The 13 Power Moves of Dark Psychology: Learn the Tricks to Protect Yourself from Abuse and Covertly Influence Anyone

"The plentiful anecdotes that Sisco shares from her career make for a revealing and up-close analysis of the ways in which people exert control over one another.” —Publishers Weekly Unlock the psychology of deceit, step into your power, and regain control of your life.Whether it’s a manipulative boss, a controlling partner, or a toxic friend or roommate, chances are you’ve encountered mind games in your relationships. The 13 Power Moves of Dark Psychology will help you decode gaslighting and deception by reading body language, recognizing behavior patterns, and understanding the methodology of individuals who employ dark psychology—or subtle techniques meant to manipulate and control you in harmful ways. Bringing her expertise as a military interrogator and intelligence officer, author Lena Sisco teaches you the warning signs of manipulation and offers 13 proven strategies to help you protect yourself from narcissists, liars, cheaters, and outright sociopaths. For anyone who wants to sharpen their instincts, especially those who are: Navigating a new relationship, personal or professional, and need to know who to trustRunning a business and want to avoid being manipulated into bad decisionsTrying to recover from being scammed, lied to, or emotionally manipulatedSimply looking to protect themselves from those who take advantage You don’t have to live in fear of being deceived. Armed with the right knowledge, you can avoid toxic people and reclaim your peace of mind. Read more