The Art of Quiet Influence by Jocelyn Davis Summary
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In "The Art of Quiet Influence," Jocelyn Davis reveals how to lead without authority by blending wisdom from 12 Eastern sages with insights from 25 modern experts. What if your greatest professional impact comes not from commanding others, but from becoming what Stephen Covey calls "a tremendous read"?
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The Subtle Art of Moving Mountains Without Making Noise
In 1979, during a heated tennis match, 22-year-old Bjorn Borg demonstrated a rare ability. Facing John McEnroe's infamous temper, Borg simply put his arm around McEnroe's shoulders and said: "It's OK. Just relax. It's a great match." This brief gesture transformed McEnroe's rage into focus. Though McEnroe won that day, he gained something more valuable-a new perspective that improved his approach to tennis for years. This moment exemplifies quiet influence-strength without force, requiring neither title nor authority. Quiet influence has become increasingly valuable in our interconnected world. Traditional command-and-control leadership simply doesn't work anymore. The fundamental misconception many leaders have is believing their title alone enables them to execute ideas through commands. But authority isn't the same as power. Authority is the right to lead, while power is the ability to make things happen. Even well-intentioned authority-like giving "helpful" direction-can undermine influence rather than enhance it. The highest form of leadership comes from being a "mainspring"-the hidden element that enables an entire system to function. Like a clock's mainspring that moves other components without being visible, these leaders create essential impact without obvious effort.
The Foundation: Inviting Genuine Participation
The Counterintuitive Power of Embracing Objections
Creating Delight: The Climate That Nurtures Influence
The Art of Shared Understanding: Patience Before Progress
Converting Adversaries to Allies: The Power of Sharing Power
The Art of Following: Supporting Others to Lead
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
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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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