
You’re Already Manipulating People Without Knowing It
I used to think manipulation was just for toxic people. Wrong. Every leader, manager, and parent manipulates. The real question: are you aware of it? Most aren’t.
I used to think manipulation was just for toxic people. Wrong. Every leader, manager, and parent manipulates. The real question: are you aware of it? Most aren’t.
Consultant learned that dumping AI tools and leaving doesn’t work – teams abandon them within weeks. Now uses player-coach approach, mentoring teams through the whole process to build workflows that actually fit how businesses operate.
Ever tell someone “just think positive” when they’re struggling? Turns out that’s making things worse. Forced positivity damages relationships and kills real communication.
After 30 years building software, I learned brilliant AI solutions fail when teams won’t use them. I switched to working alongside developers, teaching while building, which gets teams actually using AI to save 25+ hours weekly.
That dreaded parent-teacher meeting doesn’t have to be stressful. The secret isn’t what you say – it’s understanding the hidden emotions driving every interaction.
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