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 decisionsHackers, strong emotions, and a lack of critical thinkingGuarding against common scams in today’s worldUsing empathy and kindness in the corporate worldUnmasking manipulation: “What is your intent?”Ways we communicate with othersIs your company ruled by fear?Analyzing possible breakdowns and vulnerabilities to find ways to build strengthCharacteristics of bad cultureChris’ learnings about self-awarenessFinal 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.