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5 common phrases manipulators use and how to defuse them

Shadé Zahrai, Ph.D., spent a decade advising Fortune 500 companies as a behavioral researcher. She says that if you find yourself in conversation with a manipulator, stay steady, don't over-explain, and hold your position.

5 common phrases manipulators use and how to defuse them

TL;DR

  • Shadé Zahrai, Ph.D., is a behavioral researcher.
  • She has ten years of experience advising Fortune 500 companies.
  • Advice for dealing with manipulators: stay steady, don't over-explain, hold your position.