“With admirable style, Marshall makes a compelling case for a brand of influence that offers lasting benefits for all concerned. It is civil persuasion, which requires affording the recipients of one’s persuasive appeals respect and compassion. Best of all, he provides a set of specific steps for attaining the goal. For anyone interested in the effectiveness and ethics of persuasion, this is a book to be taken seriously.”

Robert Cialdini, author of 'Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion'

“Being civil is as necessary as it is difficult, meaning that it becomes most essential when we are least able to muster it. At a moment when the world tips into polarizing and unproductive arguments, Marshall provides a spirited defense of respect and compassion. I wish we didn’t need this book as much as we obviously do.”

John Kaag, author of 'Hiking with Nietzsche: On Becoming Who You Are'

“Marshall doesn’t promise quick wins or clever hacks. Instead, he makes a compelling case that engaging people as human beings—not targets—increases both your moral integrity and your persuasive power. Just Hear Me Out is the rare book that can make you a more effective communicator and a better person at the same time.”

Daniel H. Pink, author of 'To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth about Moving Others'

“Just Hear Me Out forcefully argues that being good and being effective are not mutually exclusive. Using deep insights from moral philosophy, social psychology, and compelling examples of ethically skillful persuasion, Marshall gives us a set of tools for improving the world (and ourselves) one mind at a time. It’s a whole new way of talking about how to talk to each other.”

David Bather Woods, author of 'Arthur Schopenhauer: The Life and Thought of Philosophy’s Greatest Pessimist'

"Marshall offers a compelling philosophical framework for understanding what makes persuasion both ethical and effective. Drawing on both classical thinking from philosophy and contemporary social science research, he shows how respect and compassion are not just moral ideals but practical necessities for changing minds on the issues that matter most. An invaluable resource for anyone trying to bridge divides in our polarized times.”

Joshua Kalla, Yale University