Influencer
by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, David Maxfield, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler
Narrated by Joseph Grenny
Why Listen to This Audiobook?
One of the authors narrating his own book on persuasion is either the boldest credibility move in business audio — or proof that influence starts with owning the room yourself.
- Great if you want: a practical, research-backed framework for driving real behavioral change
- Listening experience: structured and case-study-driven — cerebral but never dry
- Narration: Grenny narrates with authority; his co-authorship gives it a rare insider conviction
- Skip if: you've already read Crucial Conversations — overlap is significant
About This Audiobook
The authors of Crucial Conversations return with a companion volume focused not on high-stakes conversations but on the broader challenge of changing behavior — in organizations, communities, and individuals. Influencer presents a framework built on six sources of influence, arguing that sustainable change requires working across multiple dimensions simultaneously rather than relying on any single lever. The book's strength is in its case studies, drawn from public health interventions, corporate transformations, and social change campaigns.
Joseph Grenny narrates in a voice familiar from the Crucial Conversations series — measured, credible, and unhurried. His delivery suits the book's research-heavy approach, keeping the material grounded without making it dry. At just over eight hours, this is a comprehensive treatment that rewards listeners engaged with questions of leadership, management, or large-scale behavior change.