Cover;
Title Page;
Copyright;
Contents;
Acknowledgements;
Introduction;
Why Read This Book?;
So Why Me?;
Making the Most of This Book;
Chapter 1: What Is Influence?;
Influence in a Changing World;
The times, they are a changin';
Setting Objectives for Influence;
Ask yourself;
Specific;
Measurable;
Agreed upon;
Realistic;
Time-based;
The Principles of Influence;
Chapter 2: P Is for People – Who do you know and, more importantly, who knows you?;
Your Network;
The Law of Reciprocity;
Proactive connecting -- becoming the hub;
Becoming a Connector;
Know your network;
Credibility by Association. Being known by the company you keep There is a BUT!!!;
Identifying and Approaching Influencers;
Rule One: Don't ask for anything;
Rule Two: Add value to them;
Rule Three: Communicate on their level;
Rule Four: Have social proof;
Rule Five: Introductions increase odds;
Rule Six: The magic of mentors;
Rule Seven: Don't bullshit;
Getting noticed by influential people;
The Power of Partnerships;
Creating Advocacy;
Advocacy earned will always be far more valuable than advocacy bought;
Focus on your relationships;
Go above and beyond;
Enable your advocates;
Measure and reward. Become a Student of People -- Start with You
Chapter 3: I Is for Image;
Dress to Impress;
Colors That Influence;
Reputation Matters;
Your Image Online;
Front page of Google or nothing;
Controlling the narrative;
The Importance of Social Proof;
1. Expert social proof;
2. Celebrity social proof;
3. User social proof;
4. 'Wisdom of the crowds' social proof;
5. 'Wisdom of your friends' social proof;
Chapter 4: C Is for Communication;
Effective Communication Starts with Good Intuition;
It's Not What You Say It's How You Say It;
Show genuine interest; Listen well;
Be social. Be mindful of your body language Three quick things to avoid;
Using our voices -- voice tone;
Actually, It's Also What You Say ... And What You Do!;
Share your vision and develop accountability;
Avoid criticising;
Be interested and interesting;
Story telling;
Build people up;
Express your values;
Manners Maketh Man;
Empathy and sincerity;
The art of diplomacy;
Words That Influence;
Use the language of your audience;
Use precise words;
Use sensory words;
Use positive words;
What's in a name?;
It's all about you;
Imagine;
Because. 'Now', 'quickly', 'immediately', 'fast' and 'instantly': time-critical words Please and thank you;
'In charge', 'ownership', 'risk free', 'guarantee' and 'no obligation': control words;
'Free'; 'New'; 'Aware', 'realize' and 'experience';
Chapter 5: K Is for Knowledge;
Demonstrating Expertise;
Let's Start with Publishing;
Blogging;
Which platform?;
Find your niche;
Build your ability to drive traffic;
Give value to your readers;
What attracts readers in the first place?;
Thought Leadership Websites;
Write for a publication or magazine;
Now the how;
Write a book;
Your publishing options.
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