• How to Influence People

  • Learn How to Win People over and Get Them to Say "Yes!"
  • By: Kevin Bradnik
  • Narrated by: Kevin Coffin
  • Length: 54 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (17 ratings)

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How to Influence People

By: Kevin Bradnik
Narrated by: Kevin Coffin
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How to Influence People is a fresh look at a subject that has been long sought after. From emperors to businessmen, all have taken a look at what it means to be influential and what it means to have allies. This is a great place to start learning mannerisms, word choices, and the type of persuasion that will help you to make better use of the six traits of influence. Never forget that anybody and everybody has something they can do to get them on your side. This book will provide insight into working better with colleagues without changing your ways, tips on conversation and social interaction, cues that those around you will respond to like paid actors. While not delving deeply into any one subject, How to Influence People is an all-around guide to social and personal success through the mentality of psychology.

Using tips from some of the top psychologists in the industry, and applying tried and true methods, this collection of knowledge offers a shatter-proof foundation for a foray into exploiting mental missteps and creating unique opportunities. Learn about the various things that compute passively for others and you gain the ability to actively control them. Seize the ability to correlate thoughts into actions and make new friends - or repel old enemies. Social engagements will be easier than ever and you'll be able to get exactly what you want out of them, too.

This book will detail the intricacies that you've always wondered about and will certainly enlighten you in the best and most effective strategies to use when you're in a position of influencing someone. From equals to lesser-ups, you'll be rubbing shoulders with the best of them by the time you finish your first listen all the way through.

So go ahead! Give it a try. You've got nothing to lose and everything to gain, for the information in this book is sure to unlock a hidden pot of gold.

©2016 Kevin Bradnik (P)2017 Kevin Bradnik

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Influence People the right way

What did you love best about How to Influence People?

If you want to get a leg up in influencing people whether it's at your job, your family, or your friends, this book goes in depth in how you can be more presentable and what words is appropriate in doing so.

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The calm demeanor of kevin coffin was on point!

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I haven't tried this in my daily life yet but I will implement the strategies soon once I re-listen to this audiobook

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There's a difference between nagging and actually influencing people in a subtle way. This audiobooks gives you hidden tricks in just how to accomplish that by making people agree with you or making them more likely to say yes. Good information given!

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very excited.........

I am very glad to have this wonderfyl guide.I have learned cluster of informations through this guide and i highly suggesd this great book...

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Live a better Social and professional Life

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This book is straight to the point and gives you the ability to influence most people you run across in your life from work, school and relationship wise. I really enjoyed this book and got lots of useful tips.

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great book

I like this guide ,it is very interested,the whole credits goes to the excellent author...I really really like to recommend this guide highly..............

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Awesome Guide!

So many interesting ideas and concepts I hadn't previously considered before. Can't wait to start testing them all out. Happy I found this one when I did. Great narration. Highly recommend checking this one out!

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The ability!

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Not everyone is talented enough when it comes to speaking and convincing is even more harder. For me it takes a lot of learning. This is a good one to listen. Kudos to the author for the excellent way of sharing! You really can't resist it!

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INFLUENCE THE PEOPLE

This book has transformed my thinking about leadership, and given me so much more confidence in my approach to leadership. This book makes it easy to understand and appropriate each principle! Read and expect to be enlightened!

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fantastic guide.....

Great book! Great read! This books provides insight on not influencing people, but influencing the self. Definitely something I'll recommend to leaders looking for self growth and those committed to helping others succeed....its worthy

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Practicall advices are given

Very excited.While many guides will tell you to go out and make friends, or to engage someone in conversation, or to make eye contact, they don't explain exactly how to go about each of those activities. IIts very helpful and i honestly recommend it

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