Fascinate

Your 7 Triggers to Persuasion and Captivation

De: Sally Hogshead

Narrado por: Sally Hogshead

A newly revised and updated edition of the influential guide that explores one of the most powerful ways to attract attention and influence behavior—fascination—and how businesses, products, and ideas can become irresistible to consumers.

In an oversaturated culture defined by limited time and focus, how do we draw attention to our messages, our ideas, and our products when we only have seconds to compete?

Award-winning consultant and speaker Sally Hogshead turned to a wide realm of disciplines, including neurobiology, psychology, and evolutionary anthropology. She began to see specific and interesting patterns that all centered on one element: fascination.

Fascination is the most powerful way to capture an audience and influence behavior. This essential book examines the principles behind fascination and explores how those insights can be put to use to sway:

• Which brand of frozen peas you pick in the case

• Which city, neighborhood, and house you choose

• Which profession and company you join

• Where you go on vacation

• Which book you buy off the shelf

Structured around the seven languages of fascination Hogshead has studied and developed—power, passion, innovation, alarm, mystique, prestige, and alert—Fascinate explores how anyone can use these triggers to make products, messages, and services more fascinating—and more successful.

Why not the 5th star?

Good articulation of what the body knows at birth. Well written, well laid out. Nice balance of science and art (the application of science). Author does a beautiful job narrating -- can't imagine anyone else presenting as well. I will listen to this a couple more times, which is quite rare for me. Kiwis for EVERYone. But you said we could take "The F Test" free and when I followed instructions to it I was asked for $37. And the pdf that came with the audio indicated it was a 29-page attachment, but only 10 pages are available. So Sally, dear, how about reconciling the gaps? You don't have to give me anything extra -- I very much appreciate your work and the work you've put into your work. Thank you! But if you say you're going to do something .... (Is that mystique? One other suggestion -- the pdf with the audio lists the triggers with slight variation in names -- bet I'm not the first to say. Not a biggy, but hey, why not shut us up now? Mahalo nui loa, Passion and Vice

Little repetitive

Would you try another book from Sally Hogshead and/or Sally Hogshead?

Maybe

Has Fascinate turned you off from other books in this genre?

yes

What three words best describe Sally Hogshead’s voice?

Very undestandable, very very good

What did you take away from Fascinate that you can apply to your work?

Know myself better for what people arround me found fascinating.
In two words get consious

Any additional comments?

no

'FASCINATING" concept--great added values!

Really found this to be a thought-provoking book. I enjoyed listening to the author narrate and thought it added interest to the content. I don't know if this will continue indefinitely, however at the time I purchased I was able to access the Fascination Score test online for no additional cost because of the audio book purchase. It was worth the cost of the book to take the quick online test and see my personal "fascination" results. The website is a substantial added value--I'm very happy with the content, performance and overall value of this book.

What can I say? It's Fascinating

I love this book & highly recommend the Audiobook because Sally does a tremendous job. Her enthusiasm for the topic is evident which makes this a fun listen. Also, I love how she sometimes deviated from the script to give more background and/or updates.

This book was truly, fascinating!

This audiobook has been the best I have listened to yet! I actually looked forward to my commute knowing I had this book to keep my attention. The author does an excellent job narrating, and the subject was interesting and immediately applicable for both its business and personal branding insight. I highly recommend it.

Hog your Head with Fascinate!

I purchased Sally's book after listening to an entertaining (and fascinating) interview conducted by Mitch Joel over at TwistImage, that featured the captivating Ms. Hogshead.

So far, I've listened to the complete audio-book twice, and the application section four times. And no, I'm not dense--this is simply great insight worth reviewing a few times.

Get this one point from the book: YOU ARE FASCINATING!

I cannot begin to describe the impact this work has had on my annual planning, future dreaming, and most importantly, the foundational certainty it provided to my personal brand. For quite some time, I have known that I had a couple of primary traits which symbiotically act as a singular catalyst when I 'get it right'. I've taken numerous personality tests that always seemed to fall short in their applicability.

It seems my Fascination triggers are: Prestige and Vice...isn't that great?! I know, you look at those two and go, "Wow, he must sell drugs in designer bags." or, "OMG, his hero must be Don Johnson!"

Do not be alarmed--read on. Now, I know why I enjoy setting new standards for competitors and gain a sense of awe when I witness an authentic brand, and why I just flat-out love to win (Prestige). The same holds true for my irreverent, but great sense of humor and timing, as well as an innate distrust of the 'way its always been done' (Vice), and why I am compelled to create a better way.

Buy this book before all the audio files have been downloaded!!! Take the F-Score test at Sally's website. Finally say hello to: what makes your soul sing; which facets of your personality are compelling; the authentic characteristics of your fascinating personal brand.

This book has even helped my marriage! My wife and I are polar opposites, and we know how to appreciate that now. Her triggers are Trust and Alarm. Buy the book and figure out what I mean.

$37.00 Extra Dollars to See How "Fascinating"

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

It's OK.

Would you be willing to try another book from Sally Hogshead? Why or why not?

No. Her gimmick to charge you almost double the cost of this book for an internet test that costs her nothing is disgraceful.

very easy to listen to

Would you consider the audio edition of Fascinate to be better than the print version?

the narrator is awesome (who happens to be the author). Very real, up to date, and I learned lots.

What does Sally Hogshead bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Great story telling

Torn

I love Sally Hodshead and the concept of fascination and the 7 triggers but the content of the book is too storybook for me. I would have preferred more of a story from her perspective. I think she has enough insight and knowledge not to need to rely so heavily on research and stories.

Very intresting feel like it was missing something

What made the experience of listening to Fascinate the most enjoyable?

The intrigue.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

Made the book match up with the online test.

Have you listened to any of Sally Hogshead’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No

Any additional comments?

Always good to get a different insights.