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Extraordinary Influence

By: Dr. Tim Irwin, Tim Tassopoulos
Narrated by: Walter Dixon
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What if we could speak "Words of Life" that transform those under our influence and ignite fires of intrinsic motivation? What if those we lead found great purpose in what they do and worked at their jobs with all their heart? Isn't that what leaders, parents, and teachers really want? Ultimately, don't we hope to foster intrinsic motivation so that the individuals we lead become better employees, better students, or better athletes? Recent discoveries of brain science and the wisdom of top CEOs that Dr. Tim Irwin interviewed for this audiobook give us the answers we've long sought.

In most organizations, the methods used to provide feedback to employees such as performance appraisal or multi-rater feedback systems, in fact, accomplish the exact opposite of what we intend. We inadvertently speak "Words of Death". Brain science tells us that these methods tend to engage a natural "negativity bias" that is hardwired in us all. Science in recent years discovered that affirmation sets in motion huge positive changes in the brain. It releases certain neurochemicals associated with well-being and higher performance. Amazingly, criticism creates just the opposite neural reaction. Leaders must forever ban the term, "Constructive Criticism". Brain science tells us that we can establish a connection between the employee's work and his or her aspirations.

©2018 Dr. Tim Irwin (P)2018 Gildan Media
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so informative

loved the little stories within to illustrate the topics it's very easy to understand very informative and reaches anyone who wants to be a good influence. covers managing to parenting.

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