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Influence isnt a straight, logical line; its a crooked path through an audiences values and its perceptions of you. Harrison Monarth offers a GPS of influence, navigating the complex landscape of peoples beliefs and expectationswhether your destination is a corner office or a happy relationship.

Jay Heinrichs, author of Thank You
for Arguing and Word Hero

Full of powerful ideas articulately expressed.

Chris St. Hilaire, author of 27 Powers of Persuasion

Harrison Monarth walks his talk yet again with savvy, stories, and sincerity. 360 Degrees of Influence is well-researched and informative.

Nicholas Boothman, author of
Convince Them in 90 Seconds or Less

Harrison Monarth will teach you many lessons of influence, from careful listening to skillful framing. And as you read his book, youll find yourself thinking about how to use your influence to help others, as well as yourself.

Meir Statman, Ph.D., Glenn Klimek, professor of Finance,
Santa Clara University, author of What Investors Really Want

Intentionally increasing your impact is a complex task. Harrison Monarth has clarified the factors that affect your ability to influence: how people form and maintain beliefs, types of resistance and how to handle them, as well as strategies for getting the results you desire. A well-researched and insightful book and a great read.

Shelle Rose Charvet, author of the international
bestseller Words That Change Minds:
Mastering the Language of Influence

None of the classic definitions of man from symbol-using to rational animal really capture our essence specifically as well as Harrison Monarths seeing man as the animal who influences. In 360 Degrees of Influence, Monarth sees human beings omnipresent desire to engage in influencing behavior as all-consuming, whether conscious or not. Learning how to do it well can affect practically every human activity, from business success to dealing with bullies. For those of us in the persuasion game, this is a bite of the apple of the definitive human activity that few writers can consume as well as Harrison Monarth.

Richard E. Vatz, Ph.D., professor, Towson University,
author of The Only Persuasive Book of Persuasion

Have you ever wished for x-ray vision or the ability to fly? In 360 Degrees of Influence, Monarth endows us with superpowers far more powerful than those! Step aside, Batman! No longer limited to the sphere of superheroes and CEOs, the extraordinary power of influence is now within everyones reach. Recent graduates, executive assistants, project managers, and business leaders can all benefit from Monarths simple steps for getting everyone to follow your lead.

Marshall Goldsmith, author of the New York Times bestsellers, MOJO and What Got You Here Wont Get You There

Harrison Monarths book stands out for its practical and comprehensive coverage of the important topic of influence at work. With useful guidelines on everything from how to most effectively present your ideas to how to manage your boss, Monarths monograph is must reading for those who need to build their personal brand and sell themselveswhich is, of course, everybody.

Jeffrey Pfeffer, Ph.D., professor,
Stanford Graduate School of Business, author of Power:
Why Some People Have Itand Others Dont

Your ability to influence and persuade others is the single most important skill for success in business and leadershipand this book shows you how with simple, powerful, practical, and proven techniques.

Brian Tracy, author of Full Engagement

360 Degrees of Influence is going to be one of the years most sought-after books. Showing you how to persuade others, both smart and pragmatic, Monarth synthesizes cutting-edge science with what happens outside of the laboratory, in the real world. Every influencer needs this book.

Kevin Hogan, Psy.D., author of The Science of Influence:
How to Get Anyone to Say Yes in 8 Minutes or Less

Finally! A book about influence that doesnt tell you how to impose your position on others but rather illuminates ways to build authentic relationships that are mutually beneficial. Truly a 21st-century approach to a critical skill.

Lois P. Frankel, Ph.D., author of
Nice Girls Dont Get the Corner Office and
Nice Girls Just Dont Get It

360 Degrees of Influence breaks new ground. Harrison Monarth writes with flair, passion, and insight. Even seasoned professionals will find his advice practical and invaluable.

Harry Mills, managing director of The Mills Group, author of Artful Persuasion and
The StreetSmart Negotiator

360 Degrees of Influence

GET EVERYONE TO FOLLOW YOUR LEAD
ON YOUR WAY TO THE TOP

HARRISON MONARTH

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