Influencer: The Power to Change Anything

Influencer is not the book that you might think it is. If you are looking for something on how to become a change agent then this book is for you.

This book is very well researched by its Authors, they include many examples to support the concept they are talking about; Mainly how to influence change, which is broken up into different strategies and each chapter focusing on one of them. So many examples are included hence the 8 and a half hours.

The plus side of this audio book is that if you are someone who is interested in understanding people better, or you work with people, especially psychologists then this audio book is for you. Some of the stories used as examples where a certain strategy was implemented and worked were interesting to know of, some I had heard of before but not in detail.

However on the downside the book is long and can get a bit boring dragging on and on, I reached a point where I just wanted it to finish but I spend almost 1 hour going to work and 1 hour coming back so I had the time to go through the entire book. I know some of you will not be able to.

All in all the good content (especially the real world examples used) out weigh the one negative of this book, that its too long.

So if you are someone who wants to learn strategies to aid you in influencing change on an organization or community level then you will appreciate this book and what it teaches you. I have an interest in psychology so there you have it why I did not rate this book less than 4 stars.

My recommendation to who ever is thinking of getting this audio book is don't, rather buy the book and read it at your own pace.

Another book that takes other peoples research and uses it to prove things that we already know. Gladwell is the only who can do it and make it interesting this really hard to listen to.

Last for 8 hours, but the points are very far in between. Way too much talking but way too little substance, and nothing beyond the common sense.

I have listened to both "Crucial Conversations" and "Crucial Confrontations" by the same authors and enjoyed all 3 audiobooks.

My favorite is probably "Crucial Conversations" and you can read my review on that title. This is probably my 2nd favoratie. I think this one is has even more information. I do like the narrator of "Crucial Conversations" more and I like the format and easy of understanding concept of "Crucial Conversations" a bit more than this one.

There's nothing wrong with the narrator of this book. He has a fine voice, I just like the voice of the other narrator more.

This audiobook is unabridge which means it has more information and real-world stories. I really like the stories shared in this book. I'll probably buy the paperback version of this book as I did the other 2 books. The info is so valuable, I need to see it to fully absorb it.

I like these books so much, I'm hoping to find others in my area to meet with to work on these concept. I bought "Crucial Conversations" for 2 of my loved ones.

I'm trying to figure out how to impliment these techniques into my own life.

The authors don't waste time on cliches or platitudes. They do use clever phrases to help remember important concepts.

Like the focus on the power of stories to change minds. Or vicarious experiences.

A great insight into the concepts of reaching new goals and changing thoughts (your own and others) by focusing on key behaviors. Actionable techniques are presented in an engaging narration.

Since listening to this book, I have noticed how more productive my conversations have become simply by focusing on the key areas described in this book.

This book on my list of favorites.

Some really interesting content, but the way the stories are continually interwoven through the story is a bit repetitive. It could have covered the same ground in half the time. Narrator was not my favorite, but your mileage may vary ...

I expected this book to be less scientific and less valuable than it turned out to be. Not one of those stupid motivational books, but rather a good theory source with real-life cases as illustrations.

Some of the chapters move you away from the major subject while trying to prove a point, and discuss things like, for example, delaying gratification studies or skills acquisition processes. These topics, however, are presented in a great scientific manner (well, maybe not a scientific, but at least authors are not bullshitting with you and consider you to be smart) and are supplied with data and good examples, so it's a pleasure to read (listen to) them.

I also think this book is a must-read for entrepreneurs, as they are the ones, who must influence people all the time and be good at it. And while they usually learn to do so by practicing, this book might provide a great deal of theory to start with.

This is up there in my top audiobook for the year - right next to "Made to Stick".

It is full of interesting and useful information.

An excellent follow-up book for those who liked Robert Cialdini's "Influence" from the 1980s.

If as a current or aspiring manager or leader you are frustrated because you feel you've gone at a problem in as many ways as you can and still don't see success than this book is a fantastic listen. The concepts are great not only for integrating into your current skill sets but for recognizing when they are or are not happening around you. Kudos to the authors for coming together and introducing these academics and agents of positive change through influence and their stories all in one place. I'll listen again, next time taking notes.

Narrator, structure, content, presentation, all memorable, solid technique, applicable, and worthy of careful study.
Anyone who plans to make a difference -- including experienced change agents -- can benefit from this useful and responsibly researched book.