#103 Influence is Your Superpower | Zoe Chance, Ph.D.

From 1 to 10, how would you rate yourself as an influencer? Would you like to improve your strength in this area? And, imagine the people in your life who have been positive influencers. How do you hold them in your mind? What qualities do they have in common?

Whether or not you think you are an influencer, you are. And whether or not you think you are influenced by others, you are as well. And, fortunately, when it comes to influence, we can all improve our skills at exerting it and noticing how we are influenced.

One of the best people on the planet with whom to discuss this important topic is my new friend, Dr. Zoe Chance (https://www.zoechance.com/). Zoe is one of the most powerful and likable people I’ve ever met.  She is a researcher and a professor of the most popular course taught at Yale School of Management on the topic of influence. She is also the author of a book I absolutely loved and have recommended extensively called Influence is Your Superpower: The Science of Winning Hearts, Sparking Change, and Making Good Things Happen.  I am not alone in my love of Zoe’s work and scores of luminaries like Adam Grant and Daniel Pink have endorsed this brilliant book that I believe will make you smile as you get smarter.  

Zoe’s work is not about influencing through manipulation or blindsiding people.  Rather, it is about helping people access their authentic truths and reaching their goals through kindness and collaboration.

So, listen in, as Zoe and I have a lively talk about how to rock your superpower of influence.

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