Robert Cialdini

New York Times Bestselling Author and the foundational expert in the science of influence

Expert on

  • Marketing
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Sales

Fee Range

$50,000–$75,000

Travels from

AZ, US

Biography

Influence, Negotiation, Sales, Marketing, Management, Leadership, Communication

Dr. Robert Cialdini has spent his entire career conducting scientific research on what leads people to say “Yes” to requests. The results of his research, his ensuing articles, and New York Times bestselling books have earned him an acclaimed reputation as a respected scientist and engaging storyteller.

His books, including Influence and Pre-Suasion, have sold more than seven-million copies in 44 different languages.

Dr. Cialdini is known globally as the foundational expert in the science of influence and how to apply it ethically in business. His Seven Principles of Persuasion have become a cornerstone for any organization serious about effectively increasing their influence.

As a keynote speaker, Dr. Cialdini has earned a world-wide reputation for his ability to translate the science into valuable and practical actions. His on-stage stories are described as dramatic and indelible. Because of all of this, he is frequently regarded as “The Godfather of Influence”.

Dr Cialdini is Regents’ Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Marketing at Arizona State University. Dr. Cialdini received his PhD from University of North Carolina and post-doctoral training from Columbia University. He holds honorary doctoral degrees (Doctor Honoris Causa) from Georgetown University, University of Social Sciences and Humanities in Wroclaw, Poland and University of Basil in Switzerland. He has held Visiting Scholar appointments at Ohio State University, the University of California, the Annenberg School of Communications, and the Graduate School of Business of Stanford University.

In acknowledgement of his outstanding research achievements and contributions in behavioral science, Dr. Cialdini was elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences in 2018 and the National Academy of Sciences in 2019.

Dr. Cialdini is President and CEO of INFLUENCE AT WORK.

Speaker Videos

INFLUENCE DURING TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY

In today’s uncertain environment, effective and ethical influence is necessary, pertinent, and now, more than ever, vital to success.

During this profound presentation, Dr. Robert Cialdini briefly reviews the six research-based universal principles of influence. He then focuses on those principles which are most effective under conditions of uncertainty. Those who learn how to apply these principles gain powerful leverage to bring about positive and lasting change in others, both inside and outside of their organization.

Dr. Robert Cialdini, author of the groundbreaking books, Influence, and Pre-Suasion, is your guide in translating highly relevant but poorly-understood scientific research into practical business applications. His books have sold more than five-million copies worldwide. Dr. Cialdini is the world’s leading authority on influence and his widely acclaimed studies are highly instructive to those who want to be more influential.

After this presentation, participants will be able to:

INFLUENCE: THE ULTIMATE POWER TOOL

Dr. Robert Cialdini, author of the groundbreaking book, Influence, is your guide, translating the scientific research into practical business applications. His widely acclaimed studies are highly instructive to those who want to be more influential.

Weaving compelling stories with evidence-based statistics makes this program memorable and immediately applicable. Here, Dr. Cialdini identifies and explains the six universal principles of persuasion that move others toward “yes.” Participants receive answers to such questions as:

What can we do to shorten the time required to develop and deepen relationships with our prospects, customers, and co-workers? How can we effectively establish our authority and trustworthiness with those we meet for the first time? After we have given, what words can we use to increase dramatically the likelihood that we will receive in return? When others are sitting “on the fence,” which principles of persuasion are most likely to spur them to act? And, which is the most underused, yet effective, principle of persuasion? In this program, Dr. Cialdini answers all these questions and more.

PRE-SUASION: OPENING THE DOOR TO PERSUASION

The author of the legendary bestseller Influence, social psychologist Robert Cialdini shines a light on effective persuasion and reveals that the secret doesn’t lie in the message itself, but in the key moment before that message is delivered.

What separates ordinary communicators from truly successful persuaders? Using the same combination of rigorous scientific research and accessibility that made his Influence an iconic bestseller, Robert Cialdini explains how to capitalize on the essential window of time before you deliver an important message. This “privileged moment for change” prepares people to be receptive to a message before they experience it. Optimal persuasion is achieved only through optimal pre-suasion. In other words, to change “minds” a pre-suader must also change “states of mind.”

In this program, Dr. Cialdini draws on his extensive experience as the most cited social psychologist of our time to illustrate how the Pre-Suasion process works and how it can be used in your organization. He explains the techniques a person can implement, ethically, to become more influential both professionally and personally. Altering a listener’s attitudes, beliefs, or experiences isn’t necessary. All that’s required is for a communicator to redirect the audience’s focus of attention before a relevant action.

THE POWER OF UNITY

With The Power of Unity, Robert Cialdini artfully braids science together with meaningful and moving personal accounts to produce a set of compelling lessons for business success.

This unique presentation explores what scientific research demonstrates about the ability of certain relationships to facilitate our goals. Dr. Cialdini skillfully interprets the implications of these relationships both inside and outside the organization.

Audience members learn the answers to such questions as: What can change rivals to make them want to work together? What can make seemingly unrelated, angry people bond together to accomplish meaningful goals? What can make a negotiation more satisfying and come to fruition faster? What simple statement can lead to Unity? What simple request can do the same? And, how can this be accomplished ethically and effectively in business settings? Dr. Cialdini explores and answers these questions and more in this unique program.