How to Be Awesome at Your Job 1104: Exploring the Timeless Principles of Influence through a Christian Lens with Brian Ahearn
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Oct 23, 2025 Brian Ahearn, Chief Influence Officer at Influence PEOPLE and author, dives into the intersection of influence and faith. He discusses timeless principles that apply in both secular and religious contexts, emphasizing the power of reciprocity and forgiveness. Ahearn shares tips on building instant rapport and fostering genuine relationships that go beyond transactions. He highlights the importance of unity and the ethical use of influence, urging listeners to act with integrity derived from personal values.
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Faith And Influence Align
- Modern psychology's influence principles map closely to biblical teachings like reciprocity and love.
- Brian Ahearn argues ancient wisdom anticipated many social-science findings.
Prioritize Genuine Liking
- Focus on genuinely liking people instead of manipulating them to get yeses.
- Build relationships that shift interactions from transactional to relational.
Unity Trumps Liking
- Unity goes deeper than liking by creating shared identity that motivates sacrificial help.
- People will act for unitized others even without personal liking.
