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"Magic Words Author Jonah Berger, Ph.D. on His Latest Book About Persuading Through the Power of Words
Manage episode 356865184 series 2472119
This werek's episode features best-selling author, Wharton Business School professor, and world-reknown business advisor Jonah Berger, Ph.D.
We discuss Prof. Berger's latest book, Magic Words: What to Say to Get Your Way and specific topics in the book such as:
- How the focus of Dr. Berger's latest book, Magic Words, (to be releaseed Tuesday, March 7, 2023) relates to his most recent book, The Catalyst
- Why and how asking for advice actually can have a positive impact on how the asker is viewed by the advice-giver
- Effective strategies for asking better questions
- Why it’s not enough to just listen - we need to signal to the person speaking that we are actually paying attention in ways that don’t seem forced or formulaic
- The persuasive benefits of using concrete, specific language, and also when it’s better to be abstract
- Storytelling and guidance on how to develop and deliver a high-impact story
Resources mentioned in the episode - other books by Jonah Berger, Ph.D.
Magic Words: What to Say to Get Your Way
The Catalyst: How to Change Anyone's Mind
Contagious: Why Things Catch On
Invisible Influence: The Hidden Forces That Shape Human Behavior
243 episodes
Manage episode 356865184 series 2472119
This werek's episode features best-selling author, Wharton Business School professor, and world-reknown business advisor Jonah Berger, Ph.D.
We discuss Prof. Berger's latest book, Magic Words: What to Say to Get Your Way and specific topics in the book such as:
- How the focus of Dr. Berger's latest book, Magic Words, (to be releaseed Tuesday, March 7, 2023) relates to his most recent book, The Catalyst
- Why and how asking for advice actually can have a positive impact on how the asker is viewed by the advice-giver
- Effective strategies for asking better questions
- Why it’s not enough to just listen - we need to signal to the person speaking that we are actually paying attention in ways that don’t seem forced or formulaic
- The persuasive benefits of using concrete, specific language, and also when it’s better to be abstract
- Storytelling and guidance on how to develop and deliver a high-impact story
Resources mentioned in the episode - other books by Jonah Berger, Ph.D.
Magic Words: What to Say to Get Your Way
The Catalyst: How to Change Anyone's Mind
Contagious: Why Things Catch On
Invisible Influence: The Hidden Forces That Shape Human Behavior
243 episodes
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