EPISODE · Jun 3, 2024 · 30 MIN
How Much Does Manipulation Cost?
from Outwitting the Manipulator · host Dr. Dennis Becker & Robin Golinski
Robin and Dennis cover the pervasive and often immeasurable costs of manipulation in personal, professional, and global settings. They emphasize how manipulation is increasingly sophisticated and insidious, impacting individuals and society as a whole. They highlight real-world examples and studies showing the significant financial and emotional costs of manipulative behaviors, particularly in the workplace. The conversation explores the types of workplace manipulators, their motivations, and the detrimental effects on company morale and efficiency. They also provide insights on how to identify and address manipulation through communication strategies and the importance of tackling these behaviors head-on. Robin and Dennis conclude by inviting listeners to join their workshops for deeper learning and effective skills to counteract manipulation.You can find the book, Outwitting the Manipulator, on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Outwitting-Manipulator-Protecting-Yourself-Real-Time/dp/1953806244 Our main website: HTTP://outwitinrealtime.com APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outwitting-the-manipulator/id1644706232 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4peb6yxqyrYQllAo8c6KTE?si=NbBsepYzSc-FWrwOjHAuCA Topics 00:00 Introduction to Manipulation Costs01:09 The Rise of Manipulation in Society02:34 Personal and Professional Costs of Manipulation03:36 Manipulation in Corporate Settings05:02 Case Study: Addressing Manipulation in the Workplace07:53 Understanding Manipulative Behaviors11:01 The Impact of Manipulation on Business20:58 Legal and HR Perspectives on Manipulation25:27 Manipulation in Family Dynamics27:01 Conclusion and Call to Action
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<div>Robin and Dennis cover<span> the pervasive and often immeasurable costs of manipulation in personal, professional, and global settings. They emphasize how manipulation is increasingly sophisticated and insidious, impacting individuals and society as a whole. They highlight real-world examples and studies showing the significant financial and emotional costs of manipulative behaviors, particularly in the workplace. The conversation explores the types of workplace manipulators, their motivations, and the detrimental effects on company morale and efficiency. They also provide insights on how to identify and address manipulation through communication strategies and the importance of tackling these behaviors head-on. Robin and Dennis conclude by inviting listeners to join their workshops for deeper learning and effective skills to counteract manipulation.</span></div><p><font size="3">You can find the book, Outwitting the Manipulator, on Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Outwitting-Manipulator-Protecting-Yourself-Real-Time/dp/1953806244" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Outwitting-Manipulator-Protecting-Yourself-Real-Time/dp/1953806244</a></font></p><p><font size="3">Our main website: <a href="http://outwitinrealtime.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HTTP://outwitinrealtime.com</a></font></p><p><font size="3">APPLE PODCASTS: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outwitting-the-manipulator/id1644706232" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outwitting-the-manipulator/id1644706232</a></font></p><p><font size="3">SPOTIFY: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4peb6yxqyrYQllAo8c6KTE?si=NbBsepYzSc-FWrwOjHAuCA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/episode/4peb6yxqyrYQllAo8c6KTE?si=NbBsepYzSc-FWrwOjHAuCA</a></font></p><p><span>Topics</span></p><div>00:00 Introduction to Manipulation Costs</div><div>01:09 The Rise of Manipulation in Society</div><div>02:34 Personal and Professional Costs of Manipulation</div><div>03:36 Manipulation in Corporate Settings</div><div>05:02 Case Study: Addressing Manipulation in the Workplace</div><div>07:53 Understanding Manipulative Behaviors</div><div>11:01 The Impact of Manipulation on Business</div><div>20:58 Legal and HR Perspectives on Manipulation</div><div>25:27 Manipulation in Family Dynamics</div><div>27:01 Conclusion and Call to Action</div>
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