Principles of Influence: Reciprocity

Christy Boulware Turns From Self to Selfless.

"Why don’t you just use those guns? whispered a voice in my head that sounded like darkness. You’re never going to get through this. This torture will be your life forever—you might as well end it now. I considered whether death might be easier than the hellish torment I faced." Christy Boulware is first a passionate follower of Christ. She is also wife to a hunky man named Troy and mom of three beautiful children. With a deep desire to set women and teens free from the chains of fear and anxiety, Christy founded and leads the nonprofit organization Fearless Unite. Through conferences, workshops, Bible studies, and devotionals, Christy speaks and writes about decreasing the alarming statistics of anxiety in our world. Listen as we discuss her journey from self to selfless and influence.

INFLUENCE - LIKING

It might seem totally obvious, but people are much more likely to be influenced and persuaded by those that they like, than those that they don’t. MIke discusses the Liking Principle, and how it applies to many areas of life.

Influence: Social Proof

According to the social proof principle, People are heavily influenced by the actions of others. When attempting to influence others, social proof can be a highly effective tool. The opinion of the masses can help change the mind of an individual, especially if the many are similar in some way to the individual

Influence - Commitment and Consistency

The second Principle of Influence is tricky. Commitment and Consistency drive the desire to be consistent with what we’ve said or done. Once we’ve publicly committed to something or someone, we’re much more likely to go through and deliver on that commitment. Let's dive in!

Principles of Influence: Reciprocity

Join me for a review of Bob Cialdini's Principles of Influence and Persuasion. Today, we take a look under the hood of Reciprocity, and how you can begin this simple, but POWERFUL, step toward greater Influence in your family, circle of friends, your community, and with your customers.