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Books like Influence
An eye-opening, slightly unsettling peek behind the curtain of human behavior that forever changes how you view a sales pitch. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Influence.
- eye-opening
- intellectual
- empowering
- slightly paranoid
- 01
Pre-Suasion
Robert Cialdini
A fascinating, slightly unsettling peek behind the curtain of human cognition that changes how you view every interaction, advertisement, and negotiation.
- 02
How to Win Friends and Influence People
Dale Carnegie
A warm, anecdotal masterclass in human nature that makes the daunting art of connection feel both intuitive and deeply rewarding.
- 03
Invisible influence
Jonah Berger
A brisk, paradigm-shifting exploration that playfully dismantles the illusion of your own independent decision-making.
- 04
Yes!
Noah J. Goldstein and Steve J. Martin · 2008
A snappy, science-backed toolkit that turns the quirks of human psychology into actionable strategies for everyday influence.
- 05
The Art of Reading Minds
Henrik Fexeus
A playful, pragmatic toolkit for decoding the unspoken signals of human behavior and mastering the subtle art of influence.
- 06
59 seconds
Richard Wiseman · 2010
A brisk, science-backed antidote to toxic positivity that offers bite-sized psychological hacks for everyday life.
- 07
The 48 Laws of Power
Robert Greene · 2005
A ruthless, historically rich masterclass in the dark arts of human psychology and social dominance.
- 08
Getting to yes
Bruce Patton and William Ury · 1981
A clear-eyed, pragmatic toolkit that transforms the anxiety of conflict into a collaborative puzzle to be solved.
- 09
The art of thinking clearly
Rolf Dobelli
A brisk, humbling, and ultimately empowering field guide to outsmarting your own irrational brain.
- 10
To Sell Is Human
Daniel H. Pink
An eye-opening exploration of the psychological currents that drive everyday persuasion and human connection.
- 11
The Laws of Human Nature
Robert Greene
A sweeping, historically grounded masterclass in decoding the hidden drives that govern human behavior, starting with your own.
- 12
Dark Seduction and Persuasion Tactics
Emory Green
A chillingly pragmatic manual for decoding and exploiting the hidden psychological levers of human behavior.
