315. Robert Greene — The Truth About Influence

Welcome back to The Game Changing Attorney Podcast‘s “Road to the Summit” mini-series! As we continue our journey toward the 2024 Game Changers Summit, each Tuesday we’re diving into impactful conversations with the most powerful moments from previous Summits and speakers you’ll see this year. In this episode, we’re excited to feature New York Times Best-Selling Author, Robert Greene.  Known for his deep exploration of power, strategy, and human behavior, his books blend historical insights with psychological analysis to offer timeless lessons on influence, persuasion, and self-mastery. You’ll learn: Strategies to navigate any professional environment by understanding the social dynamics around you To discover true power from overcoming adversity and maintaining calm and fearlessness, as exemplified by figures like 50 Cent How discovering and aligning with your life’s task leads to true success, where fulfillment far outweighs financial gain Are you looking to utilize your power to its full potential? This episode will encourage you to examine your personal approach to leadership, unlock your inner strength, and build deeper connections with the members of your firm. The road to the Summit is here! ---- Show Notes: 00:00 – Introduction 03:11 – Knowing Yourself: Socratic Wisdom and Self-Discovery 06:05 – Handling Criticism: Learning from Negative Feedback 09:42 – Writing “The 48 Laws of Power”: A Cult Classic Journey 13:10 – Collaborating with 50 Cent on “The 50th Law” 17:33 – The Power of Turning Obstacles into Opportunities 22:36 – The Social Animal: Mastering Social Intelligence 27:48 – Embracing Mortality: The Role of Death in Life’s Meaning 36:10 – Defining Success: Following Your Unique Path ---- Links & Resources The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene 50 Cent The 50th Law by Robert Greene Mike Tyson Columbia Records Eminem Interscope Records Mahatma Gandhi National Basketball Association (NBA) The Oracle of Delphi Socrates Louis the XIV Jim Morrison Baby Boomers Jonathan Swift Elon Musk Steve Jobs ---- Listening to this episode but want to watch it? Check it out on Spotify.  Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. ---- Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O’Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more. ---- If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: Episode 279 — AMMA — Building Trust Through Authentic Leadership Episode 202 — Dr. Vanessa Bohns — You Have More Influence Than You Think Episode 245 — Sheila Heen — How to Master Difficult Conversations