Influence isn’t a Magic Wand
/1 Comment/by Brian Ahearn, CMCT®Influence – what exactly is it? Well, let’s start by looking at what influence is not. Influence isn’t a magic wand. Such a mistaken belief is perhaps the reason why I instinctively cringe at books or seminars with titles or marketing pitches that assure you the power to instantly convince others, achieve a positive response […]
I’m Back!
/0 Comments/by Brian Ahearn, CMCT®After a month hiatus, I’m back. That was the longest blogging break I’ve taken in 15 years. It was a busy month of celebrations and travel. Our month started with the celebration of my father-in-law’s 96th birthday on July 1st. Chuck served in WWII, ran a highly successful independent insurance agency, befriended many celebrities during […]
Quarterly Newsletter
/0 Comments/by Brian Ahearn, CMCT®Six months down, six months to go. I hope you’re more than halfway to meeting your professional and personal goals for 2023. If that’s not the case, half a year is plenty of time to right the ship. The second quarter was another busy one on my end. My big news was the TED Talk […]
How Do You Know? How Could You?
/0 Comments/by Brian Ahearn, CMCT®If you’ve followed me for any length of time, then you know I’m working on a new book. I am hammering away on a new manuscript that might surprise you. Instead of my typical theme of influence, this one is intensely personal – a deep dive into my relationship with my late father, who passed […]
The Cialdini Institute – Learn Directly from Dr. Cialdini
/0 Comments/by Brian Ahearn, CMCT®No article this week…just a great opportunity you won’t want to miss out on! Spring is a time for new things to pop up and grow. This spring something new sprang up besides blooming flowers. The Cialdini Institute came into existence. Robert Cialdini is known as “The Godfather of Influence” for good reason – he’s […]









