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The Hidden Side of Manipulation: Conversation with Lisa Bilyeu – Webcast
Some of the most difficult people to recognize are those who know how to make a good impression. In this conversation with Lisa Bilyeu on Women of Impact, I explore the psychology behind manipulation, deception, … Read more
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The Most Difficult Person at Work May Be the One You Don’t See Coming
Most of us have had the experience of discovering that someone we trusted wasn’t quite the person we thought they were. Often, the realization comes slowly. A story doesn’t quite match what you remember. Something … Read more
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How Manipulators Gain Trust: Deception, Power, and Personality – Webcast
Why are some people so effective at gaining trust, even when their intentions may be anything but trustworthy? In this conversation on the Reclaim Your Reality podcast, I explore the psychology of manipulation and the … Read more
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How to Recognize Manipulation: Machiavellianism and the Dark Triad – Webcast
Some people are particularly skilled at influencing others while keeping their true intentions hidden. Understanding how they operate is an important first step toward recognizing manipulation and protecting yourself from its consequences. In this conversation … Read more
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Why Some Relationships Feel Addictive: The Psychology of Attraction and Manipulation – Webcast
Why can some relationships feel so compelling, even when we recognize that something isn’t right? In this conversation with Chelsey Brooke Cole on the Restoring Resilience podcast, we discuss the psychology behind intense attraction, manipulation, … Read more
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Understanding Manipulation and Difficult Personalities – Podcast
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 … Read more
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The 3 Difficult Personality Patterns Every Leader Encounters
Most leaders are comfortable handling everyday conflict. When the issue is stress, unclear expectations, or a simple misunderstanding, a candid conversation usually gets things back on track. But some patterns of behavior fail to respond … Read more
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Why Communication Training Fails With Certain People
Most organizations rely on communication workshops to solve interpersonal problems. These programs can be helpful when the issue is truly communication. But every leader eventually encounters situations where even the best techniques make no difference. … Read more
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When Communication Isn’t the Problem: Understanding Conflict IQ
Most workplace conflict is treated as a communication problem: unclear expectations, poor phrasing, mismatched styles, or simple misunderstanding. In many situations, this is true… once people slow down, clarify intent, and listen, the tension resolves. … Read more