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How to Turn Your Knowledge Into Opportunity | Russ Ruffino

Most people think persuasion starts with your message. It actually starts with your audience. AJ sits down with entrepreneur and marketing expert Russ Ruffino to explore why empathy—not charisma or credentials—is the foundation of influence. From storytelling and copywriting to p ...  Show more

How to Make Your Ideas Impossible to Ignore | Social Intelligence Briefing

Most people think great work speaks for itself. It doesn’t. AJ and Johnny break down why smart, analytical people so often lose credit for their best ideas—and how influence, status, and communication determine who actually gets remembered. Backed by decades of research, they exp ...  Show more

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