Persuadable | Al Pittampalli | Talks at Google

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Persuadable: How Great Leaders Change Their Minds to Change the World

Drawing on evidence from social science, history, politics, and more, business consultant Al Pittampalli reveals why confidence, consistency, and conviction, are increasingly becoming liabilities—while humility, inconsistency, and radical open-mindedness are powerful leadership assets.  Successful leaders now realize that a genuine willingness to change their own minds is the ultimate competitive advantage.

In "Persuadable", Pittampalli doesn’t just explain why you should be persuadable. Distilling cutting edge research from cognitive and social psychology, he shows you precisely how. This talk is full of with actionable advice and is an invaluable guide for today’s data-driven, results-oriented leader.

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