Jon Levy - The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence

Jon Levy is a behavioral scientist best known for his work in influence, human connection, and decision making. He specializes in applying the latest research to transform the way companies (from Fortune 500 brands to startups) approach marketing, sales, consumer engagement, and culture. Jon joins Zarak and Erik to discuss his most recent book published just last week, "You're Invited: The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence." In their interview they cover the origins of The Influencers Dinner, a secret dining experience Jon founded over a decade ago that brings together industry leaders from Nobel laureates, Olympians, celebrities, executives, and overall "interesting people." Jon was able to apply his understanding of the mechanics of human behavior (such as how people hate networking, but love making friends) to cultivate experiences rooted in emotional concepts like generosity and novelty. The results are events that are more remarkable and meaningful to those involved. Other topics include the contagiousness of the behaviors of people we surround ourselves with, the connection between social integration and long life, and how to harness the IKEA effect to create a sense of belonging for people without spending big bucks.

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Jon Levy - The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence is an episode from Action Design Radio by Erik Johnson.

This episode is 46:34 long.

This episode was published on May 19, 2021.

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