Michael Pantalon —

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“Success in business today is dependent upon influential leadership that gains commitment and engagement from others by tapping into their motivation. Instant Influence provides a simple, common sense approach to do just.”--James P. Campbell, Fortune 500 Corporate Executive

"Fantastic! This book will seriously improve your ability to get things done."--Doug Stone, co-author of Difficult Conversations

"Anyone who needs to influence others will be astounded by the impact of these simple ideas."--Dave Ulrich, Professor, Ross School of Business and co-author of The Why of Work

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"This is an impressive and important work filled with enlightening ideas and an approach that can influence behavior."--Herb Cohen, author of Negotiate This!

"Instant Influence is one of the clearest, most user-friendly guides for helping people change that I've come across."--Anne Fletcher, author of Thin For Life & Sober for Good

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“Because only you can truly convince yourself, Instant Influence is a mind-bending foray into the motivation behind real change.”--Marshall Goldsmith, bestselling author of MOJO

"Instant Influence will equip you with an array of simple, yet powerful, techniques to persuade others and move them to action. And as you learn, you'll gain fresh insights into the human condition itself."--Daniel H. Pink, Author of Drive and A Whole New Mind

"I keep a close eye on new business books; this one stands out for its sheer usefulness."--Doug Stone, bestselling co-author of Difficult Conversations

"At first, I told Mike that if his book delivered half of what the title promised, it would be totally worth my time. It delivers so much more!"--Michael C. Donaldson, author of Fearless Negotiating

"Although grounded in theory and braced by research, this book gives readers practical and useful information that can enrich their lives.”--Herb Cohen, author of You Can Negotiate Anything

"This book fires on all cylinders to deliver empowering techniques for your work & home life. Open yourself to the possibilities."--Michael C. Donaldson, author of Negotiating for Dummies

"The book is based on science but filled with practical, real-life examples of easy strategies for influencing others in a way that will benefit them and you."-–Anne M. Fletcher, author of Thin for Life

"Pantalon presents exactly one concept here, but it's a concept that will alter your view of communication"--Doug Stone, bestselling author of Difficult Conversations

"Anyone who wants to help someone move from point A to point B, will find it to be invaluable."--Anne Fletcher, author of Weight Loss Confidential

My Dan Pink Blog Guest Post

June 7, 2012

Check out my guest post on Dan Pink’s (author of “Drive: The Surprising Truth about what Motivates Us”) blog. It’s titled “Move People With 2 Irrational Questions” and can be found here .

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Motivator or Influencer: Which Would You Rather Be?

May 21, 2012

Why are some people uncomfortable with the idea of influencing others, yet they’re fine motivating them? I think it has to do with the fact that some think influencing amounts to manipulation and/or trickery, where you make people change for only your own gain and you influence them without their knowledge. The truth of the [...]

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What is the biggest mistake a person makes when trying to influence others?

February 21, 2012

Click here to listen to my Real Recognition Radio interview with Roy Saunderson & S. Max Brown (It’s FREE on iTunes). We had a great time talking about Instant Influence – my off-the-beaten-path and sometimes counterintuitive way of motivating people in the workplace, our children and even ourselves!

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Real Recognition Radio Interview

January 17, 2012

Be sure to catch my interview on Real Recognition Radio on Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 at 1pm EST. We’ll be talking about how to motivate people in the workplace. Don’t miss it!

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Influencing Your Way Into a Sold-Out Event

November 28, 2011

Check out my new blog post on Psychology Today. http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-science-influence/201111/influencing-your-way-sold-out-event

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Don’t Break the Dead Man’s Rule!

November 9, 2011

Here’s a tip to get you prepared to use Instant Influence, the only scientifically-proven method to motivate anyone in 7 minutes or less, with the people in your life who are not doing what you would like them to do, whether you find them at work or at home. The first step in any process of influencing [...]

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Want to be more influential with your kids?

November 7, 2011

Listen to my interview on LA Talk Radio Show, “Answers-4-The Family.” In it I discuss how to use my Instant Influence approach with your kids and many others. http://www.latalkradio.com/Players/Allen-103111.shtml.

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What’s the magic wand to get things done?

October 27, 2011

Mid-Day’s review of my book. http://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/2011/sep/190911-magic-Michael-V-Pantalon-Instant-Influence.htm

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Heart Before Head: The Legacy Of Steve Jobs

October 15, 2011

A Huffington Post blogpost co-authored with Margaret Moore. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mobileweb/margaret-moore/steve-jobs-advice_b_1004898.html

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Does Being Influential Make You Healthier & Happier?

October 15, 2011

My NEW blogpost in Psychology Today. http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-science-influence/201110/does-being-influential-make-you-healthier-happier

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