How Power & Warmth Shape Every Conversation
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How Power & Warmth Shape Every Conversation

29:13 Dec 1, 2025
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What if you could map human behaviour in real time, and predict how people will respond, shift, or resist you in a conversation? In this episode, we dive into the Leary Circumplex, a psychological model that helps decode interpersonal behavior across dominance, submission, warmth, and hostility. From its roots in academic psychology to real-world application in interviews, leadership, negotiations, and investigations, we explore: – The origins and evolution of the Circumplex model– How behavior shifts in live conversation– Using positioning to build rapport or reduce conflict– Why every action pulls a reaction and how to read that dynamically If you're serious about behavioural intelligence, self-awareness, and better conversations this is a foundational listen. Access the free tier or go deeper with exclusive paid challenges: https://www.omniscient-insights.com/axiom https://www.omniscient-insights.com/community-home MERCH -- https://the-deductionist.myspreadshop.co.uk/all E-SCAPE GAME -- https://www.youtube.com/@thedeductionistteam Everything else you need -- https://linktr.ee/bencardall Music provided by https://robertjohncollinsmusic.com/`
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