Leading with Love with Brian Ahearn

In this episode of The Above Board Podcast, John talks with Brian Ahearn, Chief Influence Officer at Influence People and one of the few globally certified trainers of Dr. Robert Cialdini’s principles of persuasion.

Brian shares ideas from his new book, Influence from Above: Where Faith and Influence Meet, exploring how persuasion, ethics, and love come together in leadership and life. They discuss how to lead with integrity, build trust through authenticity, and use influence in ways that create real connection and impact. A great listen for anyone who wants to lead with purpose and influence with heart.

📚 Learn more about Brian Ahearn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianfahearn/ 🌐 Visit his website: https://influencepeople.biz 📘 Order Influenced from Above: Where Faith and Influence Meet (don’t miss the special announcement on how you can get a free copy of Brian’s book!): https://a.co/d/bqsfWfS

• 00:17 Brian Ahearn's Background and Expertise
• 01:06 Recap of Previous Episodes
• 01:24 Understanding Persuasion and Pre-suasion
• 04:35 Principles of Influence: Liking and Reciprocity
• 05:28 Inspiration Behind 'Influenced from Above'
• 10:24 Transitioning into Retirement
• 24:17 Principle of Unity and Its Importance
• 29:32 Ethics in Influence