Book description
Hear it? The quiet hum of persuasion in your own voice, unspoken. Robert Cialdini's Influence, New and Expanded isn't just heard-it's felt. Like sunlight warming skin, this audiobook dissolves the myth that influence is manipulation. It's science, whispered with the ease of a trusted friend sharing a secret.
Cialdini doesn't lecture; he unfurls. His voice, calm and certain, guides you through the six timeless principles-Reciprocation, Commitment, Social Proof, Liking, Authority, and the luminous new Unity-with stories that breathe. You'll hear the echo of a stranger's kindness that made you return a favor, the subtle pull of a crowd moving as one, the quiet power of liking when someone mirrors your smile. These aren't abstract theories-they're the air we breathe, the currents we ride.
And now, the new edition? It's like opening a window to a fuller sky. Fresh research, modern examples-from digital whispers to boardroom shifts-show these principles not as tricks, but as human truths. You'll learn to wield them ethically, as effortlessly as breathing, while guarding against those who'd twist them. It's not about moving mountains; it's about understanding the gentle slope that already exists.
The rhythm of the narration is perfect-steady, like a heartbeat, matching the logic of the principles themselves. You don't just absorb the ideas; you feel their cadence. "Scarcity" becomes the wind rushing through a narrow canyon. "Unity" is the shared pulse of a crowd, a single, unspoken word. Cialdini's decades of peer-reviewed science-tested in forests and boardrooms-becomes poetry in your ear.
This isn't a book to read. It's a companion for your commute, your quiet moments. You'll hear your own mind shift, recognizing the invisible threads of influence in every conversation, every ad, every nod of agreement. You'll realize: the greatest persuasion isn't pulling others toward you. It's helping them find their own direction, guided by principles as natural as the earth.
So listen. Let Cialdini's voice be the compass. Learn the science that breathes. And when you next hear someone say "yes," you'll know the quiet, beautiful truth: it wasn't magic. It was understanding. Move mountains, not with force, but with the ease of a river finding its course. This audiobook doesn't just teach you to persuade. It teaches you to be persuaded by wisdom. And that's the most powerful influence of all.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience