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Where does manipulative behaviors come from?
Manipulative behavior involves three factors, according to Stines: fear, obligation and guilt. “When you are being manipulated by someone you are being psychologically coerced into doing something you probably don’t really want to do,” she says.
What are some manipulative traits?
10 Habits Of Manipulative People
- They play innocent. Manipulators have a way of playing around with the truth to portray themselves as the victim.
- They play dumb.
- They rationalize their behavior.
- They change the subject often.
- They tell half-truths.
- They induce guilt.
- They insult others.
- They bully others.
How do you know if you’re a manipulative person?
Signs You May Be Manipulating Someone
- Attempting to control someone else’s feelings — making them feel bad.
- Lying or misleading people.
- Withholding communication & affection.
- Blaming others for your actions.
- Keeping intentions vague — not saying what you want.
- Having know-it-all tendencies.
- Having issues with jealousy.
What are the characteristics of a manipulative person?
Manipulative people do not understand the concept of boundaries. They are relentless in the pursuit of what they want and have little regard for who gets hurt along the way. Crowding into your space—physically, emotionally, psychologically, or spiritually—is of no concern to them.
How does a manipulator avoid responsibility for his actions?
A manipulator avoids responsibilities for his own conduct by blaming others for causing it. It’s not that manipulative people don’t understand responsibility is. They do; a manipulative person just sees nothing wrong with refusing to take responsibility for their actions, even while making you take responsibility for yours.
Are leadership traits inborn or learned?
Given these inborn traits – the next, and possibly more important battle, comes with you coming to terms with what your current leadership behaviors are (the “learned” leadership skills) and refining those (future blog?) in order to be more effective in your role.