18 books like The Art of Persuasion

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To Sell Is Human Daniel H. Pink · 2012 · ★ 3.6 · 266p · ≈ 8h · Moderate 1 New York Times Business Bestseller #1 Wall Street Journal Business Bestseller#1 Washington Post bestsellerFrom the bestselling author of Drive: the insightful and pragmatic book that explores the powerful role selling plays in our lives.According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, one in nine Americans works in sales. Every day more than fifteen million people earn their keep by persuading… Shares: Persuasion, Influence, Business

Influence Robert B. Cialdini · 1983 · ★ 4.1 · 302p · ≈ 10h · Moderate Influence, the classic book on persuasion, explains the psychology of why people say "yes"—and how to apply these understandings. Dr. Robert Cialdini is the seminal expert in the rapidly expanding field of influence and persuasion. His thirty-five years of rigorous, evidence-based research along with a three-year program of study on what moves people to change behavior has resulted in this highly… Shares: Persuasion, Communication, Influence

Real Influence Mark Goulston & John Ullmen · 2013 · 256p · ≈ 8h · Moderate Authentic influence is about more than creating a strong initial connection--it's about sustaining professional relationships long after an agreement has been reached.When others sense they are being pushed, their guard goes up. In business interactions, even if the person you are pitching to does comply with your requests, lingering resentment may undermine the relationship forever. So why do… Shares: Persuasion, Business

The Strangest Secret Earl Nightingale · 1900 · ★ 4.4 · 44p · ≈ 1h · Challenging Six short and simple words.They are the "strangest secret."There are more than six hundred thousand words in the English language.And yet just six words...six short and simple words explain: How one person with identical skills can earn hundreds of thousands and even millions more than another How some people shoot to the top of the company while others are fired Why some people live happy… Shares: Self-help techniques, Business

Peak Performance Erik Seversen · 2022 PEAK PERFORMANCE: Mindset Tools for Athletes was created to help you identify conscious and unconscious factors in your life that affect athletic performance and to highlight strategies that can help take your performance in sports to the next level. This book explores the habits of peak performers, the actions peak performers take, and the strategies peak performers employ. It is a kit providing… Shares: Self-help techniques, Business

Scale Your Sales Walter Crosby · 2024 Forget sales band-aids. Address the root cause, and scale your revenue by avoiding the 7 critical mistakes CEOs make.In the compact and potent read of Scale Your Sales: Avoid the 7 Critical Mistakes CEOs Make, Walter Crosby distills 30 years of sales mastery into a 90-minute guide for CEOs at a critical juncture. This book is not just a read; it's the beginning of a journey to pinpoint and… Shares: Self-help techniques, Business

Resonate Nancy Duarte · 2010 · ★ 4.0 · 272p · ≈ 9h · Moderate This title reveals the underlying story form of all great presentations that will not only create impact, but will move people to action. Shares: Persuasion, Communication, Business

The Job Hunting Handbook Harry Dahlstrom · 1983 · 48p · ≈ 1h · Moderate Getting a good job is hard. Really hard. And that’s why thousands of career centers and placement professionals use The Job Hunting Handbook in their job-search programs.A national best seller, The Job Hunting Handbook simplifies and explains how to prospect for jobs, land interviews, impress hiring managers, sell yourself, and win job offers.No, it isn’t the most expensive handbook you could… Shares: Self-help techniques, Business

Invisible Influence Jonah Berger · 2016 · ★ 3.9 · 272p · ≈ 9h · Moderate Explores the subtle, secret influences that affect the decisions we make--from what we buy, to the careers we choose, to what we eat. You think that your choices and behaviors are driven by your individual, personal tastes, and opinions. Our own personal thoughts and opinions is patently obvious. Right? Wrong. Other peoples behavior has a huge influence on everything we do, from the mundane to… Shares: Influence, Business

The dynamics of persuasion Richard M. Perloff · 1993 · 628p · ≈ 20h · Moderate Accessibly written and research-informed, the 9th edition of this important text offers readers a comprehensive view of persuasion, attitudes, and influence.This edition explains the theories and foundations of persuasive communication through examples of persuasion in action, both historical and contemporary. Updates include a refreshed look at social media and misinformation; examinations of… Shares: Persuasion, Communication

Steal The Show Michael Port · 2015 · ★ 3.7 · 272p · ≈ 9h · Moderate A Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestseller. A powerful way to master every performance in your career and life from a top business coach and former professional actor.Every interaction is a performance, and much of our success—professional and personal—hinges on our communication skills and being able to inspire an audience. And while some people seem to be naturals in the… Shares: Communication, Business

The art of money getting, or, Golden rules for money getting P. T. Barnum · 1880 · ★ 4.3 · 48p · ≈ 1h · Challenging Barnum, the legendary entertainer and co-founder of the Barnum and Bailey Circus, was not just a successful businessman, but a philanthropist and writer as well. This short, pamphlet-length work distills Barnum’s advice on achieving success and wealth, in his own words. Shares: Self-help techniques, Business

Yes! Noah J. Goldstein, Steve J. Martin & Robert Cialdini · 2008 · ★ 3.5 · 273p · ≈ 9h · Moderate Most of us are only too aware that, whatever roles we have in today's fast-moving world, much of our success lies in getting others to say 'Yes' to our requests. What many people might not be aware of, though, is the vast amount of research that has been conducted on the influence process. What factors cause one person to say 'Yes' to the request of another? Yes! is full of practical tips based… Shares: Persuasion, Business

Ultimate Success Secret Parthiv Shah · 2010 · 398p · ≈ 13h · Moderate Automate or Die! Turn Your Marketing on Autopilot and Watch Your Business Grow.In No B.S. Guide to Successful Marketing Automation, renowned marketing experts Dan S. Kennedy and Parthiv Shah join forces to deliver straightforward, proven strategies for mastering marketing automation. This essential guide is your blueprint to leveraging cutting-edge technology and AI to elevate your marketing… Shares: Business

Momentum Makers Jordan Adler · 2020 · 196p · ≈ 6h · Moderate Whether you're a Network Marketing "newbie" or a seasoned professional, the tips in this book for creating your own personal brand to grow your business will take you to new heights. Each motivating chapter is paired with practical "how to" tips that will blow your business up! Twenty top-producing network marketing professionals from around the world will take you on their motivating journey of… Shares: Business

Business Organizations Donald Scotten · 2014 · 498p · ≈ 16h · Moderate Business Organizations: A Transactional Perspective teaches business organizations from a transactional practice perspective rather than a litigation-based one. By using this book, students will gain a solid foundation in the law of business organizations. Additionally, students will enhance their understanding of the business contexts in which the law operates, and they will gain an appreciation… Shares: Business

Environmental Engineering Dictionary of Technical Terms and Phrases Francis J. Hopcroft · 2016 This reference manual provides a list of approximately 300 technical terms and phrases common to environmental engineering which non-English speakers often find difficult to understand in English. The manual provides the terms and phrases in alphabetical order, followed by a concise English definition, then a translation of the term in Russian and, finally, an interpretation or translation of the… Shares: Business

How Business Works Robert S. Kemp · 2012 · 483p · ≈ 16h · Moderate In an era of fleeting information and ephemeral digital bytes, the Harvard Classics stand as a monumental testament to the enduring power of great literature. Conceived by Charles W. Eliot, then President of Harvard University, this unparalleled collection of the world's most significant literary, philosophical, and scientific works offers a profound journey through the annals of human thought… Shares: Business

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