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Influencer: The Power to Change Anything, First Edition: The Power to Change Anything, First Edition by [Patterson, Kerry, Grenny, Joseph, David Maxfield, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler]
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  • File Size: 1089 KB
  • Print Length: 288 pages
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  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (August 22, 2007)
  • Publication Date: August 22, 2007
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B000UZJQSM
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By G. Davis on September 21, 2007
Format: Hardcover
The principles in this book have the potential to change the world - by changing behaviors of individuals, families, communities and nations.

The authors teach us how to create the change we'd like to see in the world using a deceptively simple framework (e.g. "Make the Undesirable Desirable" and "Design Rewards and Demand Accountability"). Many of the concepts are intuitive - the problem is that I had never intuited them before, much less put them all together in a framework I could act on. They support the framework with sound theory from behavioral psychology and demonstrate it with real-world examples of people who are solving big, important problems. Throughout it all they use a straight-forward conversational style and a great sense of humor.

But be warned: It's not a self-help, positive-mental-attitude, quick-fix, rah! rah! book, and it's not a fast, easy read - it's not supposed to be. The book deals with powerful concepts and it took me some time to think through the implications and how I could apply them. I re-read some chapters several times and spent time writing out how I could apply the principles (I usually do this in the margins - but with Influencer I ended up using a journal since there was so much to write about).

It's well worth the time and effort - I'm excited by the results I'm seeing personally as I apply the concepts in my roles as a father, husband, church leader and business leader.
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Format: Hardcover
I am often struck at how easy it to want a "quick fix" when there is a problem. I have also noticed how these quick fixes can many times lead to resolving one situation but creating problems in other areas. This book is about how to get ahead of the desired change and to think broadly about all the issues that need to be considered in advance. The authors studied successful changes and then worked backwards to figure out what worked. They devise a very logical model that addresses every facet that could be a pitfall.

After reading this book I met with a client who was trying to put forth a new procedure in the organization. We used this model and together worked through several concerns that would have sabotaged the impending change.

I am also involved in a new effort within my church to study poverty in our area and what can be done to combat this issue. This process will certainly figure in my thinking around this serious issue.

Make no mistake, this book is not a "just add water" quickie process. Instead, it is about a strategic methodology that forces one to stop and consider how to avoid planting an unintentional minefield.

It also occurred to me that this could be a good "post mortem" tool to step back and evaluate any completed project or major effort to expand the thinking about what worked and what didn't. The model would be a good tool for an organization that is involved in continuous learning.
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This book delivers.

Its central theme is that the ability to influence is governed by a set of 12 skills. Like any other skills, these can be improved by examination, thought and proper practice.

Some people may find themselves influence experts in some situations, but woefully lacking in others.

A person wishing to improve his or her influencing skills can use this book to identify what's lacking, what is strong, and what needs shoring up.

Plentiful, to-the-point examples illustrate how various people and organizations have focused on the 12 skills to influence the real world.

For me, the most inspiring case study involved the fight to eradicate the guinea worm, a horrible parasite that's been methodically driven to extinction in several countries--but remains a menace in others. The book shows how the doctors, caseworkers and community members successfully used the 12 influencing skills to get people to filter their drinking water, stop hiding infestations, etc.

For countries that are still not free of the parasite, the book discusses which areas of influence have yet to reach the people, and what other strategies can be employed. This is the sort of influence that humanity needs. Here's hoping that we can destroy this devastating parasite once and for all.

Note that the same 12 skills come into play whether one wishes to influence oneself or others. Another case study involved a man who wished to influence himself to lose weight.

I can't say enough good things about this book. It's very well written, gets its points across, and is a great read.

Highly recommended.
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I was both fascinated and inspired with Influencer. I consider the concepts and strategies in the book to be a well-charted road map to succeeding at change.

After reading and re-reading the book, I have already begun to see practical application in my life. One of the profound ideas that I have taken to heart includes targeting just a handful of behaviors (what the authors refer to as Vital Behaviors). The idea that by changing just two or three bad habits or behaviors can make all the difference in whether you succeed at change is reassuring--if not inspiring. This concept makes challenges that once seemed intimidating and unattainable now manageable and achievable.

And, the six source model is literally a researched formula for succeeding at changing those vital behaviors. It makes so much sense that problems cannot be solved with one influence effort alone, (I don't know why this concept didn't occur to me before) but that by using several motivational and enabling forces you can actually succeed where you've been falling short time and time again.

The inspiration came by way of reading the moving case studies of people who are targeting both vital behaviors and applying them to the six sources of influence to solve some of the world's most devastating problems. These case studies propelled me through the book and showed me, literally, that any effort--even enormously devastating problems--can be solved.

Influencer leaves you with nothing to chance and everything to gain when it comes to making important and necessary changes.
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