#Manipulation

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35 Gaslighting Phrases That Experts Say Are Unfairly Belittling Your Emotions

Recognizing this behavior early can save you from having to overcome emotional trauma later, psychologists explain.

News | News Items

What Were We Thinking? The Top 10 Most Dangerous Ads

A look back at 10 colossally painful advertisements.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help

Outsmarting Manipulators | Workplace Coach Blog

Outsmarting manipulators: 4 strategies that stop manipulators in their tracks plus for fun statements that shut the door on manipulators

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help

The Con Artist’s Gift: You Lose Your Fear Baggage | Workplace Coach Blog

When a con artist takes advantage of you & you stand up for yourself, you can lose your fear baggage and this is a true gift to yourself

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help

Office Politics 201: Let Go of What You Can’t Control & Guard Your Heart | Workplace Coach Blog

Question: I knew I might regret telling my manager the truth. I just didn’t know how much. The problem is …

Business & Finance | Business & Finance

Manipulative Employee Trapped Me - Workplace Coach Blog

When a manipulative employee traps you, act to get out of the trap

Psychology | Psychology

The Politics of Manipulation: Employee "Fan" Turns on You - Workplace Coach Blog

Unsuspecting supervisor falls into the drama triangle; employee exacts revenge

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help

Failing Grade in Office Politics - Workplace Coach Blog

Note: This post responds to questions posed in the Ask a Coach section of workplacecoachblog.   Question: I’m getting a failing …

Psychology | Psychology

Narcissists, Psychopaths, and Manipulators Are More Likely To Engage in ‘Virtuous Victim Signaling,’ Says Study

Plus: Protesters sue over alleged mistreatment by arresting officers, a new ruling on robocalls, and more...

Psychology | Personality

Are You as in Control of Your Emotions as You Think? | Psychology Today

During times of uncertainty, it’s natural for your mood to be influenced by outside factors. A new study on emotion contagion shows how this process works in a digital world.