Professor Ray Hull coauthors new book 'The Art of Influence'

ͷ State Communication Sciences and Disorders Professor Ray Hull has coauthored a new book, “The Art of Influence,” with New York Times best-selling author Jim Stovall.

The “Art of Influence” is the fourth collaboration between Hull and Stovall in their personal development series, “Your Ultimate Guide,” intended to help readers gain business and personal success through effective communication. This book follows "The Art of Communication," "The Art of Presentation" and “The Art of Learning” in the series.

Hull and Stovall are longtime friends and colleagues, and their blend of real-world experience and academic expertise make them specialists on a spectrum of topics including education, communication and influence.

The “Art of Influence” helps readers understand what makes someone influential, why it is important to learn how to gain influence and how the changing world affects how you influence others.

The “Art of Influence” was released in November and is available for purchase online, including on .


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