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437: Human Hacking: Insights on Empathy and Decision-Making with Chris Hagnagy
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
Connect with Meg:
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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
Connect with Meg:
ENROLLING NOW FOR THE SPRING MENTOR PROGRAM BEGINNING IN APRIL 2025 and the FALL MENTOR PROGRAM beginning in August. Click here for more information and sign up now!
Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!
Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel! Subscribe today! Join our live show taping on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm CT.
Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.
Mentioned in this episode:
Join Mentoring Program!
If you’re a coach who wants to grow—not just check a box—this is for you.
I’m enrolling coaches now for my Spring Mentoring Program. Some are here for credentialing hours. Others are here because they want to become the coach their clients rave about.
Inside the program, we work on your actual coaching.
You’ll hear yourself differently.
Learn from other coaches.
Develop more presence.
And ask questions that create real transformation.
If you’re ready to deepen your skills and your impact, I’d love to support you.
Learn more at starcoachshow.com/mentor
I’d love to work with you.
Enroll More Clients: Clarity Sprint
Do you love coaching, but when it comes to enrolling clients, writing your bio, or posting online, you freeze? Or fall into “coach speak” that doesn’t actually connect?
That’s not a you problem. It’s a messaging problem—and it’s costing you clients.
Join me for my free, live five-day experience: Enroll More Clients: Clarity Sprint. From March 16–20 at 9 a.m. Central, I’ll help you get crystal clear on your ideal client, refine your message so it actually resonates, and create a confidence statement that makes booking a call the obvious next step.
No fluff, just clarity, you can use immediately.
Grab your free spot at:
https://starcoachshow.com/5day
Enroll More Clients: Clarity Sprint
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