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Influencer: The New Science of Leading Change, Second Edition

Author : Joseph Grenny
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071808876
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (718 download)

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Download or read book Influencer: The New Science of Leading Change, Second Edition written by Joseph Grenny and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2013-05-17 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CHANGE YOUR COMPANY. CHANGE THE LIVES OF OTHERS. CHANGE THE WORLD. An INFLUENCER leads change. An INFLUENCER replaces bad behaviors with powerful new skills. An INFLUENCER makes things happen. This is what it takes to be an INFLUENCER. Whether you're a CEO, a parent, or merely a person who wants to make a difference, you probably wish you had more influence with the people in your life. But most of us stop trying to make change happen because we believe it is too difficult, if not impossible. We learn to cope rather than learning to influence. From the bestselling authors who taught the world how to have Crucial Conversations comes the new edition of Influencer, a thought-provoking book that combines the remarkable insights of behavioral scientists and business leaders with the astonishing stories of high-powered influencers from all walks of life. You'll be taught each and every step of the influence process--including robust strategies for making change inevitable in your personal life, your business, and your world. You'll learn how to: Identify high-leverage behaviors that lead to rapid and profound change Apply strategies for changing both thoughts and actions Marshal six sources of influence to make change inevitable Influencer takes you on a fascinating journey from San Francisco to Thailand to South Africa, where you'll see how seemingly "insignificant" people are making incredibly significant improvements in solving problems others would think impossible. You'll learn how savvy folks make change not only achievable and sustainable, but inevitable. You'll discover breakthrough ways of changing the key behaviors that lead to greater safety, productivity, quality, and customer service. No matter who you are or what you do, you'll never learn a more valuable or important set of principles and skills. Once you tap into the power of influence, you can reach out and help others work smarter, grow faster, live, look, and feel better--and even save lives. The sky is the limit . . . for an Influencer. PRAISE FOR INFLUENCER: "AN INSTANT CLASSIC! Whether you're leading change or changing your life, this book delivers." -- Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People "Ideas can change the world—but only when coupled with influence--the ability to change hearts, minds, and behavior. This book provides a practical approach to lead change and empower us all to make a difference." -- Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Peace Prize Winner "Influencing human behavior is one of the most difficult challenges faced by leaders. This book provides powerful insight into how to make behavior change that will last." -- Sidney Taurel, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Eli Lilly and Company "If you are truly motivated to make productive changes in your life, don't put down this book until you reach the last page. Whether dealing with a recalcitrant teen, doggedly resistant coworkers, or a personal frustration that 'no one ever wants to hear my view,' Influencer can help guide you in making the changes that put you in the driver's seat." -- Deborah Norville, anchor of Inside Edition and bestselling author

The Influencer Code

Author : Amanda Russell
Publisher : Hatherleigh Press
ISBN 13 : 1578268257
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (782 download)

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Download or read book The Influencer Code written by Amanda Russell and published by Hatherleigh Press. This book was released on 2020-09-02 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Influencer Code is the essential reference for any company looking to leverage the power of influencers to elevate their brand and grow their business. From Fortune 500s to local fitness studios, whether you offer financial services or sell donuts, reaching today's consumers is more complicated than ever. More and more, marketers are reaching out to people who style themselves "influencers": those people who have a big—and, more importantly—loyal audience ready to hear what they have to say about anything. Yet despite "influencer marketing" fast becoming one of the biggest buzz terms of the decade, it couldn't be more misunderstood. Written by an accomplished entrepreneur, professor, and award-winning YouTube star, The Influencer Code breaks down the biggest myths that brands are getting wrong and shows you how to get it right by defining and showcasing what true influencer marketing is and how to leverage it to achieve your business goals in a simple yet powerful 3-step code. The Influencer Code simplifies the complex world of influencer marketing, covering how to research, evaluate, and employ the right influencers for their markets, as well as how to legally and strategically integrate them into marketing campaigns to achieve specific goals. The future of marketing depends on forming authentic partnerships between brands and influencers. The go-to resource for all things influencer marketing, The Influencer Code is your shortcut to making that future a reality.

