176: Read the Room - Who is Leading You?
Most leadership and management training has a top-down approach, but real human interaction involves influence in all directions - especially during a negotiation or confrontation. Mike and Jim discuss how to recognize when the other party is trying to influence or manipulate you, and how to lead your way through a tense situation. This is the essence of de-escalation and conflict management. Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman - https://amzn.to/4gLj8Na Goleman's 5 Elements of EQ - https://www.accipio.com/eleadership/personal-effectiveness/golemans-5-elements-of-eq/ Find us on social media (Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/YouTube) @TacTangents. You can join the conversation in our Facebook Discussion Group . Find all of our episodes, articles, some reading list ideas, and more on our website www.tacticaltangents.com Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe . Intro music credit Bensound.com Photo credit: DVIDS