@melrobbins: One of the reasons people with toxic tendencies end up in positions of power is surprisingly simple… Dr. Leanne ten Brinke is the #1 researcher in the world on dark personalities and a professor at the University of British Columbia, where she studies trust, deception, manipulation, and dark personality traits. On this episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast with Dr. @leannetenbrinke, you'll learn how to spot manipulation, recognize dark personality traits, and understand why some people are so effective at gaining influence and power. 🎧 “The Manipulation Expert: 4 Hidden Signs You’re Dealing With a Toxic Person”

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diverticulitisrescue
Robin 🛟 Diverticulitis Rescue :
Because they’re willing to do anything to get there. They don’t have a conscience.
2026-07-20 23:42:14
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user4620572105683847391
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They are delusional, manipulative and make themselves think they are important! And they think they have all the answers, and no one but themselves can do the job
2026-07-20 20:25:15
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ao4077
AO4077 :
Ted Cruz. A journalist was tasked with finding anyone who was friends with him in college. They found debate teammates who hated him but he won for the team. One woman decided against law school bc she was so turned off by his personality and realized a lot of lawyers were going to be like this. No friends.
2026-07-25 01:59:05
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jennifer92283
Jennifer :
It’s the enablers that uphold them.
2026-07-21 02:11:08
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trix.milkyway
Rix :
He is in a high rank position in the army, very hardworking, works with generals, into business, and i struggle with him when it comes to communication, i think he wont ever understand me or he does, but theres always a but or always a no. Exhausting if your very emotional person and emphatic
2026-07-26 10:33:46
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robmod_h.0
💢 :
Walking аwаy from the verѕion оf myself thаt kept ѕettling wasn’t eaѕу, but aftеr reading Thе Timеlеѕs Prinсіplеs of Life by Аarоn Friеdman, I fіnаlly understоod thаt reаl grоwth bеgins whеn you stoр living on аutopіlоt.
2026-07-21 01:42:34
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limbyism1vo
limbyism1vo :
Lying is key. Narcissists are pathological liars. People who are healthy don’t automatically think someone would be lying to them; they tend to take words at face value. They wouldn’t lie, so the assumption is that whomever you are conversing with, wouldn’t be lying. That is why it is incredibly important to develop your intuition and to truly listen to what a narcissist, controller, manipulator, person in general, are saying and to mentally question them. If they are toxic, their lies become obvious and there will be inconsistencies. ❤️
2026-07-21 20:26:12
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philosophize_now0
Philosophy-Now :
They have no empathy they will destroy anyone in their way.
2026-07-21 08:50:57
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estellagot
Estella Got 🇪🇺 :
psychopaths are actually charming people without emphaty. that's why they can fire employees when they're having a difficult time.
2026-07-21 12:40:24
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bekindtoothers11.11
BeKindOrBeCalledOut 🇨🇦 :
Because too many people follow without thinking critically .
2026-07-21 01:38:09
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simplyhalal.co
SimplyHalal :
Bcz they have the audacity to not care about anyone except themselves and they are so delusional that they believe what they tell u is true
2026-07-20 20:05:07
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munchkin_and_gusgus
Munchkin & Gus :
It’s actually a lot more simple. This is because business doesn’t revolve around people, it revolves around numbers. When feelings, humanity, things that make us human get in the way of numbers, business fails. The bottom line is always increasing profits (numbers) it is never, ever about people, truly, no matter what anyone tells you.
2026-07-21 21:29:35
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ediearlo
Eddie hybrid :
I don't think it's about putting themselves forward, I think it's about a willingness to trip everyone else over to reach the top.
2026-07-21 00:29:48
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larry.samet7
Larry Samet :
And sometimes, like trump, who are born losers are trying to turn the tide and try to make himself a "winner"😂
2026-07-21 16:54:35
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cherflourish
Candace| Licensed Esthetician :
It’s a facade and it eventually falls
2026-07-21 01:55:03
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triciaravenyc
Raven :
Because they are also certain about everything even when wrong
2026-07-21 03:03:32
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pilatesalexis
pilatesalexis :
Because they lie. They lie to get what they want and manipulate. The first reason is not why. Many people are leaders naturally but don’t do what narcissists do.
2026-07-21 12:36:05
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dallassheraton
MakeoverMike :
Personality exams should be required before a person is allowed to run for office.
2026-07-20 20:22:41
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theivychase
theivychase :
They are easily likable and scary as hell and they know that
2026-07-21 02:03:06
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kathrynjanecoach
kathrynjane :
Because the believe they deserve it, like they can manifest like crazy because the are delusional about their abilities.
2026-07-20 21:54:55
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highcarbgymrat
HighCarbGymRat :
They don’t want it they need and that’s all they need.
2026-07-23 15:39:57
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hugsfrommugs7
hugsfrommugs :
one word; manipulation. thats how they do it.
2026-07-23 13:03:53
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user73737282874626384
user73737282874626384 :
Are narcissists generally not competent?
2026-07-21 05:45:59
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anastasia16262625
Ana :
Bc they steamroll over people. Dont care. Aggressive ambition part of control
2026-07-24 02:59:12
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lilyaston726
Lily :
Many of the leaders are incompetent from my personal experience 😂😂😂
2026-07-21 22:06:58
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