The August 2011 issue of SUCCESS magazine explores the power of influence. Each of us has tremendous influence over others. How are you using yours?

The cover story features Amazon founder and insatiable entrepreneurial pioneer Jeff Bezos. He has revolutionized retail and is shaking up publishing. And as Amazon.com takes to the cloud, he’s far from finished! 

In "Changing the World," Sally Deneen recalls how the world’s best-known primatologist, Jane Goodall, pioneered a new approach to studying primates. Now, she’s focused on humans—inspiring young people to change the world. Managing editor Amy Anderson discovers how Harry Potter movie producer David Heyman knew he was onto something while reading the blockbuster movie’s first script. But did he know it would become a worldwide phenomenon? Plus, author and sales guru Jeffrey Gitomer profiles legendary thought leader Orison Swett Marden and discusses how Marden’s works influenced the lives of countless individuals—including Gitomer.

The issue also includes a Summer Reading list to help you chill out or get charged up, as well as profiles of President Ronald Reagan and tennis great Martina Navratilova and much more!

The SUCCESS CD inserted in each magazine features three people whose different powers of influence may help you discover your own. Publisher Darren Hardy interviews track star and World War II prison camp survivor Louis Zamperini, who shares the most powerful lessons he learned along his life’s journey, and Robert Cialdini, who shares his six tools of influence. Also, leadership expert John C. Maxwell reveals the power of delegating as a leadership training tool.