Power and influence—the words often conjure images of nefarious individuals employing Machiavellian tactics to manipulate people and events in order to selfishly get their way, often at the expense of ...

Persuasion is an art and science that has been studied and mastered by many over centuries. While some individuals seem to possess a natural ability to influence others effortlessly, the truth is that ...

How did European rock star and liberal activist Bono persuade conservative North Carolina Senator Jesse Helms to withdraw his opposition to an AIDS Relief Bill when the two met face-to-face in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Amy Blaschka covers personal transformation's impact on career growth. Unlike empathy, a soft skill most leaders now embrace, ...

If you’ve ever spent more time talking yourself into doing something than it actually took to complete the task, you know how hard self-motivation can be. Whether it’s procrastination, distraction, or ...

Business professor Zigarelli (The Minister’s MBA) ably teaches others how to wield influence through biblically effective methodology. Zigarelli’s book is replete with examples from the Bible, where ...

A new study reveals that AI models like ChatGPT can be influenced by human persuasion tactics, leading them to break rules and provide restricted information. Researchers at the University of ...

About 32 years ago, I attended a downtown big shot awards dinner. My networking model is a simple one. I buy the ticket, I get there 15 minutes before it is supposed to start, I work the room, and ...