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Extraordinary Influence : How Great Leaders Bring Out the Best in Others

Call no.: : 658.4092
Author: : Tim Irwin
Contributor: : Fairul Azli Bin Banchit
Summary: The author confers about the important elements to help others excel and aware of their potential. He pointed out that affirmation sets in motion huge positive changes in the brain where it releases certain neurochemicals associated with well-being and higher performance. We can gain an extraordinary ability in transforming others when we affirm them as to compare with giving out “constructive criticism.” He reiterated that the recent brain research argues that many of the things we do to motivate others in using constructive criticism, in fact, accomplish the exact opposite of what we intend. The most powerful personal affirmation occurs perhaps when another person acknowledges the strength of our character. Our brains benefit dramatically from affirmation.