You will wonder, after reading this marvelous new book by Vanessa Bohns, how you overlooked the power you have to make another person's day, or life, better, and you will know how to use that power wisely.--Angela Duckworth, New York Times best-selling author of Grit This is one of the most enticing and entertaining books I've ever read on persuasion. Vanessa Bohns is not only an expert in social psychology--she's also an excellent communicator. She makes a convincing case that we all matter more than we realize.--Adam Grant, New York Times best-selling author of Think Again Bohns sheds light on what we all want to know about our effect on other people, but rarely get to see. This book will make those in positions of power think twice about the weight their own words can carry and reassure anyone who has ever walked away from an interaction feeling invisible that they had impact.--Reshma Saujani, New York Times best-selling author of Brave, Not Perfect Bohns guides us to the insight that we are influential beyond our wildest dreams. Through her rigorous research and relatable voice, she helps us make sense of the world and our non-trivial place in it.

The result is an exhilarating, evidence-based, expert read that you will not want to miss.--Dolly Chugh, author of The Person You Mean to Be Soulful, eloquently written, and vital reading for anyone who wants to leave the world a better place. Bohns strikes the perfect balance between cutting-edge science and vivid storytelling.--Adam Alter, New York Times best-selling author of Irresistible Bohns reveals an enormously empowering secret: In many situations, we don't recognize the great influence we possess.--Robert Cialdini, New York Times best-selling author of Influence and Pre-suasion Unlike other books on this subject, which tend to focus on how we can increase our influence, Bohns tries to explain how we can employ the influence we already possess but might not appreciate we have.--Financial Times Read this outstanding and long-needed book to feel empowered, but also read it because it will make you more mindful of the influence you have on other people every day. It will forever change how you understand and see influence.--Amy Cuddy, author of Presence You Have More Influence Than You Think achieves the rare feat of being both rigorous and affirming.

Built on a solid base of research, it offers an inspiring guide to doing better and contributing more. This remarkable book will change the way you see your own potential.--Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of When: The Scientific Secrets to Perfect Timing.