About the author

Mike Clayton started working life in the academic world and has since been a consultant and project manager, a trainer and executive coach, and a facilitator and speaker. Throughout this time he has observed some of the most influential people and how they are able to influence the people around them. Over the last 20 years he has studied the science of influence and honed his skills, while starting two successful businesses and becoming a respected public speaker and author. Over the last eight years Mike has trained and spoken extensively on the subject of influence and persuasion, helping people to articulate their message persuasively and put it across in a compelling and powerful way.

Mike has a science PhD from the University ...

Get How to Influence in any situation now with the O’Reilly learning platform.

O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.