One of Persuasion’s “Bear” Essentials
This week we’re going to look at one of the bear essentials of persuasion, the principle of consensus. This principle is sometimes called “social proof” but even if you’re not familiar with the terms consensus or social proof I know you’ve heard of this one – peer pressure.Consensus is the term used to describe the psychological […]
Am I Satisfied? Satisfied Compared to What?
I’m a pretty loyal customer. Once I find a product or store I like I generally stick with them unless something bad happens or I realize I can get a significantly better deal elsewhere. When it comes to running shoes I’ve bought all of mine at Fleet Feet for the past five or six years. […]
Influencers from Around the World: The Reality of Lord Voldermort and the Gift of Global Friends
This month’s Influencers from Around the World article is from Cathrine Moestue. Cathrine is writing this month about the recent tragedy in Norway where more than 70 young people were murdered. I know you’ll find her insights on this tragedy enlightening. I encourage you to reach out to Cathrine on Facebook and LinkedIn and Twitter. […]
Acquiring Happiness
I’ll ask for forgiveness upfront because this post isn’t about the science influence. It’s about an exploration of feelings which do influence our choices but this is based solely on a recent experience of mine. Our daughter, Abigail, got her temporary driver’s permit in early August and will get her driver’s license in December. The […]
Influence Tips for Running a Restaurant – Part 4
This is the final post in what turned out to be a four-part series on ways restaurants can ethically engage customers using the principles of influence to create win-win situations. If you’re a server at a restaurant, pay close attention—what I’m about to share is something you’ll want to avoid. Customers often ask about different […]
