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What is “Brain Rot”? The Gen Alpha Slang Term Explained
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What is “Brain Rot”? The Gen Alpha Slang Term Explained

What is brain rot? Decode Gen Alpha's viral slang, from Skibidi to Rizz and Fanum Tax and more in this ultimate guide.

14 min read Nov 10, 2025
What is a Job Reference? The Complete Guide to Reference Checks
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What is a Job Reference? The Complete Guide to Reference Checks

Job references can make or break your hiring decision. Learn what employers can legally say, how to prepare your references, and red flags to watch for.

15 min read Nov 5, 2025
The 8 Laws of Power: How to Get Power Using Science
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The 8 Laws of Power: How to Get Power Using Science

Want to know how to get power in your personal and professional life? Here are my top 8 strategies to launch your power out of this world!

23 min read Jun 5, 2025
How to Improve Public Speaking: 6 Proven Tactics
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How to Improve Public Speaking: 6 Proven Tactics

Learn how to improve public speaking with 6 tactics to boost gestures, voice, and presence.

7 min read Mar 30, 2025
Expectancy Effect Psychology: 6 Ways to Shape Outcomes
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Expectancy Effect Psychology: 6 Ways to Shape Outcomes

Unlock expectancy effect psychology with 6 steps to boost performance through expectations.

11 min read Mar 30, 2025
How to Get People to Listen: 6 Hooks for Your Ideas
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How to Get People to Listen: 6 Hooks for Your Ideas

Master how to get people to listen with 6 tactics to grab attention and hold it.

6 min read Mar 30, 2025
How Not to Be Boring: 6 Ways to Keep Things Fresh
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How Not to Be Boring: 6 Ways to Keep Things Fresh

Learn how not to be boring with 6 ways to spark interest and shake up dull moments

6 min read Mar 30, 2025
Understanding Social Cues: 6 Ways to Read the Room
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Understanding Social Cues: 6 Ways to Read the Room

Master understanding social cues with 6 savvy tips. Decode signals and exit chats like a pro.

13 min read Mar 30, 2025
How to Improve Stage Presence: 6 Steps to Own It
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How to Improve Stage Presence: 6 Steps to Own It

Boost your stage presence with 6 easy steps. Command the room and wow the crowd every time.

7 min read Mar 30, 2025
How to Give a Toast: 6 Steps to Nail It
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How to Give a Toast: 6 Steps to Nail It

Learn how to give a toast with 6 steps to captivate and charm any crowd.

17 min read Mar 29, 2025
How to Write Compelling Content For Yourself and Your Audience
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How to Write Compelling Content For Yourself and Your Audience

Master how to write compelling content with 6 steps to captivate your audience and fuel your passion.

13 min read Mar 28, 2025
Facts About Human History: 6 Mind-Blowing Truths
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Facts About Human History: 6 Mind-Blowing Truths

Uncover 6 wild facts about human history that explain who we are today—from cruelty to gossip.

11 min read Mar 27, 2025
How to Make Your Pitch Stand Out: 5 Tactics to Cut Through
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How to Make Your Pitch Stand Out: 5 Tactics to Cut Through

Learn how to make your pitch stand out with 5 sharp tactics. Break the noise and grab attention every time.

6 min read Mar 27, 2025
Best Shark Tank Pitches: 11 Secrets to Win Big
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Best Shark Tank Pitches: 11 Secrets to Win Big

Unlock the secrets of the best Shark Tank pitches. Learn 11 proven tips from 495 entrepreneurs to nail your pitch and score a deal.

12 min read Mar 27, 2025
Smart TV Shows to Watch: 6 Brainy Picks for You
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Smart TV Shows to Watch: 6 Brainy Picks for You

You can unwind with these smart TV shows to watch. Six picks blend fun and insight to spark your mind and fuel great chats.

4 min read Mar 27, 2025
Break Social Autopilot: 5 Ways to Snap Out of It
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Break Social Autopilot: 5 Ways to Snap Out of It

Learn 5 ways to break social autopilot. Shake off the ‘fine’ trap and connect for real.

7 min read Mar 27, 2025
How to Be Successful: 12 Tips from Top Entrepreneurs
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How to Be Successful: 12 Tips from Top Entrepreneurs

How to be successful: 12 tips—style, rivals + more—from top entrepreneurs!

12 min read Mar 26, 2025
Beauty Standards: See How Body Types Change Through History
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Beauty Standards: See How Body Types Change Through History

History of beauty standards: From Egypt to 2025, see how ideals shift + 3 tips to own yours.

6 min read Mar 25, 2025
Secrets to Success: 10 Tips from the Best
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Secrets to Success: 10 Tips from the Best

Secrets to success: 10 tips—grit, practice, confidence + more—to crush it in 2025!

7 min read Mar 25, 2025
8 Body Language Secrets from the Internet’s Greatest Experts
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8 Body Language Secrets from the Internet’s Greatest Experts

I have a confession. I’m an expert junkie. I could care less about reality TV stars or movie actors. I heart bloggers, social media personalities and web...

4 min read Mar 24, 2025
How Big Brands Build Cults (And How You Can Too)
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How Big Brands Build Cults (And How You Can Too)

In 1982, a very strange thing began happening in the middle of nowhere. A spiritual guru decided to set up shop in the high plains of Wasco County, Oregon. He...