The Influencer

Author : Brian Ahearn
Publisher : Influence People, LLC
ISBN 13 : 9781733178549
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (785 download)

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Download or read book The Influencer written by Brian Ahearn and published by Influence People, LLC. This book was released on 2021-11-19 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dale Carnegie rightly said, "About 15 percent of one's financial success is due to one's technical knowledge and about 85 percent is due to skill in human engineering." Much of that human engineering comes down to your ability to ethically influence people. Follow the life journey of John Andrews - an ordinary person who became an extraordinary influencer - as he learns how to influence people from mentors, coaches, clients, and colleagues. As you read The Influencer: Secrets to Success and Happiness you will learn 7 secrets that will propel you from ordinary to extraordinary when it comes to your ability to influence people. What you learn will raise your emotional IQ and help make you a better salesperson, coach, and leader. But that's not all; it will help in all of your personal relationships. Here's what you'll learn along the way with John: The influence process to ethically get to YES more often How to employ Robert Cialdini's proven principles of influence without being manipulative Ways to identify and DEAL with different personality types Five steps to tap into the power of active listening Three keys to building better relationships How to help people move past uncertainty and take action The magic of words like because, but, and however Make no mistake about it; the ability to ethically influence people is a skill anyone can learn, practice, and perfect. Let John Andrews show you how to do that then reap the success and happiness that comes with it.

The Go-Giver Influencer

Author : Bob Burg
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0525533702
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (255 download)

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Download or read book The Go-Giver Influencer written by Bob Burg and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-04-10 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling authors of The Go-Giver, Go-Givers Sell More, and The Go-Giver Leader comes another compelling parable about the paradox of getting ahead by placing other people's interests first. The Go-Giver Influencer is a story about two young, ambitious businesspeople: Gillian Waters, the chief buyer for Smith & Banks, a midsized company that operates a national chain of pet accessory stores; and Jackson Hill, the founder of Angels Clothed in Fur, a small but growing manufacturer of all-natural pet foods. Each has something the other wants. To Jackson, Smith & Banks represents the possibility of reaching more animals with his products--if he can negotiate terms and conditions that will protect his company's integrity. To Gillian, Angels Clothed in Fur could give her company a distinctive, uniquely high-quality line that will help them stand out from their competitors--if Angels Clothed in Fur can be persuaded to give them an exclusive. At first, the negotiations are adversarial and frustrating. Then, coincidentally, Gillian and Jackson each encounter a mysterious yet kindly mentor. Over the next week, while neither one realizes the other is doing the same, both Gillian and Jackson learn the heart of both mentors' philosophies: The Five Secrets of Genuine Influence. The story ends in a way that surprises everyone--and with lessons we can all apply in our efforts to resolve conflicts and influence others.

Influence

Author : Sara Shepard
Publisher : Ember
ISBN 13 : 0593121562
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (931 download)

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Download or read book Influence written by Sara Shepard and published by Ember. This book was released on 2022-01-04 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get ready to delve into the world of teen influencers like you've never done before--from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of PRETTY LITTLE LIARS Sara Shepard and eighteen-year-old actress and social media personality Lilia Buckingham comes a twisty mystery that takes place in the fiercely competitive world of Internet stars. After a video she makes goes viral, everyone knows Delilah Rollins. And now that she's in LA, Delilah's standing on the edge of something incredible. Everything is going to change. She has no idea how much. Jasmine Walters-Diaz grew up in the spotlight. A child star turned media darling, the posts of her in her classic Lulu C. rainbow skirt practically break the Internet. But if the world knew who Jasmine really was, her perfect life? Canceled. Fiona Jacobs is so funny--the kind of girl for whom a crowd parts--no wonder she's always smiling! But on the inside? The girl's a hot mess. And when someone comes out of the shadows with a secret from her past, it's one that won't just embarrass Fiona: it will ruin her. Who wouldn't want to be Scarlet Leigh? Just look at her Instagram. Scarlet isn't just styled to perfection: she is perfection. Scarlet has a gorgeous, famous boyfriend named Jack and there's a whole fanbase about their ship. To everyone watching online, their lives seem perfect . . . but are they really? The sun is hot in California . . . and someone's going to get burned.

