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Michael Reddington has spent decades mastering the art of getting to the truth—not through force, but through listening. In this episode, he unpacks how high-stakes interrogation techniques apply to leadership, parenting, interviews, and everyday life. If you lead people—or want to influence others—this one is a masterclass.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why most people don’t lie—they just protect
How to encourage honesty without forcing a confession
The 3 psychological needs you must meet to get someone to open up
Why “why” questions shut people down—and what to ask instead
What world leaders, parents, and CEOs can all learn from interrogators

Why You Should Listen:
If you're a parent, leader, coach, or partner, this episode will change how you ask questions forever. It’s not manipulation—it’s communication done right.

This episode was proudly sponsored by NZ Mortgages. You can contact them here - https://www.nzmortgages.co.nz

Learn more about Michael here - https://michaelreddington.com
Grab your copy of The Disciplined Listening Method here - https://disciplinedlistening.com
Connect with Michael on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelreddingtoncfi/
Check out The International Association of Interviewers - https://www.certifiedinterviewer.com/our-team

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James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.

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