The Results Show, With Dr David Shephard

Cialdini's Social Proof | Influencing Magically | Results Show S02E04


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In this episode of The Result Show, David and Pete explore the powerful principle of Social Proof — one of the most persuasive forces in human behavior. Why do people wait to act until others go first? How can businesses ethically harness that instinct to boost results? From psychological experiments to real-world stories (including lifts, laugh tracks, and the four-minute mile), this episode shows how to make Social Proof work for you.


Chapters:

00:00 – 02:03 | Why 95% of People Wait for Others

02:04 – 03:50 | Strange Proof: Canned Laughter and Phobia Fixes

03:51 – 08:28 | The Lift Experiment and Herd Mentality in Action

08:30 – 11:32 | Reviews, Testimonials, and How Social Proof Builds Trust

11:33 – 17:48 | Faking It, Dance Floors, and the Power of the Crowd

17:49 – 24:52 | Tipping Points, Meditating Crime Rates, and What to Do Now


Next Episode:

→ Episode 5: Liking – The Human Shortcut to Connection


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