Influence at Work

Outstanding. The best account I have seen on how to acquire and employ the highly desirable prize of influence. Engagingly written, evidence-based and ethically sound. This book is superb. -- Robert B. Cialdini, bestselling author of Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion A modern-day manifesto for an age-old and crucial skill. Practical, immediately useable tools to boost your influence without sacrificing your integrity. -- James Timpson, CEO of Timpson’s and Sunday Times columnist A clever, entertaining jaunt through the unspoken rules which govern influence at work -- Camilla Cavendish * Financial Times * Imminently practical and evidence-based, this terrific guide will help you wield more influence at work and beyond. -- Katy L. Milkman, Professor at the Wharton School and bestselling author of How To Change Readable, invaluable and based on the evidence. You can't ask for a better guide to influence than Steve Martin -- Tim Harford, host of BBC Radio 4's More or Less and the Cautionary Tales podcast An essential read for leaders, managers and anyone who wants to increase their impact at work -- Daniel H. Pink, bestselling author of To Sell Is Human and The Power Of Regret An absorbing, credible and applicable guide for anyone interested in successfully persuading others. Which is all of us -- Senator John Barrasso, M.D., United States Congress Steve Martin reveals the underlying formula of that most elusive of skills, influence. An extremely practical guide full of precise, actionable steps that anyone can take to become more influential at work. -- Vanessa Bohns, Professor of Organizational Behavior, Cornell University and author of You Have More Influence Than You Think A comprehensive map for navigating the modern workplace. Clear and evidenced, the book should be required reading for any practising leader -- Alex Aiken, Executive Director, UK Government Communications I love this book. It provokes curiosity every time I pick it up. Steve has a wonderful way of helping you understand how to influence through clear, principle-based thinking. An outstanding resource that I recommend for any leader. -- John ‘Mitch’ Mitchell. England Head Coach, Rugby Football Union Written with skill and humor this accessible and practical book shows how all of us can gain more influence at work and in our personal lives too. -- Stephan Meier, James P. Gorman Professor of Business at Columbia Business School and author of The Employee Advatage A great read. Practical, to the point advice for anyone who needs to boost their influence -- Dil Sidhu, Head of Birkbeck Business School, University of London