The Influence Machine

Author : Alyssa Katz
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 0812993284
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (129 download)

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Download or read book The Influence Machine written by Alyssa Katz and published by Random House. This book was released on 2015-06-23 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illuminating history and groundbreaking investigation tracing how a single trade organization turned itself into the most dangerous political weapon in America When Americans hear the words “Chamber of Commerce,” many still think of the local business associations that spruce up Main Streets and sponsor Little League teams around the country. But the United States Chamber of Commerce is a different animal altogether. The Chamber was originally founded to give big business a voice during the long—and now almost inconceivable—period in American history that saw the rise of workers’ rights, consumer protections, and environmental awareness as national priorities. But over time, driven by an antigovernment ideology and its desire for financial and political power, the Chamber metastasized into a fighting force designed to protect the worst excesses of American industry. The Chamber, through its veiled corporate sponsors, can take credit for some of the most disturbing trends in American life: the reversal of environmental protections, the destruction of unions and worker protections, the rise of virulent antigovernment ideology, the enlarged role of money in campaigns, and the creation of “astroturf” movements as cover for a corporate agenda. Through its propaganda, lobbying, and campaign cash, the Chamber has created a right-wing monster that even it struggles to control, a conservative movement that is destabilizing American democracy as never before. The Influence Machine tells this history as a series of gripping narratives that take us into the backrooms of Washington, where the battles over how our country is run and regulated are fought, and then out into the world, where we see how the Chamber’s campaigns play out in real lives. In the end, Alyssa Katz reveals the hidden weaknesses of this seeming juggernaut and shows how its antidemocratic agenda can be reversed. Praise for The Influence Machine “Important and probing . . . a valuable and a sobering contribution to the study of power in American society . . . Katz has assembled a work of synthesis and insight. . . . The chamber has, she argues, effectively countered the influence of labor unions and contributed to the widening economic divide in American society. Those points are made forcefully and backed up impressively.”—Los Angeles Times “An urgent look at the ‘political assault weapon’ that is transforming the country . . . [Katz] does invaluable work in tracing how the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has been a relentless engine for pressing a ‘business of enterprise unfettered by government.’ . . . An eye-opening, maddening read.”—Kirkus Reviews “With clarity and verve, but without polemic, investigative journalist Katz describes the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s evolution into a many-armed behemoth. . . . [She] illustrates with several examples of how the organization has managed to influence courts, strong-arm Congress, cripple federal agencies, and sway the public with ‘voter education’ ads—and, more recently, it has exported cutthroat American business practices abroad.”—Publishers Weekly

Influencer Marketing

Author : Duncan Brown
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0750686006
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (56 download)

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Download or read book Influencer Marketing written by Duncan Brown and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2008 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For those involved in marketing and sales, this book offers essential analysis of how to identify who has influence, how they apply it, and how marketers can turn it to their advantage. This work is one of the first books to give an overview of one of the fastest growing marketing techniques to have emerged in the last ten years.

Influencer

Author : T. Bettina Cornwell
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000317862
Total Pages : 109 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book Influencer written by T. Bettina Cornwell and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-12-29 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The influential are no longer only those with celebrity status – but until now there has been no authoritative resource on the theory and practice of influencer marketing. This book will educate and inspire decision makers, researchers, students, and influencers themselves. Diving deeper than the many "how-to" books on the influencer phenomenon, this book brings in frameworks from marketing, sociology, psychology, and communication studies to redefine the influencer as a persona (related to a person, group of people, or organization) that possesses greater than average sway over others. Cornwell and Katz go on to: introduce the influencers, macro and nano, authentic and inauthentic, ascending and fading; consider their relationship to brands in the marketing ecosystem, along with regulations that set limits on influencer marketing; describe how influence is measured and evaluated and look into the future; and bring together the latest research on influencer marketing and organize it for the reader. The book serves both those who want to understand the science behind influencer marketing and those who want to most effectively employ influencers in brand strategy. Instructors, students, and professionals will appreciate international examples from multiple industries applying theories to the real world.

The Influencer

Author : Abhaidev
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781637906880
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (68 download)

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Download or read book The Influencer written by Abhaidev and published by . This book was released on 2021-08 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if we have been wrong about this world this whole time? What if only a few gifted individuals decide the fate of it? What if impossible is quite possible? One of the prime minister's many assistants, Aditya is no ordinary man. He is instead what some people call an Influencer. Yes! Literally! He is one of the few fortunate men who with the power of their minds can make other people agreeable and servile. To the outside world, Aditya is just another employee on the government's payroll. But secretly, he is part of a shadow organization called WIS. With his special abilities, Aditya helps the most powerful man in his country, the PM, to have the better end of the deal. Life for Aditya had been smooth until one careless mistake precipitates into his wife knowing his big secret. WIS can tolerate anything but not a defector. It takes WIS some time but eventually they find out Aditya's big goof up. It, therefore, declares war on the renegade. Aditya's death is what they want. What will Aditya do? How will he fight this decree of the behemoth that once nurtured him? The Influencer is a story of a man who has never taken no for an answer. It's a thrilling account of a single man who is facing the wrath of a powerful but dubious organization with highly-skilled, super assassins at its disposal. Will Aditya succeed in dodging WIS? Or will the evil organization get what it wants? How far will this fugitive go to protect everything he cherishes?

