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This ties perfectly with his expertise in the \u003cstrong\u003eParenting \u0026amp; Family\u003c\/strong\u003e field, where understanding and empathy are paramount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the \u003cstrong\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Entrepreneurship\u003c\/strong\u003e domain, Bradford's \u003cem\u003eInfluence Without Authority\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a seminal guide for professionals. This book empowers readers with strategies to effectively lead and influence in the workplace, transcending traditional power structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDavid L. Bradford's collection is an essential addition for anyone eager to master the art of influence and connection, whether it's at home or in a corporate setting. His accessible writing style invites you to explore and enrich your approach to both personal and professional interactions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"connect-by-carole-robin-9780241986868","title":"Connect","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom management to marriage, learn how to become more effective at work and live a full life by improving your relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A practical and timely book I highly recommend'\u003c\/em\u003e Arianna Huffington, Founder and CEO, Thrive Global\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Connect offers a compelling and highly accessible roadmap for building relationships that lead to professional success and personal fulfilment'\u003c\/em\u003e Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and co-author of \u003cem\u003eBlitzscaling\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Alliance\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Bradford and Carole Robin taught interpersonal skills to MBA candidates for a combined seventy-five years on their legendary Stanford Graduate School of Business course, \u003cem\u003eInterpersonal Dynamics\u003c\/em\u003e. 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Getting things done requires collaboration, and convincing others to contribute requires political skill; this book introduces the Exchange Model, in which you get what you need by offering something of value in return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe key lies in knowing what the other person values—that's their \"currency,\" and it's your immediate tool for coaxing their cooperation. This model has been proven over decades, as organisations around the world have turned away from frustration and resignation toward collaboration and results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book shows you how to implement the Exchange Model at the personal, team, and organisational level to raise the bar for performance and leadership. This new third edition has been updated to reflect the changing face of the workplace and includes new examples and information on geographically dispersed virtual teams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary materials facilitate classroom and training use with discussions, role-play, videos, and other ancillaries that deepen understanding and promote practical application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGet what you need from the people who have it through mutual exchange\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThink in terms of interest, and pinpoint the \"currencies\" other people trade in\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eApply the Exchange Model across entire organisations to lead major change\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLearn practical real-world strategies for influencing those you do not control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ability to influence those not under your authority is becoming ever more valuable. 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