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Instant Influence: How to Get Anyone to Do Anything--Fast
If you want to motivate your employees to be more productive, convince your customers to use more of your products and services, encourage a loved one to engage in healthier habits, or inspire any change in yourself, renowned psychologist Dr. Michael Pantalon can show you how to achieve Instant Influence in six simple steps. Drawing on three decades of research, Dr. Pantal...more
Hardcover, 256 pages
Published
May 9th 2011
by Little, Brown and Company
(first published May 8th 2011)
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So far I've used this book to kickstart my job search and really do the tasks; help my mother-in-law articulate her real reasons for moving from her big house to an apartment (they aren't what we thought); and help a client organize his office. Now he's using the same technique to help his law clients discover their true motives for settling out of court, staying married, being civil to each other, etc. In my teaching days I could have used this to draw from students their own reasons why they w...more
A thought provoking book with a controversial concept, that while not for everyone, may work for you.
I began this book with much enthusiasm then it kind of dwindled once I started to read about how this concept is actually implemented. The reason is at first I began to recognize this concept as being reverse Psychology and nothing more, being a Psychology major I tend pick these things up. But I gave it the benefit of the doubt and continued to read and later in the book took noticed it is a so...more
I began this book with much enthusiasm then it kind of dwindled once I started to read about how this concept is actually implemented. The reason is at first I began to recognize this concept as being reverse Psychology and nothing more, being a Psychology major I tend pick these things up. But I gave it the benefit of the doubt and continued to read and later in the book took noticed it is a so...more
Like many readers, I'm sure, I began reading this book with a bit of skepticism. After all, it promises satisfaction after only seven minutes. But as I read on, I was more and more convinced that this could actually work. As Pantalon takes you through the process, there is a lot of repetition. At first, this was slightly irritating. However, I soon realized it was quite necessary in order to really get a feel for the process.
The conversations focus on what the "influencee" (as he calls it) want...more
The conversations focus on what the "influencee" (as he calls it) want...more
I loved this book. It is a book that has a lot of knowledge in it. The information inside this book can be used in everyday life. I have had to read it more than once and it is a book that can be used as a reference and a review to deal with people. I was glad I was able to get this book in my hands. It is nice to know that you can't make anyone change unless it is their idea not yours. Since I am a nurse, I learned they are using this technique with medical students in training. Great book for...more
One of the best books I've ever read. Immediate and actionable ideas. The formula for influence is perfect for influencing yourself. It helps you find your real why - and gets you moving towards your goal fast.
I lost 9.2 pounds in 20 days after setting a small instant influence goal. It works!!
I lost 9.2 pounds in 20 days after setting a small instant influence goal. It works!!
This describes a 7-minute version of motivational interviewing. Important information, but not really a readable full-length book for a general audience. More like something that should have been a little manual.
Apr 23, 2011
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I have just won this book from First Reads. I look forward to reading it. Thanks.
This book changed the way I think about persuasion. Pantalon's premise is that you have to tap into the motivation that is already there rather than trying to try to "create" motivation. I forwarded some of the insights to several of my co-workers.
This book was interesting. There were alot a things about it that I liked, yet there were some things that made me feel like I would be manipulating if I tried what I was asked to do. I'm curious to try this on my self and see what happens.
Took this book on vacation, and although I love the concepts in the book, it was a bit of a heavier read. If you want a basic bookon this topic, I would recommend.
I recieved this book through Goodreads Giveaways, and did take some things away.
I recieved this book through Goodreads Giveaways, and did take some things away.
Didn't complete. It didn't work well for me, unfortunately.
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Michael V. Pantalon, Ph.D. is a motivational coach, consultant, speaker, therapist and author, as well as an award-winning faculty member and psychologist at Yale School of Medicine. At Yale, Dr. Pantalon teaches courses in clinical psychology and conducts research on the effectiveness of his adaptation of motivational interviewing (the basis of Instant Influence).
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