For more than 35 years, Dr. Gregory Neidert has been an organizational consultant, who is an expert in ameliorating organizational and social traps by applying the science of social influence. He works with management and employees to help shape a working culture that is maximally adaptable to ever changing internal and external organizational demands. He focuses much of his time on coaching and training others on the ethical business applications of the science of social influence.
Dr. Neidert holds a directorship with INFLUENCE AT WORK, an international consulting, strategic planning and training organization based on the Six Principles of Influence (per the research of Dr. Robert Cialdini). In addition, he developed the Core Motives Model of Social Influence. This model helps individuals understand when each of Dr. Robert Cialdini’s six Principles of Influence becomes especially important and most effective. His vast listing of clients range from Fortune 100 companies, to medium and small size businesses, and a variety of government agencies and non-profit organizations. In addition, as President of World Work, Inc., he is the creator of the World of Work Inventory, a comprehensive psychometric assessment used throughout North America, Britain, Australia, and New Zealand.
Dr. Neidert received his Ph.D. from Arizona State University, where he was a faculty member in the Department of Psychology. In his more than 35 years at ASU, he received numerous honors and awards, including Outstanding Professor, Outstanding Faculty, Promoter of Excellence Award, and Research Fellow at the Lincoln Center for Private and Public Sector Ethics.
What Dr. Cialdini says about Dr. Neidert:
“Dr. Gregory Neidert is a superb consultant, speaker, and trainer on the topic of influence. This is not simply because he understands the topic so well, but also because of his ability to convey that understanding to others in ways that render the material immediately useable.”
—Dr. Robert Cialdini,
New York Times Business Best Seller Author, CEO, and President of INFLUENCE AT WORK
What others are saying about Dr. Neidert:
Dr. Neidert’s vast listing of clients range from Fortune 100 companies to medium and small size businesses. Motorola, Honeywell, Intel, Merrill Lynch, Zales Corporation, Limited Credit Services, Wisconsin Public Service, Allied Signal, W.W. Grainger, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Arizona Public Service, etc. are only a few of his corporate clients.
“It was a fantastic 2 days! Dr. Neidert could really keep the audience’s attention. He speaks with fun and expertise. I got really powerful insights which I can implement immediately.”
– Bas Wouters, Director – Cirino
“Good presentation and delivery by Dr. Neidert – came across as an authority and likeable – very persuasive. Science around the principles very useful – at personal level, I found value in naming and becoming more aware of the principles in persuading as well as the structure of analyzing situations and applying the principles. Provided tools I and my team have already put to work.”
– Don Fishel, Vice President – Work Truck Division, Safe Fleet
“Dr. Neidert and his Science of Influence presentation has been a hit for our clients each and every time he presents the material. He has a way of giving the information in an attention getting manner as well as involving the crowd to encourage their implementing what they learn. Dr. Neidert is an absolute pleasure to work with and we will continue to use his expertise in the art of influence in the future!”
– Cat Lester, Content Producer, Scheduling Institute
“We LOVED LOVED LOVED Greg! Wished we had him all the next day but had quite the productive day ourselves! Ripple effect from Greg, I’m sure! We identify the principles on a daily basis now! I identified many watching sitcoms last night! I have forwarded information to my boss to see if we cannot invite him back to inspire and teach the whole company at our annual Spring meeting.”
– Mary Dowling, Assistant Director, Newspaper National Network
“Greg is the hardest working and most effective consultant I have ever worked with. His presentation style is extremely interactive and as a result our team really began to think “influence” and apply the concepts to our business. Greg’s continued interest in our business along with his feedback and support really sets him apart from other consultants.”
– Gloria Payne, Manager, Landacorp
“AGRIP was extremely pleased with the power of Dr. Neidert’s workshop on The Science of Influence and the Art of Persuasion for our Institute for Leadership and Management. He did a superb job in preparing to understand the very unique organizations represented and in tailoring his presentation for an extremely diverse audience. I am confident that were we to offer this workshop again in the near future, that at least 85% of those executives in attendance would send additional people from their own organization.”
– Harold Pumford, CEO, Assoc of Governmental Risk Pools
“We were really happy with your presentation, and I know that our members walked away with real and immediately applicable information. For the ‘scientists’ in the audience, the research you cited was really valuable too -adding MUCH credibility to the suggestions you made.”
– Katheryn W. Heidrich, Ph.D., CenterPoint Institute
“Dr. Neidert’s session on the Science of Influence was a great blend of well-researched scientific theory and practical business applications. Each of the principles of influence resonated with me and helped me rethink some of the challenges facing my organization. Later with Dr. Neidert’s assistance, we retooled an important advertising message to help increase response rates.”
– Bill Strathmann, CEO, Network for Good
“He’s an incredible teacher and an incredible leader. It has been a life-changing event to work together. He is head and shoulders above anyone else I have ever worked with in the classroom. He’s a natural and people automatically respond to him. He’s exceptional on so many different levels.”
– George Melton, Retail Sales Manager, Agriliance
“Dr. Neidert was engaging and exceptionally knowledgeable. He is extremely well versed on this topic and a great presenter.”
– Bob Bingham, President and CEO, Little Gym International
“I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Neidert at an event that my company, The Scheduling Institute, recently hosted and I can see why everyone talks so highly of him. He was professional, kind and a joy to work with. I have heard nothing but positive feedback regarding Dr. Neidert and his Science of Influence presentation from everyone who attended the event. I look forward to working with him again in the future!!”
– Rose Sanders, Event Coordinator, Scheduling Institute
“This workshop presented by Dr. Gregory Neidert was very engaging and valuable. The presentation was above and beyond what I expected. I felt drawn to make my brain work every second during this workshop. I did not want to miss any valuable lessons.”
– Shirley D., Quebec, Canada
“Dr. Neidert is an exceptional leader, communicator and teacher!”
– Craig Thompson, Human Solutions Canada
“Greg is a great instructor that guided the class with an expert’s touch and skill.”
– Allen Burnsworth, Primerica Financial Services
