I recently joined Brad Carr on his podcast, where he interviews leaders from a wide range of fields, including military, business, and academia.

In this conversation, we discuss the science behind manipulation and difficult personality traits, including narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism, and why it’s important to understand how these patterns show up in everyday life.

The discussion covers a range of topics, from recognizing manipulation and scams to thinking more clearly in difficult situations. It’s a broad introduction to how these behaviors operate and why they can be challenging to deal with, even for experienced professionals.

If you’re interested in understanding the dynamics behind difficult behavior, this episode is a good place to start.