The Science of Influence

Moving yourself and others to action.

by Michael Pantalon, Ph.D.

Influence Yourself With a "Why-Do" List

The To-Do list has in many instances turned out to be a highly effective way of getting things done. However, we all have some to-do list items that we chronically fail to get around to despite all of the best intentions. Read More

Influencing Your Way into a Sold-Out Event

Here's a story of how I found myself in such a situation recently. Read More

Does Being Influential Make You Healthier & Happier?

In the movie "Pursuit of Happyness," Will Smith plays Chris Gardner, a medical equipment salesman who is way down on his luck but who has his heart set on an internship at the financial investment firm Dean Witter. Read More

Do You Use "Reverse Psychology"? Stop Right Now!

Did reading the title of this blog post make you want to use "Reverse Psychology"? Read More

Michael V. Pantalon, Ph.D. is a motivational coach, consultant, speaker, therapist and author, as well as an award-winning faculty member and psychologist at Yale School of Medicine.

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