Positive Influence: Harnessing the power of positive psychology to build effective relationships

by Peter Connolly

Influence is one of the most critical skills for individuals and leaders in both business and life. With his unique insight Peter Connolly provides a practical and well thought out process for increasing your influence. This is a must read for anyone who wants to excel in life. – Derek Fox, Author of Presenting Without Fear. Most great achievements have been attained through positive influence. It is often the catalyst that helps us to bring out the best in others, build healthy relationships, facilitate conflict resolution and ultimately achieve our goals. In Positive Influence psychologist Peter Connolly presents an integrated and practical approach to building effective relationships. Drawing on current research in psychology, leadership and business as well 20 years’ experience in the field he provides key concepts and a variety of practical tools and exercises that will help the reader to, Build more positive relationships Inspire credibility Influence others Improve self confidence Develop assertiveness Resolve conflict Project a more positive image

250 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2013

About the author

Peter Connolly was a renowned British scholar of the ancient world, Greek and Roman military equipment historian, re-constructional archaeologist and illustrator. A research Fellow at Oxford in England. He was a regular contributor to such periodicals as the Journal of Roman Military Equipment and Roman Frontier Studies.

Reviews

[Peter Connolly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Practical book with plenty of useful tips. I keep it in my car for reading while I am waiting. Very easy to read.

[Daniel Goldsmith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very practical and useful for both inside and outside work. The book covers most of the basics on influence, credibility, assertiveness and even has a good chapter on personality theory which provides good techniques for managing different personality types.

The author's style is very casual and makes the book very accessible and easy to read.

[Sarah Mcg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book. Really helped me in developing my influence as well as why I sometimes react the way I do with others. The 60 plus positive influencing techniques at the back were particularly helpful.