How to Win Friends and Influence People

Author :
Publisher : ببلومانيا للنشر والتوزيع
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Win Friends and Influence People written by and published by ببلومانيا للنشر والتوزيع. This book was released on 2024-02-17 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You can go after the job you want…and get it! You can take the job you have…and improve it! You can take any situation you’re in…and make it work for you! Since its release in 1936, How to Win Friends and Influence People has sold more than 30 million copies. Dale Carnegie’s first book is a timeless bestseller, packed with rock-solid advice that has carried thousands of now famous people up the ladder of success in their business and personal lives. As relevant as ever before, Dale Carnegie’s principles endure, and will help you achieve your maximum potential in the complex and competitive modern age. Learn the six ways to make people like you, the twelve ways to win people to your way of thinking, and the nine ways to change people without arousing resentment.

LIKEtoKNOW.it

Author : LIKEtoKNOW.it
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780692140062
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book LIKEtoKNOW.it written by LIKEtoKNOW.it and published by . This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Goes behind the screen with over 100 of the world's top global influencers sharing how they started their entrepreneurial businesses and achieved their path to influence. Provides insights into the lives of today's global influencers.

Influencer Marketing Strategy

Author : Gordon Glenister
Publisher : Kogan Page Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1789667267
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (896 download)

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Download or read book Influencer Marketing Strategy written by Gordon Glenister and published by Kogan Page Publishers. This book was released on 2021-03-03 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SHORTLISTED: Business Book Awards 2022 - Sales & Marketing category Create an influencer marketing strategy that benefits both brand and the influencer with this fascinating guide, rich in case studies from the biggest and the best and the small and specialist. Influencer marketing can no longer be ignored. Whether it's broad scale celebrity endorsement, or micro-influencers with niche, highly targeted followings, influencer marketing has become a natural extension of content marketing. However, while the opportunities are vast, the very nature of influencer marketing means that a brand must relinquish control of their marketing message to allow the influencer to communicate in their natural style. This can be unnerving, and it's therefore imperative to have a clearly defined campaign that mutually benefits and protects both the brand and the influencer. Influencer Marketing Strategy gives readers everything they need to create influencer marketing strategy. It will walk readers through the key considerations, and offer insight into decisions such as choosing the right influencer, planning content, and how to incorporate influencer marketing into your wider marketing strategy. This book presents fascinating, in-depth case studies from the beauty, fashion, gaming, travel, health and tech industries, demonstrating the variety of ways that influencer marketing can be utilized, and the huge opportunities it presents for organizations and industries of all sizes. Influencer Marketing Strategy is the ultimate guide to developing a successful influencer marketing strategy - and building campaigns that create real value.

The Influence

Author : Matthew John Slick
Publisher : Stonehouse Press
ISBN 13 : 9780615525730
Total Pages : 382 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (257 download)

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Download or read book The Influence written by Matthew John Slick and published by Stonehouse Press. This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mark is in his garden, grieving and depressed over the unexplained death of his son and without knowing it, is almost coaxed by a demon into committing suicide. But, at the last moment Sotare, an angel, rescues him and is later permitted to appear to Mark in the Garden. The two dialogue about God, life, death, good, evil, the spiritual realm, and the nature of truth. However, all is not well. The demons are watching and powerful evil forces are sent to kill and destroy those who are close to Mark and those who are praying for him. As Sotare teaches Mark, he is given answers to his questions -- but they do not come easily. He must face his greatest challenge in order to learn his greatest lesson. The battle over Mark unfolds in both the spiritual and physical worlds as angels are sent to battle against the evil forces that are seeking to destroy. True victory is never easy.

