

Can I persuade 20 strangers to listen to Nudge?
Nov 4, 2024
Brian Ahearn, Chief Influence Officer at Influence People, discusses the art and science of persuasion. With a background in Dr. Robert Cialdini's methods, he shares impactful strategies like 'pre-suasion' and how targeted questions can enhance engagement. Ahearn recounts personal stories, demonstrating how mindset and attention shape decisions, from marriage proposals to advertising. He also explores how subtle cues can drive behavior change, offering real-life examples on effectively convincing others to tune in.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
The Art of Pre-Suasion in Personal Stories
03:11 • 5min
The Impact of Attention on Persuasion
08:12 • 4min
The Power of Mindset in Decision-Making
11:44 • 8min
Persuasion and Behavior Change
20:09 • 6min
The Power of Curiosity: A Persuasion Experiment
26:34 • 2min
The Power of Persuasion: Changing Minds with Simple Questions
28:11 • 3min