The most cited living social psychologist in the world today
Dr. Robert Cialdini has spent his entire career researching the science of influence earning him an international reputation as an expert in the fields of persuasion, compliance, and negotiation.
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Dr. Robert Cialdini has spent his entire career conducting scientific research on what leads people to say “Yes” to requests. The results of his research, his ensuing articles, and New York Times bestselling books have earned him an acclaimed reputation as a respected scientist and engaging storyteller.
His books, including Influence and Pre-Suasion, have sold more than seven-million copies in 44 different languages.
Dr. Cialdini is known globally as the foundational expert in the science of influence and how to apply it ethically in business. His Six Principles of Persuasion have become a cornerstone for any organization serious about effectively increasing their influence.
As a keynote speaker, Dr. Cialdini has earned a world-wide reputation for his ability to translate the science into valuable and practical actions. His on-stage stories are described as dramatic and indelible. Because of all of this, he is frequently regarded as “The Godfather of Influence”.
Dr Cialdini is Regents’ Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Marketing at Arizona State University. Dr. Cialdini received his PhD from University of North Carolina and post-doctoral training from Columbia University. He holds honorary doctoral degrees (Doctor Honoris Causa) from Georgetown University, University of Social Sciences and Humanities in Wroclaw, Poland and University of Basil in Switzerland. He has held Visiting Scholar appointments at Ohio State University, the University of California, the Annenberg School of Communications, and the Graduate School of Business of Stanford University.
In acknowledgement of his outstanding research achievements and contributions in behavioral science, Dr. Cialdini was elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences in 2018 and the National Academy of Sciences in 2019.
Dr. Cialdini is President and CEO of INFLUENCE AT WORK.
His clients include: Microsoft, Cisco Systems, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Bayer, KPMG, AstraZeneca, Twitter, MDRT, Merrill Lynch, Nationwide Insurance, Prudential, Kimberly-Clark, Harvard University – Kennedy School, The Weather Channel, NATO, Novo Nordisk, RE/MAX, Wells Fargo, SXSW, Blue Cross Blue Shield, BAE Systems, Northwest Mutual, World Economic Forum, World Knowledge Forum, Allianz, SAP, Gartner, Sutter Health, MENSA, Pacific Life Insurance, London Business Forum, Thomson Reuters, Ogilvy and London School of Economics
Media coverage of Dr. Cialdini and his research include: Dateline NBC, CNBC, CNN, ABC, PBS, the Washington Post, On Wall Street, Forbes Magazine, Business Week, the Chicago Tribune, the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, The New York Times, Harvard Business Review and Fortune Magazine.
The author of the legendary bestseller Influence, social psychologist Robert Cialdini shines a light on effective persuasion and reveals that the secret doesn’t lie in the message itself, but in the key moment before that message is delivered.
Dr. Robert Cialdini is your guide, translating the scientific research into practical business applications. His widely acclaimed studies are highly instructive to those who want to be more influential.
In today’s uncertain environment, the need for simultaneously effective and ethical influence is necessary, pertinent, and now more vital than ever to our success.
Since publishing multiple books on the topic, Dr. Robert Cialdini has been frequently asked to speak to audiences about the principles of persuasion that scientific research indicates are most likely to spur others to change. In those presentations, something has emerged that invariably captures audience attention to a remarkable degree.
With The Power of Unity, Robert Cialdini artfully braids science together with meaningful and moving personal accounts to produce a set of compelling lessons for business success.
It is through the influence process that we lead, generate, and manage change. Like most things, the process can be handled poorly or well. It can be employed to foster growth and to move people away from negative choices and in more positive directions, thereby creating the conditions for new opportunities. Or, it can be used clumsily, reducing the chance for genuine movement and, in the worst of cases, boomeranging into conflict and resentment.
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“Thank you Dr. Cialdini.”
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“Over 350 managers could not get enough of Dr. Cialdini’s highly interesting lectures.”
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“Along with Malcolm Gladwell and Guy Kawasaki, Dr. Cialdini is one of the highest-rated speakers we have ever had.”
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“If you have a choice, don’t miss the opportunity to expose your people to this man.”
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“That’s significant given our discerning audience who set the bar consistently high!.”
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“He blew everybody away.”
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“Dr. Cialdini’s ability to make the science of influence understandable and immediately usable is only exceeded by his contagious knowledge and passion for the subject.”
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“After Dr. Cialdini’s program, the noise of praise was almost deafening.”
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“Dr. Cialdini was the top speaker we’ve ever had”
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“Dr. Cialdini was a perfect fit for our event.”
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