This 160-page book collects articles from authors such as Nick Morgan, Robert Cialdini, Linda A. Hill and Nancy Duarte. It’s a quick read that gives tips on the science and research on influence & persuasion that can be useful for business professionals.
Since it’s from Harvard Business Review Press (it collects thematic articles previously published in the Harvard Business Review magazine), these are high quality articles.
Does it give a lot of info?
Well, with any collection — this book can serve more as introduction or in a way, lighter reading on the topic. I feel that going into the book and digesting one article at a time can be a great way to get more out of your typical reading diet. So much of reading nowadays can be online clutter from the paranoia & stress of these weird times.
Other times, we scroll randomly online and read every other post that a friend shares. In that respect, reading this book gives more ROI for someone curious about this topic.
In the end, would I recommend this book? Well for readers curious about influence & persuasion, this is an interesting read. For others looking for a deeper look on the topic getting Cialdini’s own book Influence may be a better place to start.
Pros: Quick read, good insights from various authors.
Cons: Not too deep, gives more of an introduction to various ideas & research.
TLDR: If you dig this topic, this book is worth a look or borrowing from your local library.
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