The Subtle Power Moves You Need Today to Get Ahead

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Sep 29, 2025

Discover the secret art of reading nonverbal cues to navigate relationships and meetings. Learn about the difference between your Zone of Excellence and your Zone of Genius, and why it matters. Explore a holistic approach to productivity that includes sleep, nutrition, and mental health. Audit your inner circle to assess who fuels your energy versus who drains it. Uncover the Friends, Fans, and Lessons framework to better manage relationships. Plus, find tips on meeting like-minded individuals and the importance of follow-ups in building connections.

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INSIGHT

Read The Room For Hidden Signals

Reading nonverbal cues gives you information others may miss in meetings and relationships.
Use that information to adapt your response in the moment or follow up afterwards.

ADVICE

Practice Empathy With Stories And Exposure

Build empathy by consuming fiction, drama TV, and reality shows to study human reactions.
Put yourself in diverse social situations to create a mental library of people and responses.

ANECDOTE

Leaving A Dream Job For Purpose

Jean described leaving Snapchat after years of high-achievement because she felt she was in a zone of excellence, not genius.
She needed work that used her unique strengths and gave her sustained purpose.

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