437: Human Hacking: Insights on Empathy and Decision-Making with Chris Hagnagy

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Do you lead with empathy and kindness? What guides your decision-making process? Our show is packed with interesting information that is top-tier in relevance to what’s happening in the world around us every day. Today’s guest has amazing expertise gained from his unique perspective as a hacker and a social engineer. He’s a trailblazer in the field with much to teach us. Join our conversation!

Chris Hadnagy is the founder and CEO of Social-Engineer LLC, a company specializing in education and training in social engineering. In addition to training law enforcement officers and working with businesses, Chris works with some of the world’s leaders in scientific research in social engineering. He wrote his book, Human Hacking: Win Friends, Influence People, and Achieve Your Goals, which delves into the intriguing world of human interaction and communication. In this conversation, we dive into Chris’ profound insights about how empathy, generosity, and kindness can be harnessed to navigate these complexities in our modern society.

Show Highlights:

Chris’ path to understanding how we make decisions
Hackers, strong emotions, and a lack of critical thinking
Guarding against common scams in today’s world
Using empathy and kindness in the corporate world
Unmasking manipulation: “What is your intent?”
Ways we communicate with others
Is your company ruled by fear?
Analyzing possible breakdowns and vulnerabilities to find ways to build strength
Characteristics of bad culture
Chris’ learnings about self-awareness
Final takeaways from Chris

Resources:

Connect with Chris Hadnagy: Website, LinkedIn, Human Hacking: Win Friends, Influence People, and Achieve Your Goals, Facebook, and the Innocent Lives Foundation

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