Learn effective social engineering techniques to gain management buy-in for initiatives in this 52-minute conference talk from Derbycon 2018. Explore strategies for positive influence, including sincerity, empathy, gratitude, and kindness. Discover how to navigate office politics, implement decisions, use positive reinforcement, and build trust. Gain insights on networking, asking for help, and creating choice architecture to achieve your goals. Develop the courage and skills needed to manipulate social and political systems ethically for successful outcomes.