Durable Dad with Tommy Geary

075: Influence vs Control


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While we can’t control other people, we CAN influence them.

In fact, we’re influencing others at all times, whether we want to or not – Especially our kids.

Our influence happens because of a function in our brain called neuroception.

Neuroception is constantly reading the room – assessing the people and surroundings to evaluate: safe? Or not safe?

Neuroception takes in another person’s body language, tone of voice, eye movement, every micro-expression. 

And it all happens subconsciously, without effort so we can read whether another person is calm and in control, or if we should be on high-alert. 

This is why, as dads, leaders, husbands, it’s so helpful to learn to regulate our own nervous system. 

To recognize our triggers and learn to control our temper.

When our kids, employees, and spouse feel safe, the whole room can relax. 

After a few weeks of working together, one guy said, “the whole house feels better.” 

Listen to today’s episode to better understand the power of your influence on others, and how you can create an environment of safety and trust for your family.

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