Emotional Blackmail: Book Summary & Review
In Emotional Blackmail (1998) author Susan Forward analyzes the manipulative dynamics between emotionally close individuals -be it family, close friends, or intimate relationships-.Forward writes from […]
8 Strategies of Office Warfare
Office enemies are different than “simple” toxic colleagues, or colleagues who play power moves. Power moves can come from anyone, even from friends sometimes. An
Pimpology – The 48 Pimp Rules: Summary
Pimpology: The 48 Laws of the Game (2007) spoofs in the title the “48 Laws of Power” by Robert Greene. Pimpin’ Ken, the author, teaches social
Microaggressions: Meaning, Examples & How to Handle Them
Microaggressions are not just about racism or political debates.They are everyday covert power moves—little jabs, disguised “jokes,” or subtle undermining behaviors—that chip away at respect
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The ‘Smart Collaborator’: Giving For Win-Win, Without Being Exploited
Most men are taught that giving and cooperation are moral virtues — and in many cases, they are.But in real life, blind generosity gets exploited,
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Who’s Pulling Your Strings? Summary & Review
Great overview of interpersonal manipulation.
To stop manipulation you need to change and empower yourself.
And overly cynical people need to change mindset or else they CREATE their own win-lose reality.
