I recently recommended Robert Cialdini’s Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion as the best-ever book on persuasion techniques. And I stand by that recommendation. It’s a remarkably rich and insightful book.
But at 280 densely-packed pages, many will find it overwhelming. Those with busy schedules (which doubtless includes most readers of this blog) just won’t have the time to finish it.
What’s a more approachable option? What’s a quick and easy — yet highly informative — read for the busy practitioner?
For my money, it’s another Cialdini effort, Yes! 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to be Persuasive.
Co-written by Noah Goldstein and Steve J Martin, this thought-provoking book takes 60 years of research on persuasion, and distills it into a short and breezy read.
The authors argue that persuasion is largely science, rather than art. As such, there are certain principles — often counterintuitive — that can be applied with predictable results.
The book then breaks into 50 short, totally independent chapters. Typically 3-5 pages each, chapters include:
It’s a fun read. Chapters cover topics like:
Yes! is useful for both social and business situations. And since it’s divided into such easily-digestible chunks, it’s the ideal book to keep on your desk and pick up whenever you have a few minutes to spare. Highly recommended.
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