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What happens when you keep secrets in a relationship? What kind of feelings do secrets induce? According to Michael Slepian and Mel Robbins, secrets can harm a marriage or friendship. Relationships are supposed to be built on trust, so instead of keeping a secret, you should openly communicate with the other person for transparency. Discover the impact secrets have on relationships, as discussed on The Mel Robbins Podcast.
Why is communication important in relationships? How should you speak about your former partner in a new relationship? On the Lex Fridman Podcast, James Sexton shares insights into confrontations and communication in divorce proceedings. He also highlights the importance of communication in relationships, especially about sexual preferences. Check out why transparency always wins in relationships.
Where do subconscious motivations come from? What can nonverbal cues tell you? Wouldn’t it be helpful to know what people are thinking without asking them? In Read People Like a Book, Patrick King claims that anyone can look at a person and know what type of person they are. When you’ve mastered this ability, you can handle conflict better and call out a liar from a mile away. Read below for a brief overview of Read People Like a Book.
How should you approach reading someone? What factors affect how you interpret someone’s behavior? Reading others isn’t as easy as people think it is. That’s because people unintentionally hold biases about people, and don’t always know the context behind a situation. Keep reading to learn how to read someone’s psychological cues.
How bad is online hate speech today? Why do online influencers and podcast hosts employ a “zero-tolerance policy?” Brittany Broski delves into the topic of online hate and bullying in an episode of her podcast The Broski Report. She discusses why a zero-tolerance policy is necessary, and how women interpret aging based on cruel societal demands. Continue reading for Broski’s enlightening stance on inclusion and acceptance.
Do people pleasers make good leaders? How can you appropriately balance candor and care with those you lead? A common misconception is that, to be a good leader, you must please everyone and get them on board with your plans and ideas. John C. Maxwell says that you should focus on what makes people better, not what makes them happy. This means balancing candor and care. Continue reading to learn about this candor/care approach to leadership.
Do you fall for people’s lies? How can tell when someone is lying? Patrick King says that one of the main reasons people want to learn to read others is to detect when they’re being lied to. Nobody wants to be tricked, and a person who can detect lies has an advantage when negotiating or otherwise interacting with people. Discover how to detect lies, no matter how big they are.
Is there a person who always lies to you? How can you mess up a liar’s story? Patrick King says that the best way you can get another person to reveal a lie is to stress their brain. Lying is mentally taxing, and if a liar is forced to devote more mental resources to their lie than they planned, they’re more likely to slip up. Take a look at how to expose a liar for who they really are.
What does body language say about a person? What are the different types of nonverbal cues? There are specific ways a person’s behavior may indicate their inner mind. Patrick King examines how this happens through nonverbal communication, which is what we say using our bodies, not our bodies. Continue reading to learn how to read people’s body language.
How important is it to understand how people see things? How might you shape the way people see things? In Alchemy, Rory Sutherland discusses the importance of understanding human perception and the functions that psychological biases serve. He also explains how meaning and language are vital tools for influencing perception to a positive advantage. Read more to learn why you should stop trying to change reality and instead seek to influence others’ perceptions of reality.