Catalyst. Book Summary

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Jonah Berger

What’s inside

Catalyst by Jonah Berger explores how to change anyone’s mind. It provides insights on reducing barriers and employing psychological strategies to help people overcome resistance to change.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding psychological barriers to change
  • Improving persuasion and influence skills
  • Learning strategies for effective change management
  • Enhancing communication to reduce resistance

Key Points

  • Identify the barriers to change
  • Reduce reactance and gain agreement
  • Ease endowment and encourage flexibility
  • Leverage uncertainty while guiding decision-making
  • Corroborate the change with social influence
  • Use catalysts to foster change rather than pushing harder

Who’s it For

  • Marketing professionals
  • Business leaders
  • Psychologists
  • Salespeople
  • Change management specialists

About the author

Jonah Berger is a marketing professor at the Wharton School and a world-renowned expert on change, influence, and consumer behavior.