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1. Understanding human psychology: Entrepreneurs and managers can use the principles of persuasion to understand their customers or team members better. This can help in designing products, services, or strategies that cater to their needs and preferences.
2. Influencing decisions: The book talks about how persuasion can be used to influence decisions. This can be particularly useful in negotiations or when trying to motivate a team.
3. Effective communication: The principles of persuasion can also be used to communicate more effectively, making sure your message is understood and accepted.
4. Building relationships: Persuasion is not just about getting people to do what you want, but also about building strong and positive relationships. This can be very beneficial in a business context.
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Nick Kolenda is an entertainer who "reads minds" for a living. His apparent ability to read minds is a process of persuasion. Using proven methods of psychology to influence his subjects, he can give the appearance of being able to read thoughts. While his displays of "mind-reading" are entertaining and a lot of fun, the principles he uses to pull it off are based on sound principles of human nature.
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