Influence

15 terms in this category

Attention

Without attention, there can be no communication, BUT attention is far from sufficient.

Authority

One of Robert Cialdini's seven principles of Influence.

Commitment/Consistency

One of Robert Cialdini's seven principles of Influence.

Empathy

In a business, we need our stories to embody the challenges, contexts and feelings of our audience.

Ethos

Persuasion by Character – from Aristotle.

Influence

Worth a moment to highlight Robert Cialdini's seminal book, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion.

Liking

One of Robert Cialdini's seven principles of Influence.

Logos

Persuasion by logic – from Aristotle's Poetics – the classic work on rhetoric.

Pathos

Persuasion by emotion – from Aristotle's Poetics – the classic work on rhetoric.

Privileged Moment

The seventh of Robert Cialdini's influence principles, introduced in his book Pre-Suasion.

Reciprocation

One of Robert Cialdini's seven principles of Influence.

Rhetoric

Aristotle's art of persuasion: the ancient tool that makes arguments stick.

Scarcity

One of Robert Cialdini's seven principles of Influence.

Social Proof

Humans are herd animals who seek to be accepted by 'in-groups' at whatever level.

Trust

The biggest multiplier in business.