Faith, Family, and Influence: Leadership Lessons with Brian Ahearn

What does it really mean to lead with influence—and how do you do it ethically? In this episode of The Intentional Leader Podcast, Sean Olson welcomes Brian Ahearn, Cialdini-certified trainer and author of Influenced From Above. Brian unpacks the 7 principles of influence, shares personal stories about applying them in family and faith settings, and explains the difference between influence vs. manipulation. You’ll hear how influence can be your most powerful leadership tool when rooted in intentionality, relationship, and integrity. Whether you lead teams, sell products, or mentor people—this conversation will deepen your impact.📘 Get Brian’s books & training: influencepeople.biz 🧠 Featuring Cialdini’s science of persuasion #IntentionalLeader #Influence #LeadershipDevelopment #Cialdini #FaithAtWorkhttps://renogize.comhttps://intentionalleadernetwork.comhttps://seanolsonspeaks.comhttps://www.intentionalleadernetwork.com/leadership-and-business-planning-bootcamp-2026Links: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianfahearn/ Website - https://influencepeople.biz TEDx Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6ZqO8POtgo