Scholar, author, and philanthropist Zoe Chance explains the science behind influence and how we can master it in our everyday lives.

Influence is powerful — it helps us move up in the world and get people to support our ideas.

While most of us intuitively associate influence with manipulation, the desire to become influential is not a bad thing.

If we want to pursue our life's goals and connect with people meaningfully, charisma and persuasiveness can go a long way.

Zoe Chance is an author, researcher, and climate philanthropist. As a professor at the Yale School of Management, she specializes in interpersonal influence, persuasion, and decision-making.

In Influence is Your Superpower, Chance explores the science behind influence and offers practical advice on mastering the skill of persuasion.