How to Be Awesome at Your Job

923: How to Upgrade Your Influence and Persuasion with Michael McQueen


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Michael McQueen reveals the keys to persuading even the most stubborn minds. 


— YOU’LL LEARN — 

1) Why data and evidence don’t change minds. 

2) How to sell change to anyone. 

3) A surprising way to make people more agreeable. 


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— ABOUT MICHAEL — 

Michael McQueen has spent the past two decades helping organizations and leaders win the battle for relevance. From Fortune 500 brands to government agencies and not-for-profits, Michael specializes in helping clients navigate uncertainty and stay one step ahead of change. 

He is a bestselling author of ten books and is a familiar face on the international conference circuit, having shared the stage with the likes of Bill Gates, Dr. John C. Maxwell, and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. Michael has spoken to hundreds of thousands of people across five continents since 2004 and is known for his high-impact, research-rich, and entertaining conference presentations. Having formerly been named Australia’s Keynote Speaker of the Year, Michael has been inducted into the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame. 

• Book: Mindstuck: Mastering the Art of Changing Minds 

• Book website: Mindstuck.net 

• Website: MichaelMcQueen.net 


— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — 

• Book: On Being Certain: Believing You Are Right Even When You're Not by Robert Burton 

• Past episode: 124: The Science Behind Trust and High-Performance with Paul Zak 

• Past episode: 746: How to Foster Deep Connection and Influence with Zoe Chance 

• Past episode: 780: How Minds Change and How to Change Minds with David McRaney 

• Past episode: 862: How to Create and Choose Better Solutions with Sheena Iyengar 


— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — 

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