Influenced from Above: Where Faith and Influence Meet

The most powerful influence doesn't just change minds-it changes hearts.

After a successful career, John Andrews thought retirement would be the reward for a lifetime of hard work. But as the excitement of freedom fades, he feels a deeper calling from God-something beyond golf games and leisurely mornings. When a building project at his church sparks his interest, John sees a chance to serve the Lord and make a lasting difference.

What begins as a simple volunteer effort quickly becomes a complex challenge. John must navigate not only the personalities within the church but also the demands of the city council, zoning boards, contractors, and the wider community. To succeed, he must draw on all he learned in business-especially the principles of influence-and blend them with the Biblical truths he's discovering. (or maybe, ...Biblical truths he strives to live.)

Influenced from Above shows us that that true influence is more than getting others to say "yes"-it's about leading with humility, serving others in Christ's name, and building something that lasts far beyond bricks and mortar.

Told with warmth and insight, Influenced from Above is an inspiring business parable for Christian leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals who want to bring their faith and skills together to create ethical and meaningful change-in work, life, and the Kingdom of God.

Author: Brian Ahearn
Publisher: Influence People, LLC
Published: 10/21/2025
Pages: 222
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.67lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.51d
ISBN: 9781733178563

About the Author
Ahearn, Brian: - "Brian Ahearn is the Chief Influence Officer at Influence PEOPLE. A dynamic international keynote speaker, trainer, coach and consultant, Brian specializes in applying the science of influence and persuasion in everyday situations. He is one of only 20 individuals in the world who currently holds the Cialdini Method Certified Trainer(R) designation. This specialization in the psychology of persuasion was earned directly from Robert B. Cialdini, Ph.D. - the most cited living social psychologist in the world on the science of ethical persuasion. Brian is one of only a handful of people certified to lead the Moment Maker Workshop, which is based on Robert Cialdini's New York Times best selling book Pre-suasion.PassionBrian's passion is to help you achieve greater professional success and enjoy more personal happiness. He does this by teaching you how to ethically move others to action using the science of persuasion. Always looking to perfect his presentation skills, Brian regularly does improv comedy and some occasional acting. This enables him to have fast-paced, lively and engaging presentations. ExperienceA cum laude graduate of Miami University, Brian has been in the business arena for more than 30 years and training people for more than two decades. In addition to his influence, sales and leadership training, Brian has coached regional vice presidents, sales managers and field sales reps. Brian is a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and a Competent Toastmaster (CTM).Writing and TrainingBrian is a prolific writer. He was named one of the Top 100 Influencers of 2016 by the Science of Digital Marketing. His blog has readers in 200 countries and was named one of the Top 30 Psychology Blogs of 2012 by the Online Psychology Degree Guide. He's been cited in several books including Yes! 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to be Persuasive, The small BIG, and Introducing Persuasion: A Practical Guide. In addition to his writing, Brian authored the Lynda.com/LinkedIn Learning course Persuasive Selling which has been viewed by 60,000 people. Persuasive Coaching went live during the first quarter of 2019 and Building a Coaching Culture: Improving Performance Through Timely Feedback went online in April.PersonalWhen Brian isn't busy influencing, he enjoys physical activity and travel. In his younger days he was a competitive powerlifter and bodybuilder. When he decided to put the weights down, he took up long-distance running, twice qualifying for and competing in the historic Boston Marathon. An avid martial artist, he is a 2nd degree black belt in Taekwondo. A Scotch lover, to celebrate their 30th anniversary he and Jane spent three weeks in Scotland and Ireland. Brian and Jane have one daughter, Abigail, who is an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter."