Persuasion is a controversial topic in today’s world. Some worry that it can easily slide into manipulation. Others are against imposing our ideas on others in a domineering way. These concerns are ...

The need to master the art of persuasion isn't limited to politicians, lawyers and salespeople. "Knowing how to effectively convince someone to do something is important because it helps in creating ...

You may not be a political pundit or consider yourself any type of expert on the upcoming presidential election. But you still have influence—at least with the people you’re closest to. “The ...

A friend told me a story about Derek Black, a young leader in the white nationalist movement who had a mind-changing experience. In his first year in college, he was invited and then attended several ...

Reciprocity (give-and-take exchange) is essential for successful human interactions. Feeling motivated to return a favor (and feeling owed for a favor) drives social behavior, personal interaction, ...

This post is in partnership with Inc., which offers useful advice, resources, and insights to entrepreneurs and business owners. The article below was originally published at Inc.com. While many ...

Okay, let’s talk about persuasion. The art of getting people to do what you want. Sounds like magic, right? But trust me, ...