The Daily Motivation The SECRET To Making Anyone Like You | Vanessa Van Edwards
7 snips
Dec 11, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Vanessa Van Edwards, a behavioral investigator and author, shares her expertise on likability and people skills. She reveals how warmth and competence shape first impressions and discusses the power of nonverbal cues in building rapport. Vanessa also explains the impact of vocal inflection on trust and highlights the pitfalls of scripted communication. Listeners will learn actionable techniques to enhance their charisma and connect more authentically with others.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Words Shift Perception Instantly
- Small linguistic cues change how people perceive you instantly.
- Reading or using winner-focused words can shift someone's mindset toward confidence.
Roosevelt Quote Changed Lewis's Path
- Lewis Howes recalls a Roosevelt quote that changed his life about caring before competence.
- He used that idea to build emotional intelligence and show he cared to earn trust.
Use Nonverbal Bridges To Bond
- Create nonverbal bridges to safely enter someone's personal space.
- Use actions like handing something or a light touch on the elbow with a plausible reason to build oxytocin and connection.