Influence

Author : Robert B. Cialdini
Publisher : Pearson Scott Foresman
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Influence written by Robert B. Cialdini and published by Pearson Scott Foresman. This book was released on 1988 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Influence: Science and Practice is an examination of the psychology of compliance (i.e. uncovering which factors cause a person to say "yes" to another's request) and is written in a narrative style combined with scholarly research. Cialdini combines evidence from experimental work with the techniques and strategies he gathered while working as a salesperson, fundraiser, advertiser, and other positions, inside organizations that commonly use compliance tactics to get us to say "yes". Widely used in graduate and undergraduate psychology and management classes, as well as sold to people operating successfully in the business world, the eagerly awaited revision of Influence reminds the reader of the power of persuasion. Cialdini organizes compliance techniques into six categories based on psychological principles that direct human behavior: reciprocation, consistency, social proof, liking, authority, and scarcity. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

The Age of Influence

Author : Neal Schaffer
Publisher : HarperCollins Leadership
ISBN 13 : 1400216370
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book The Age of Influence written by Neal Schaffer and published by HarperCollins Leadership. This book was released on 2020-03-17 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Age of Influence is an essential guide for marketing professionals and business owners who want to create and implement a highly effective, sustainable influencer marketing plan in order for their brands to succeed. We are amid an unprecedented digital transformation and tapping into this change is vital to any brand in today’s climate. Social media has democratized authority and influence, and information is created and consumed in ways that are constantly evolving. Internationally-recognized social media marketing expert Neal Schaffer explains how that shift plays a significant role in online marketing in the Influencer Era. Influencer marketing is about establishing relationships, turning fans into influencers, and leveraging that influence to share your message in a credible and authentic way. In The Age of Influence, Schaffer teaches entrepreneurs, marketing executives, and cutting-edge agencies how to: Identify,?approach, and engage the right influencers for their brand or product. Determine?what resources to put behind influencer campaigns. Manage the business side of influencer marketing, including tools that will help?measure ROI. Develop?their brand’s social media voice to become an influencer in its own right. This book is the definitive guide to addressing the issues disrupting marketing trends, including declining television viewership, growing social media audiences, effectively spreading their message digitally, and increasing usage of ad-blocking technology.

Influencer Marketing

Author : Sevil Yesiloglu
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000228266
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Influencer Marketing written by Sevil Yesiloglu and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-11-29 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is one of the first textbooks to explore the phenomenon of Influencer Marketing and how it fits within marketing communications to build brands and their communities. Influencers – those who can impact a brand’s marketing and advertising strategies as well as build brand communities – are making extensive use of the new digital and traditional communications platforms. Influencers offer brands the ability to deliver the “right” communication and marketing messages to a specific target audience. Across four core sections, this book brings together the key theory and practical implications of this new marketing tool: how it works as part of communications campaigns, including how to select the right influencers and measure their success, the dark side of influencer marketing, and the legal and ethical framework. With contributions from authors across the globe, each chapter is also accompanied by an in- depth case study – from the Kardashians to Joe Wicks – that demonstrates how the theory translates to practice. Influencer Marketing is important reading for advanced, postgraduate and executive education students of Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Brand Management and Public Relations. With its accessible style and practical content, it is also highly valuable for Marketing Communications, Branding and PR specialists.

Face Value

Author : Alexander Todorov
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 1400885728
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Face Value written by Alexander Todorov and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2017-05-30 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The scientific story of first impressions—and why the snap character judgments we make from faces are irresistible but usually incorrect We make up our minds about others after seeing their faces for a fraction of a second—and these snap judgments predict all kinds of important decisions. For example, politicians who simply look more competent are more likely to win elections. Yet the character judgments we make from faces are as inaccurate as they are irresistible; in most situations, we would guess more accurately if we ignored faces. So why do we put so much stock in these widely shared impressions? What is their purpose if they are completely unreliable? In this book, Alexander Todorov, one of the world's leading researchers on the subject, answers these questions as he tells the story of the modern science of first impressions. Drawing on psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, computer science, and other fields, this accessible and richly illustrated book describes cutting-edge research and puts it in the context of the history of efforts to read personality from faces. Todorov describes how we have evolved the ability to read basic social signals and momentary emotional states from faces, using a network of brain regions dedicated to the processing of faces. Yet contrary to the nineteenth-century pseudoscience of physiognomy and even some of today's psychologists, faces don't provide us a map to the personalities of others. Rather, the impressions we draw from faces reveal a map of our own biases and stereotypes. A fascinating scientific account of first impressions, Face Value explains why we pay so much attention to faces, why they lead us astray, and what our judgments actually tell us.