Influencing Like Jesus: 15 Biblical Principles of Persuasion

By Michael A. Zigarelli

Book Overview

God Wants You to Be an Influencer. From the classroom to the courtroom to the boardroom to your kid's room, Influencing Like Jesus will show you how to be significantly more persuasive. Drawing from the timeless lessons of the world's greatest influencer, Dr. Michael Zigarelli presents fifteen positive ways to open people's eyes and change their minds, even when they're highly resistant to change. Come explore the many biblical principles of persuasion, including: Pray for Change, Know Your Audience, Connect through Similarity, Tell a Story, and Build a Coalition. You'll also learn about five key traits of a godly influencer: Be Authentic, Be Compassionate, Be Honest, Be Excellent, and Be Gentle. Whether you're called to be an influencer at home, at work, at school, or anywhere else, you can do more than make an argument. You can make a difference

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805447105
• ISBN13: 9780805447101
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: B&H Books
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Influence with Integrity

A solid foundation in the delicate art of influencing others in a positive, God-honoring way. Too many secular books on influence promote techniques rooted in manipulation or even subtle intimidation. But that's not Zigarelli's approach. He presents the fifteen essential elements of influence in a straightforward, practical format, all ready for immediate application within the bounds of Christian ethics and deep respect for others. This is an excellent resource for everyone who wants to influence with integrity. It was even helpful to me as an experienced lawyer. About the reviewer: Stephen Bloom is a Christian lawyer and author of The Believer's Guide to Legal Issues, an entertaining and engaging plain english guide to real life legal issues written especially for non-lawyers.