If You're Curious About These Questions...
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- What if you could get some of the world’s most influential people to cook dinner and do chores for you—and have them leave feeling more connected to you than ever?
- Have you ever wondered why most networking events feel awkward, and how behavioral psychology can help you design gatherings that people actually want to attend?
- Are you curious about the specific 'trust formula' that can turn a group of total strangers into a loyal, supportive community in a single evening?
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Key Takeaways from You're Invited
- Discover why human connection is the secret ingredient behind successful businesses and movements, tapping into our deep evolutionary need for community.
- Master the art of building trust quickly with strangers by leveraging the 'halo effect' of referrals and creating shared 'vulnerability loops.'
- Understand the 'IKEA effect' and why people place significantly more value on experiences or relationships they actively put effort into rather than things they are simply given.
- Learn how to become a behavioral designer who crafts engaging events—like cooperative dinner parties—that foster authentic bonding through shared tasks.
- Find out how asking a rival or client for a favor, rather than giving them an expensive gift, can actually win their loyalty by making them feel invested in your relationship.
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You're Invited
The Power of Connection
Biological Need
Shared Vulnerability
Building Trust Quickly
The Halo Effect
Vulnerability Loops
The Value of Contribution
The IKEA Effect
The Ben Franklin Effect
Actionable Design
Connecting with Anyone
Empathetic Outreach
Global Influencers
Industry Leaders
Community Leaders
Embrace Diversity
Four Pillars of Community
Membership
Influence
Shared Values
Emotional Connection
Behavioral Event Design
Predictable Irrationality
Transition Periods
Design Backward
Ethical Application
Starting Your Movement
Start Small
Consistency
Abandon Networking
Quiz — Test Your Understanding
Question 1 of 10
Why did Jean Nidetech's initial meetings, which eventually became Weight Watchers, prove to be so successful?
You're Invited — Full Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: Recommendation
Chapter 2: Human connection is the essential ingredient for every successful business or social movement.
Chapter 3: Quickly building trust is essential for creating community.
Chapter 4: People value things they’ve contributed to more than the gifts they receive.
Chapter 5: When building community, shared values matter — but diversity is vital, too.
Chapter 6: You can truly connect with anyone by learning to put yourself in their shoes.
Chapter 7: Strong communities make people feel they truly belong.
Chapter 8: Understanding behavioral psychology helps you to design more effective events.
Chapter 9: When you’re trying to build a community, start where you want to end up.
Chapter 10: The most powerful social movements began over a cup of coffee.
You're Invited Summary & Overview
You’re Invited (2021) is your guide to creating connections and building communities around what personally matters most. It reveals the key things you need to know about behavioral psychology in order to design events that best fit your business and values – and shows how you can make a real difference in the world.
Who Should Listen to You're Invited?
- Business leaders looking to create a more supportive company culture
- Introverts craving connection without the social pressure
- Social justice activists looking to increase engagement
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