As a leader, the ability to influence your colleagues is vital. Scientists in this session will discuss their cutting-edge research on persuasion, giving us an insight into our own persuasive abilities as well as how influence impacts others.

• Why are some people more easily persuaded than others?
• Do we accurately estimate our ability to influence those around us?
• What are the pitfalls of being persuasive?

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Many people misunderstand the value and impact of “goal setting” and related practices: for example, the use of specific, clear, and highly challenging deliverables to boost performance. In this session you’ll discover what is new, surprising and important about neuroscience research and goal pursuit and attainment.