Extraordinary Influence by Tim Irwin Summary
Overview of Extraordinary Influence
In "Extraordinary Influence," psychologist Tim Irwin reveals how affirmation - not criticism - transforms performance. Neuroscience confirms: public praise activates our brains differently than compliments. Fortune 500 leaders embrace this counterintuitive approach: criticize privately, affirm publicly, and watch potential explode.
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The Power to Transform: How Words Shape Human Potential
Imagine vacationing in Portugal, eating disappointing packed meals from a blue suitcase, only to discover on your final day that your hotel rate included access to a magnificent dining room all along. This powerful metaphor captures why so many organizations settle for mediocrity when excellence is available. According to Gallup research, a staggering 67% of workers are disengaged, with 17.2% "actively disengaged." Two-thirds of the workforce essentially views their jobs as merely "a penalty box between weekends." This creates what Tim Irwin calls "the conundrum" in Extraordinary Influence-how do we motivate people to perform at their best without resorting to negative consequences? Many leaders default to "Macho Management"-a controlling approach assuming workers are "lazy, irresponsible, lacking ambition." The language reveals the underlying assumptions: "hold his feet to the fire," "light a fire under her." But what if there's a better way? What if we could get people to "work with all their heart" through intrinsic motivation rather than external pressure? Recent brain science discoveries suggest there is-and it begins with understanding the transformative power of affirmation. When we speak words that strengthen another's core identity rather than diminish it, we unlock their potential in ways criticism never could.
Words of Life: The Neuroscience of Affirmation
The Three Dimensions of Influence: Style, Competence, and Core
When Words Wound: The Destructive Power of Criticism
Building Extraordinary Teams: The I, We, and It
Reimagining Leadership: From Control to Extraordinary Influence
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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