Influencing Like Jesus Teaches Everyone the Steps

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., January 15 /Christian Newswire/ -- Business Management Professor and Author Dr. Michael Zigarelli believes leadership is not just for business, ministry or political professionals—but is an important tool for anyone who is hoping to persuade someone else.

"Everyday we are in situations where the element of influence is at hand," Zigarelli said. "Whether it is between teacher-student, parent-child, coach-player, friend-friend, we hope to persuade someone and can adopt the same methods of persuasion that Jesus exemplified during his life and ministry."

Drawing from the timeless lessons of the world's greatest influencer—Jesus—Dr. Zigarelli presents fifteen positive ways to open people's eyes and change their minds, even when they're highly resistant to change.

His new book, Influencing Like Jesus, examines several biblical principles of action like: Pray for Change; Know Your Audience; Connect Through Similarity; Serve Their Needs; Ask for Their Opinion. He also explores five key traits of a Godly influencer: Be Authentic, Be Compassionate, Be Honest, Be Excellent and Be Gentle.

Zigarelli is associate professor of management at Charleston Southern University and former Dean of the Regent University School of Business. He is also the author of The Minister's MBA.

Influencing Like Jesus is now available for $14.99 at all book stores and on-line.