Maximum Influence 2nd Edition, Kurt W. Mortensen
Maximum Influence 2nd Edition, Kurt W. Mortensen
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Maximum Influence 2nd Edition
The 12 Universal Laws of Power Persuasion

Author: Kurt W. Mortensen

Narrator: Tim Andres Pabon

Unabridged: 8 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 05/28/2013


Synopsis

Salespeople, consultants, managers, executives, entrepreneurs. . . Influence is a crucial tool for absolutely anyone seeking success and prosperity. But how can everyday people actually become more influential? Maximum Influence unlocks the secrets of the master influencers. Now in an all-new edition, the book combines scientific research with real-world studies, presenting the most authoritative and effective arsenal of persuasion techniques ever.

Author and renowned expert Kurt Mortensen reveals the 12 Laws of Persuasion, explaining why each law works, how to use it, and what to avoid. You will learn about the law of dissonance, the law of contrast, the law of expectation—and nine other proven principles that consciously and unconsciously propel people to act. You willalso discover how to:

• Read anyone instantly

• Get people to trust you instinctively

• Change minds easily

• And convince anyone to give you almost anything

With new case studies and cutting-edge influencing techniques, this is the ultimate guide to the art and science of getting exactly what you want—when you want.

About Kurt W. Mortensen

KURT W. MORTENSEN is one of America's leading authorities on persuasion, motivation and influence. He is the coauthor of the bestselling book Maximum Influence.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Feng on May 06, 2017

I was put off by the first part of the book. The author spent too much pages on obvious things to promote the book but did not say anything new. Fortunately, the rest of the book is much better. The work “influence” is very broad. Sometimes the author conflates it with “persuasion”, which means “movi......more

Goodreads review by Chris on February 28, 2024

I listened to the audiobook and it’s pretty good. I have heard it said that everyone works in Sales. We all need to persuade others at one point or frequently in our daily lives and this book will help you with persuading others. I definitely recommend this book and will probably listen to it again......more

Goodreads review by Jeff on February 03, 2018

Loved it! Kurt does a phenomenal job of breaking down simple persuasion skills that are important to have no matter your position from a personal or professional standpoint. I have already implemented many of these laws, as he has suggested, and already noticed a significant increase in my confidenc......more

Goodreads review by Lana on June 24, 2019

I read this book and I will keep it for reference, because it is a source of very clear and logically organized information related to sales, business arguments, marketing, and even consumer behavior.......more

Goodreads review by Karen on May 10, 2019

It could be four stars for you if you haven't read the information in this book elsewhere. I myself had read much of it in other books and articles – but overall it was a good review and worthwhile.......more