Michael Pantalon —

"Instant Influence is a fabulous concept and a fabulous book.”--Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager® and Lead with LUV

"This is the rare book that is both practical and profound."--Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive and A Whole New Mind

"There is no praise too high for this book!"--Michael C. Donaldson, author of Fearless Negotiating

“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

"Read Instant Influence and get ready because things will never be the same."--Marshall Goldsmith, New York Times & million-copy bestselling author of What Got You Here, Won't Get You There

"How ready are you to learn the skills to have maximum influence? Is it time to read Instant Influence? Absolutely!”--Thomas Crum, author of The Magic of Conflict

"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

"This is one of the best ways to convince patients to make the most of our services."--Anne Vance, CEO, Pavillon Treatment Center & Former CEO, Crossroads Antigua (Eric Clapton’s Rehab)

“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

INSTANT INFLUENCE at the Retail Facilities Summit

July 8, 2011

I will be speaking at the Retail Facilities Summit in Miami (CraigMichaels, Organizer) on Monday, July 11th. (http://www.retailfacilitiessummit.com/) It should be a great opportunity to spread the word about using ultra-brief motivational strategies to promote positive change in store development, construction and operation to some of the nation’s top retail executives. I’m looking forward to it!

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Blog Business World Reviews INSTANT INFLUENCE

July 8, 2011

See what NEW motivational staregies business leaders are using. http://t.co/KpiOa5m

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Read ANY Part of My Book for FREE Online!

June 20, 2011

Just click on the link below and then on “Open Book.” http://www.hachettebookgroup.com/books_9780316083348.htm That way, you can decide if you like it BEFORE you buy it, but I’m sure you’ll quickly see that you can use it to motivate anyone, including yourself, FAST!

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Feeling Stuck? Here’s How to Get Motivated!

June 20, 2011

INSTANT INFLUENCE highlights in this past week’s edition of “USA Weekend.” http://livesmart.usaweekend.com/2011/06/17/get-motivated/

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INSTANT INFLUENCE in Bloomberg’s BusinessWeek

June 20, 2011

Check out a list of great NEW business books, including Instant Influence, at http://buswk.co/khG567.

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INSTANT INFLUENCE on the “Circles of Change” Talk Radio Show

June 13, 2011

Check out the podcast at http://echo2.mobi/drzara.

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INSTANT INFLUENCE for Sales & Commerce

May 21, 2011

Check out my interview/podcast about how to use INSTANT INFLUENCE in sales and commerce on The Street.com’s “Real Story” with Gregg Greenberg on iTunes. Click on the link below and then on the podcast titled May 16th, “Instant Influence.” Scrub to minute 25:40 and enjoy! http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/instant-influence-lifeway/id201636852?i=94067014

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