Dr. Robert Cialdini
President and CEO of INFLUENCE AT WORK
A Lifetime of Influence
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 five million copies in 41 languages.
Dr. Cialdini is known globally as the foundational expert in the science of influence and how to apply it ethically in business. His Six Principles of Persuasion have become a cornerstone for any organization serious about effectively increasing their influence.
Dynamic Speaker
As a keynote speaker, Dr. Cialdini has earned a worldwide 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”.
Research and Discovery
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 acknowledgment 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.
Groundbreaking Author
Robert Cialdini is the author of several important publications on the subjects of psychology and persuasion, Influence: Science and Practice and Influence: Psychology of Persuasion. The book is a New York Times Business bestseller. Fortune Magazine lists Influence in their “75 Smartest Business Books.” CEO Read lists Influence in their “100 Best Business Books of All Time.” His books, including Influence and Pre-Suasion, have sold more than five million copies in 41 different languages.
Influence: Science and Practice and Influence: Psychology of Persuasion appeared on Fortune Magazine’s list of 75 Smartest Business Books and on CEO Read’s list of 100 Best Business Books of All Time. The book is a result of years of study into the reasons that people comply with requests in business settings. It ranks consistently within the top one half of one percent of books sold on Amazon.com
Harvard Business Review lists Dr. Robert Cialdini’s research in “Breakthrough Ideas for Today’s Business Agenda.” He is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Best-Selling author.
