How to Persuade Others With Unconscious Logic

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Would you like to influence people more effectively? Have you found that reason and facts don’t always do the job? According to Rory Sutherland, we should harness unconscious logic if we want to persuade people and influence their behavior. His insights and advice are valuable for business leaders, marketers, policymakers, parents, and anyone who seeks to influence others. Keep reading to understand the power of unconscious logic and learn how to persuade others by tapping into it.

Brené Brown on Trust: BRAVING Your Way Forward

Brené Brown on Trust: BRAVING Your Way Forward

What does Brené Brown’s BRAVING acronym stand for? Why is trusting yourself essential for good relationships? Building trust is a key way to staying true to yourself. Trusting yourself as well as others helps you express your true self and avoid lashing out at others. Let’s explore this concept by diving into an acronym coined by Brené Brown on trust BRAVING.

What Are the Functions of the Temporal Lobes? Dr. Amen Explains

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What are the functions of the temporal lobes? Why are they so important? Your brain is a remarkable organ. Various regions work together to allow you to function from moment to moment. The temporal lobes contribute to this overall function in the areas of language comprehension and memory recall. Read more to learn about the functions of the temporal lobes, as described by psychiatrist and brain health expert Daniel G. Amen.

Is Communication With Aliens Possible? Brittany Broski Reflects

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Is communication with aliens possible? How does the film Arrival portray the relationship between aliens and humans? With the skill of a seasoned storyteller, Brittany Broski navigates the blurred lines between fiction and reality on her podcast The Broski Report. She references the 2017 film Arrival to reflect on human nature and the possibility of alien diplomacy.  Keep reading to learn more about hypothetical engagement with aliens.

Why Podcast Storytelling Is Important for Personal Episodes

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How do hosts master podcast storytelling? What kind of anecdotes does Brittany Broski share on her podcast? Brittany Broski’s podcast, The Broski Report, isn’t just about interviews and discussions. It’s dotted with personal stories that bring her listeners closer to her off-screen persona. Here are brief recaps of the stories Broski shared in the podcast episode, “Let Me Talk to the Aliens.”

How to Deal With Rude People: 5 Ways to Handle Toxicity

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Are you tired of people who are disrespectful to you? Do you want to know how to deal with rude people?  Not everyone is going to be nice to you in life. Unfortunately, you can’t always avoid rude people, as they may be your coworkers or family members. That’s why you need to be smart about how you handle them so they don’t get under your skin. Keep reading to learn how to deal with rude people the right way.

Spy the Lie Book Overview: Tips From Former CIA & NSA Experts

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What is the Spy the Lie book about? What can we learn from the CIA about lie detection? In Spy the Lie, a book written by former CIA and NSA professionals, the authors explain their system for asking questions and watching responses in an interrogation. Their system can be used in many contexts, both in an interrogation and in daily life. Continue reading to learn how to spot a lie according to the experts.

How Trees Communicate With Chemical Signals, Smells, & Sounds

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Do trees speak? What’s the “wood wide web”? Why do trees produce different smells? According to forester Peter Wohlleben in The Hidden Life of Trees, trees have their own unique form of communication. Trees can warn one another of dangers, ask for help, and may even be able to sense their surroundings through a form of echolocation. Keep reading to learn more about how trees communicate.

How Do You Know When Someone Is Lying? The 5-Second Rule

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How do you know when someone is lying to you? Is there a guaranteed way to know? To tell when someone is lying, note how they respond within the first five seconds of asking them a question. Using this and other strategies can help you determine what is true and what isn’t. Continue reading for more on how this system works and what the best way is to tell if someone is lying.