😈 Sinister Sorts: Protecting Yourself From The Masks of Manipulation
Unveiling the tactics used by Manipulators and how to protect yourself from being drawn into their games:
Today I want to share with you how to protect yourself from the inevitable manipulators you will encounter in your life:
Imagine walking through a maze, where every turn and corner presents a new challenge, some visible and some hidden in the shadows. This maze is much like our journey through personal and professional relationships, where not everyone we meet has our best interests at heart.
Among these challenges, one of the most deceptive is the mask of manipulation—a tactic used by individuals to sway us into their games, often without us even realizing it.
Storytime:
Sarah Sunner, an eager and hardworking employee, found herself constantly overshadowed by her coworker, Mark Mask.
Mark Mask was charismatic and knew exactly what to say to whom.
He had a knack for making himself look good in front of their boss, often taking credit for Sarah's ideas. Sarah started feeling like a pawn in Mark's game of career chess, manipulated and used for his advancement.
Sarah felt hopeless.
Mark's behavior is a classic example of manipulation.
Manipulators are adept at playing emotional chess, pulling the heartstrings of people, moving them and situations around to their advantage.
They wear a mask of charm and empathy, all while calculating their next move to ensure they come out on top.
Even if it means stepping over others.
Their tools include of guilt, flattery, gaslighting, and sometimes…
…outright deception.