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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Maxwell, John C., 1947–

How to influence people : make a difference in your world / John C. Maxwell, Jim Dornan.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN 978-1-4002-0474-8

1. Influence (Psychology) 2. Success—Psychological aspects. I. Dornan, Jim. II. Title.

BF774.M383 2013

158.2—dc23

2012043050

Printed in the United States of America

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