Vanessa Van Edwards: The Science of People

Tell if someone was lying?Know exactly what makes someone impressed?Win someone over within minutes of meeting them?I think of these skills as super powers and I love learning about them.So when previous podcast guest Vanessa Van Edwards told me she was coming out with a book, I was stoked to have her back on the show.If you listened to Episode 105, you remember her as the queen of human behavior.Vanessa has dedicated her career to understanding how people work, on a scientific level.She has taught me so much about how to play to my strengths in social situations.So in this interview, I wanted to get some really helpful tips for situations that we all want to make a good impression in.Things like networking events, dating relationships, and more.Vanessa delivered, and I loved every minute of it - especially when she explained how to tell if someone is lying and why this information can be dangerous.You've heard me say this before, but I can't overstate how important emotional intelligence is to creating powerful relationships.Get ready to learn from the people expert herself in Episode 475.Some questions I ask:What is PQ? (23:47)What are the best skills to use in negotiations? (1:07:30)In this episode, you will learn:What makes the most popular people popular (5:25)What to do to make a great impression at a big conference or networking event (8:14)The best questions to ask when you meet someone and why (13:53)How emotions are contagious (21:01)Why "fake it til you make it" isn't the best strategy (22:03)How to get support for the things your personality struggles with (36:05)Which personality test is actually scientifically based (39:47)The one personality trait that you need to figure out between partners (41:40)What personality traits to be mindful of when dating (50:40)How to tell if someone is lying (59:58)Plus much more...