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Easy to read story with a couple of key take-away most people can use and learn from.
From that point on, he can't hit in the clutch. Guess what happens. Now I ask them all kinds of questions about themselves.' That was it. And do you know what happens.""What.""My staff sees that even the small details matters to me. Those negative words produce negative thoughts and actions. Excellence in everything we do is what makes guys like Bobby and me so influential." As you can see, none of the above is particularly profound. What made it so good was the fact that I really cared about thecharacters. but itall makes sense--a lot of sense.By the way, in case you're wondering, here are the four principlesto increase influence:Live a life of undivided integrity.Always demonstrate a positive attitude.Consider other people's interests as more important than your own.Don't settle for anything less than excellence.Read the book, and you'll find a lot more about each one.
She said, 'I finally figured people out.' Well, I wanted to know what the new insight was. When you make a mistake you should never start telling yourself negative things. Read THE ART OF INFLUENCE by Chris Widener. For your situation it may be a person who botches a presentation and then tells herself that she can't speak in front of others. 'Dad,' she said, 'people love to talk about themselves.
such as thisone, involving a successful baseball manager, who advises:* Don't forget the power we have to influence ourselves. Obviously, I wanted to know what was going on. She'll never move up because she can't lead from the front of the room. it is a short but powerful parable about a recent college graduate who learns valuable lessons from one of the country's wealthiest men.
I do it myself. You know, when I am walking through one of my properties, if I see a small scrap of paper on the floor, I personally stop and pick it up. It inspires them to pay attention to even the smallest details too. I used to just make their coffee and not say much. I don't go to the manager and have him or her get someone to do it.
So I teach people how to take control of their minds and thoughts and the words they say to themselves."Then there was this equally significant tidbit about how one of the character'sdaughters increased her income by just applying another of the principles:* "For the first few weeks she was bringing home about twenty-five dollars a day in tips. They see that I lead by example. you'llbe glad that you did. They get it. they were believable, and their stories wereinteresting too.I also liked how the author revealed each of the four key principles viadiscussions that seemed as if they actually happened.
By getting people to talk to her about their lives she was subconsciously influencing them to tip her more."And, lastly, I liked this bit of advice that was given that all employeesshould take to heart:* "Excellence is something we practice in even the smallest details. But then all of a sudden her tips jumped significantly, up to nearly seventy-five dollars on many days. For us, it is a player who strikes out and then tells himself he can't hit in the clutch. Negative words produce results.
It's warm and insightful This is an easy-read book and depicits a very foundational direction for everything you do in your life, and what to look for in the people you surround yourself with.
WAY to go. I really enjoyed the book. It was very helpful and very true.
I would read another Chris Widener book based on this experience. The principals behind this book are timeless. The Art of Influence was a fabulous book book written in story form. I printed out his four points and have the posted next to my desk at work.
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