Brian Ahearn, CMCT®, is the Chief Influence Officer at Influence PEOPLE, LLC. An author, international trainer, coach, and consultant. He is one of only 20 people in the world personally trained by Robert Cialdini, Ph.D., the most cited living social psychologist on the planet on the science of ethical influence. 

In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Brian Ahearn shares how his football coach, Todd Alles ,taught him the importance of always being prepared. Brian shares how through Todd he learned that luck is where preparation and opportunity collide.

Brian’s book, Influence PEOPLE: Powerful Everyday Opportunities to Persuade that are Lasting and Ethical, was named one of the 100 Best Influence Books of All Time by BookAuthority! His LinkedIn Learning courses on sales and coaching have been viewed by more than 100,000 people around the world!

To get in contact with Brian and learn more about his amazing work you can connect with him on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianfahearn/ or check out his website https://www.influencepeople.biz/.

Michael’s latest book, Roll Up Your Sleeves, is a story about how a father figure poured wisdom into the lives of four young men to help them understand how to guide others in changing times. It is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and independent local bookstores. Roll Up Your Sleeves teaches people how to Lead and Live in a Constant Changing World with easy applications. You can take a look by visiting the book visit http://rollupsleevesbook.com/

To learn more about Small Time Leaders podcast and Michael’s the Leadership & Life Journal blog- a new way to think about at the important things you already know, go to at https://michaelalantate.com/