About this episode

Howie Chan discusses the true meaning of influence and introduces a framework for changing human behavior to achieve better results.

In this solo episode, Howie Chan breaks down the true meaning of influence and why most people misunderstand it. Rather than focusing on persuasion, communication, or attention, Howie reveals that real influence comes down to one thing: changing human behavior. Through a simple but powerful framework, Howie explains why people don’t take action — and how leaders, founders, and professionals can finally unlock consistent results. You’ll learn the critical difference between motivation and friction, and why adding more effort often backfires when trying to influence outcomes. This episode dives into practical applications for both personal development and influencing others, from building better habits to closing clients more effectively. Chapters: 00:01:12 What Influence Really Is (and Why Most Get It Wrong) 00:03:36 The Core Formula: Less Friction + More Motivation 00:05:20 The “SUPER” Friction Framework 00:08:12 Applying the Formula to Any Situation Check out my conversation with Dr. Robert Cialdini: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8joK8ViLneY&t=48s Check out my conversation with Matt Sucha: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Evkin9z6Z4w The Behavioring Blueprint: A FREE, 7-day…

People in this episode

Host: Howie Chan

Topics covered

• influence
• human behavior
• motivation
• friction
• personal development
• business strategies

Keywords

• influence
• behavior change
• motivation
• friction
• personal development
• business deals
• closing clients

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Organizations: The Behavioring Company

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