Quarterly Newsletter – 2025 Review

I hope your holidays with loved ones were wonderful. Ours were extra special because they were our first with our grandson, Emmett.

There’s something about seeing the world through the eyes of a child that reminds us of the wonder and excitement of life.

Jane and I are blessed because we see Emmett three days a week while Abigail and Tyler are at work.

Seeing his smile when he comes into the house always makes my day!!

My wish for you is a great start to the New Year and that 2026 exceeds your all of your expectations, personally and professionally.

Sincerely,

Brian

What’s Influence PEOPLE all about?

Why – Help you enjoy more professional success and personal happiness.

How – By teaching the science of ethical influence.

What – Speaking, writing, training, coaching, and consulting.

Who – Leaders, salespeople, business coaches, insurance professionals, and more.

Here’s What’s New…

Speaking

2026 will be an exciting  year as I have opportunities to work with clients where I integrate the faith-influence connection into my influence speaking and training.

At this point in my career, to combine what most important in my life – faith – with my passion for teaching people about ethical influence is icing on the cake!

Writing

Influenced from Above: Where Faith and Influence Meet, came out in late October and has been really well received! The paperback was a #1 new release best seller in the Business Ethics and Christian Business & Professional Growth categories. It reached #2 in the Christian Church Leadership category.

Here are a few things readers had to say after reading the book:

“Loved reading this book. It’s story captured my imagination and its content changed me for the better. It took the influence principles to a higher level of application which made them even more powerful, lasting and ethical.”

“In this book Brian pulls together the principles of ethically-influencing others with spiritual connection. In my opinion his best work to date, it encompasses the natural, the rational, and the moral orders for a stead-fast life. He takes the reader on a journey that will result in self-reflection along the way. A compelling story with true-to-life passages, it should connect with everyone who reads it. It is an enjoyable read that will open your mind and heart to new possibilities for better living.”

“What I love about this book is that rather than treating faith as something separate from influence, the author shows how the two can work together to shape character, guide decisions, and elevate the way we lead others. What makes this book especially compelling is that the author encourages readers to lead with humility, courage, and spiritual awareness, reminding us that true impact begins not with status, but with alignment to a higher purpose. Whether you’re a leader in ministry, business, or everyday life, Influenced from Above offers a thoughtful and uplifting perspective on how faith can shape the way we show up in the world. It’s a meaningful read for anyone seeking to lead with authenticity, purpose, and a deeper sense of calling.”

If you’ve not done so already, click here to order your copy.

If you have a copy, I would appreciate it if you would take a moment to leave an Amazon review.

In Case You Missed It…

I recorded dozens podcast episodes around the time Influenced from Above came out. You can find all of them on my website, but to save you time, here are three I think you’ll really enjoy:

Insurance Town Podcast – Influence is NOT Manipulation

Third time is a charm but that’s not why Heath Shearon invited me back to Insurance Town. He had me on again to discuss ideas from my new book, Influenced from Above. Some key takeaways from our discussion include:

• Why social media influence is not the same as true leadership
• How faith and family shape the way leaders influence others
• Lessons from Influenced From Above on humility and service
• Why empathy and trust are the foundation of lasting leadership

We think you’ll really enjoy this one!

The Power Producers Podcast – Ethical Influence and Faith

Another great conversation with David Carothers and Kyle Houck. This time we spoke about faith and influence, my new book (Influenced from Above), the writing process, international travel, and more. If you’re interested to find out how you can go beyond merely being ethical when you influence people and possibly have an eternal impact, click here.

Blessed Be Podcast – Influenced from Above

Robert Polanco and Dawn Miller Sander, MA, invited me back to the Blessed Be Podcast to discuss my new book, Influenced from Above: Where Faith and Influence Meet. During our conversation I shared how each principle of influence aligns with our spiritual design to serve others. Additionally, we covered:

Brian Ahearn

Brian Ahearn is the Chief Influence Officer at Influence PEOPLE and a faculty member at the Cialdini Institute. An author, TEDx presenter, international speaker, coach, and consultant, Brian helps clients apply influence in everyday situations to boost results.

As one of only a dozen Cialdini Method Certified Trainers in the world, Brian was personally trained and endorsed by Robert Cialdini, Ph.D., the most cited living social psychologist on the science of ethical influence.

Brian’s first book, Influence PEOPLE, was named one of the 100 Best Influence Books of All Time by Book Authority. Persuasive Selling and Influenced from Above were Amazon new release bestsellers. The Influencer, is a business parable designed to teach you how to use influence in everyday situations.

Brian’s LinkedIn courses on persuasive selling and coaching have been viewed by over 800,000 people around the world and his TEDx Talk on pre-suasion has more than a million views!