Mastering Reciprocity: Elevate Your Speaking Career Ethically

Summary

In this episode, the speaker delves into the psychology of reciprocity, one of Robert Cialdini's key principles of influence, and how it can be leveraged ethically by speakers to gain more gigs, referrals, and rebookings without rewriting presentations or begging for business. The discussion includes practical strategies like maintaining active communication with bookers, providing added value during and after talks, and avoiding manipulative tactics. Illustrative examples from Cialdini's book and real-life scenarios are shared to highlight both ethical and unethical applications of reciprocity. The episode concludes with tips on maintaining long-term relationships and ensuring that giving remains genuine and not purely transactional.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Reciprocity

02:06 Real World Example: Street Vendor Story

03:30 Practical Ways to Use Reciprocity as a Speaker

12:45 When Reciprocity Goes Wrong

15:47 Avoiding Manipulative Uses of Reciprocity

20:29 Give Because You Care, Not to Get

22:06 Cal l to Action and Wrap-up

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