If you're constantly trying to explain yourself to a narcissist, high-conflict ex, toxic family member, or manipulative business partner, you may be falling into the very trap they're counting on. In this video, Rebecca Zung, renowned trial attorney and the Leverage Lawyer, reveals why explaining your side rarely works in high-conflict situations, how narcissists weaponize your words against you, and the four-step strategy to stop defending yourself and start building real leverage. Learn how to communicate more effectively, protect your position in negotiations, custody battles, divorce, litigation, and other high-conflict disputes, and regain control without giving away your power.

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