Season 2 · Episode 28
Sticks & Stones - Dealing with Name-Calling
Outwitting the Manipulator · Dr. Dennis Becker & Robin Golinski
May 24, 202431m 4s
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Show Notes
In this episode of the 'Outwitting the Manipulator' livestream podcast, hosts Robin Golinski and Dr. Dennis Becker delve into the topic of name-calling as a manipulative tactic. They discuss their own experiences with innocuous nicknames from childhood and emphasize the difference between affectionate nicknames and harmful name-calling used strategically for manipulation. The discussion covers both overt and covert instances of name-calling in professional and personal settings, exploring the negative impacts and the emotional effects they have. They also address the challenge of labeling and provide strategies for dealing with name-calling, stressing the importance of awareness, context, and assertive responses. The episode concludes with practical advice and an invitation to check out their updated website for upcoming workshops.
01:46 Diving Deep into Manipulative Name Calling03:52 The Cultural Evolution of Labels04:44 Personal Anecdotes and the Impact of 'Karen'07:22 Understanding the Harmful Side of Name Calling08:41 Navigating Name Calling in Professional Settings12:06 Deciphering Subtle Manipulations and Labels at Work13:36 Strategies for Identifying and Handling Subtle Office Manipulations15:16 The Subtleties of Name Calling16:12 The Impact of Name Calling and Contempt16:47 A Parent's Strategy Against Profanity20:05 Understanding Covert Name Calling23:05 Strategies to Handle Name Calling24:29 Dealing with Manipulators28:30 Final Thoughts
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Topics
00:43 The Innocuous Side of Name Calling01:46 Diving Deep into Manipulative Name Calling03:52 The Cultural Evolution of Labels04:44 Personal Anecdotes and the Impact of 'Karen'07:22 Understanding the Harmful Side of Name Calling08:41 Navigating Name Calling in Professional Settings12:06 Deciphering Subtle Manipulations and Labels at Work13:36 Strategies for Identifying and Handling Subtle Office Manipulations15:16 The Subtleties of Name Calling16:12 The Impact of Name Calling and Contempt16:47 A Parent's Strategy Against Profanity20:05 Understanding Covert Name Calling23:05 Strategies to Handle Name Calling24:29 Dealing with Manipulators28:30 Final Thoughts