The art of quiet influence : eastern wisdom and mindfulness for work and life : Confucius, Rumi, Gandhi, the Buddha, taoists, Zen masters, and more

Anyone can be a quiet influencer. But not everyone knows how. "A tremendous and relevant read!" -Stephen M. R. Covey, New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Speed of Trust Drawing on the enduring wisdom of the Buddha, Confucius, Rumi, Gandhi and others, The Art of Quiet Influence shows anyone, not just bosses, how to use influence without authority, a key mindfulness principle, to get things done at work and in life. Through the classic wisdom of 12 Eastern sages, relevant insights from influence research, and anecdotes and advice from 25 contemporary experts, Davis lays out a path for becoming a "mainspring," the unobtrusive yet powerful influencer first introduced in her book The Greats on Leadership . Organized around three core influence practices - Invite Participation, Share Power, and Aid Progress - readers will learn how to take mindfulness practice "out of the gym and onto the field," while gaining the confidence and practical know-how to be influential in whatever role they occupy. Influence Is Getting Things Done Without Coercion. It's Strength Without Force-mindfulness In Action. Master Influencers Walk Lightly, Talk Softly And Have No Need Of A Big Stick, Yet Collective Success Hinges On Their Words And Deeds. Anyone Can Be A Quiet Influencer. Featuring Twelve Specific Practices, Twelve Typical Pitfalls And Dozens Of Powerful Stories And Examples, The Art Of Quiet Influence Is A Roadmap For The Journey. Author Jocelyn Davis Weaves Together The Timeless Wisdom Of Eastern Thinkers-from Confucius To The Buddha, From Rumi To Gandhi-with Research And Insights From Modern-day Experts, Revealing What's Wrong With The Western View Of Influence As Short-term Persuasion And Showing Instead How To Create Trust-based Collaborations With Lasting Impact. Participation -- Be humane -- Confucius -- Applaud anguish -- The yoga vasiha -- Create delight -- Zhuangzi -- Practice patience -- Rumi -- Power -- Walk with the devil -- The Mahbhrata -- Follow the leaders -- Sima qian -- Fight softly -- Murasaki Shikibu -- Rule yourself -- Mahatma Gandhi -- Progress -- Establish mindfulness -- Gautama Buddha -- Tend the soil -- Mencius -- Be present -- Zen master Dogen -- Leave well -- IBN tufayl -- Epilogue: the thirteenth sage -- Appendices -- A. Quiet influence tactics -- B. Q&A -- Endnotes -- Index -- Acknowledgments. Mindfulness meets execution . . . at work. The wisdom of 12 Eastern sages, augmented by modern research on workplace influence, is the basis for profound yet practical advice on getting things done without force.