The Go-Giver Influencer: A Little Story About a Most Persuasive Idea (Go-Giver, Book 3)
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<p><b>From the best-selling authors of </b><b><i>The Go-Giver</i></b><b>, </b><b><i>Go-Givers Sell More</i></b><b>, and </b><b><i>The Go-Giver Leader</i></b><b> comes another compelling parable about the paradox of getting ahead by placing other people's interests first.</b> </p> <p><i>The Go-Giver Influencer</i> is a story about two young, ambitious businesspeople: Gillian Waters, the chief buyer for Smith & Banks, a midsize company that operates a national chain of pet accessory stores; and Jackson Hill, the founder of Angels Clothed in Fur, a small but growing manufacturer of all-natural pet foods. Each has something the other wants. </p> <p>To Jackson, Smith & Banks represents the possibility of reaching more animals with his products - if he can negotiate terms and conditions that will protect his company's integrity. To Gillian, Angels Clothed in Fur could give her company a distinctive, uniquely high-quality line that will help them stand out from their competitors - if Angels Clothed in Fur can be persuaded to give them an exclusive.</p> <p>At first, the negotiations are adversarial and frustrating. Then, coincidentally, Gillian and Jackson each encounter a mysterious yet kindly mentor. Over the next week, while neither one realizes the other is doing the same, both Gillian and Jackson learn the heart of both mentors' philosophies: The Five Secrets of Genuine Influence.</p> <p>The story ends in a way that surprises everyone - and with lessons we can all apply in our efforts to resolve conflicts and influence others.</p>