Don’t be a puppet in the hands of emotional manipulators. Recognise their tactics—pushing your buttons to evoke reactions that serve their agenda. When you react emotionally, they win.
Take back control by being mindful of their intentions. A moment’s pause disrupts their grip on your emotions.
Empower yourself to respond intentionally, thwarting their manipulation. Shield your emotional sovereignty; influence belongs to those who steer clear of emotional puppetry.
Read: Mastering Emotional Control (one of the Lessons in Extraordinary Influence)