19 min read Mar 24, 2025
6 Secrets of a Successful TED Talk
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6 Secrets of a Successful TED Talk

What makes a successful TED Talk? Here at the Science of People we endeavored to find out. Why do some TED Talks rack up millions of views, change lives and...

13 min read Mar 24, 2025
What is Neurolinguistic Programming & Is it Real?
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What is Neurolinguistic Programming & Is it Real?

To some people, Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) is revolutionary—a key to unlocking human potential by reprogramming thoughts, behaviors and communication...

21 min read Dec 19, 2024
Unique and Hilarious Gifts For Everyone On Your List
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Unique and Hilarious Gifts For Everyone On Your List

Here at the Science of People we are allergic to boring. Check out our favorite weird, crazy and fun objects and unique gifts in this anti-boring store.

8 min read Nov 19, 2024
Am I Likable? Take The Likable Person Test (Free)
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Am I Likable? Take The Likable Person Test (Free)

Are you likable? Ever wonder why some people seem to effortlessly draw others in? It's not magic—it's a set of learnable skills! Take our quick quiz below to...

10 min read Sep 23, 2024
27 Tips to Stand Out at Work (and Get Noticed Instantly)
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27 Tips to Stand Out at Work (and Get Noticed Instantly)

If you want to stand out, you’ve got to know what makes you special. But the real question is: Are you tapping into your uniqueness?

41 min read Sep 19, 2024
20 Steps to Become the Best Version of Yourself in 2025
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20 Steps to Become the Best Version of Yourself in 2025

Do you want to become the best version of yourself? The road to greatness is not for the faint of heart. Here are 10 steps you need to become the best!

30 min read Aug 22, 2024
The Psychology of How People React to Videos
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The Psychology of How People React to Videos

I would say there was a big tipping point in my business. > It was the moment I moved from print to video. When I first started the Science of People I wrote...

3 min read Jul 27, 2024
Learn from Ted Lasso's Unique Charisma Style (7 Social Cues)
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Learn from Ted Lasso's Unique Charisma Style (7 Social Cues)

How is Ted Lasso so charismatic? Master these 7 body language cues and you’ll be as charismatic as Ted in no time!

5 min read Jun 14, 2024
How to Pose For Photos: 100+ Ideas for a Perfect Photo Shoot
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How to Pose For Photos: 100+ Ideas for a Perfect Photo Shoot

Want to make your next photo shoot the best ever? Take this list for your next photo opp, whether it’s for your profile, newborn, group, family, or wedding!

21 min read Apr 23, 2024
30 Tips to Have a Glow Up (The Best One You’ll Ever Have)
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30 Tips to Have a Glow Up (The Best One You’ll Ever Have)

Feeling ready to embark on your own glow up journey? This article will give you ideas to boost self-esteem and well-being through a personal transformation.

29 min read Dec 14, 2023
20 Signs of a Respectable Alpha Male (With Real-Life Examples)
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20 Signs of a Respectable Alpha Male (With Real-Life Examples)

Want to know the ingredients that make an alpha male? Let’s take a look at figures like Manny Pacquiao and Richard Branson and see what makes them alpha!

33 min read Sep 15, 2023
How to Sell ANY Idea in 7 Effective Steps
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How to Sell ANY Idea in 7 Effective Steps

What's your go-to for selling an idea? Use these pro tips to learn to sell to a company, individual, or anyone!

11 min read Jun 13, 2023
How to Effortlessly Develop a Sense of Humor (& Humor Types)
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How to Effortlessly Develop a Sense of Humor (& Humor Types)

There are 12 types of sense of humor! You don't necessarily need to tell jokes to be humorous. Check out which kind of humor you can develop easily.

12 min read Nov 29, 2022
Captivate Summary & Review (What Can You Learn In The Book?)
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Captivate Summary & Review (What Can You Learn In The Book?)

Use this interactive book by Vanessa Van Edwards to learn the science of people, so you never feel awkward again.

26 min read Nov 9, 2022
Monotone Voice: How to Improve Your Vocal Tone
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Monotone Voice: How to Improve Your Vocal Tone

Do people say you have a rather bland voice? Adding emotion and flair to your voice is a learnable skill! Here's how to practice it.

8 min read Nov 4, 2022
The 7 Most Charismatic Cues to Use While Listening
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The 7 Most Charismatic Cues to Use While Listening

Charismatic listening is a powerful tool in professional and personal life! Use these 7 tips to help people know you care about what they have to say.

15 min read Nov 1, 2022
How to Read a Script Effortlessly (without sounding robotic)
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How to Read a Script Effortlessly (without sounding robotic)

Whether you have an upcoming YouTube video, interview, or want to sound more natural, here's your go-to guide to make that happen.

6 min read Aug 16, 2022
How to Make a Great First Impression at Work
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How to Make a Great First Impression at Work

Smart people want to make a great impression at work. But they might be doing it all wrong. Here’s the #1 mistake smart people make and how to remedy that.

8 min read May 17, 2022
22 Habits of a Confident Woman (For Rock-Solid Confidence)
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22 Habits of a Confident Woman (For Rock-Solid Confidence)

If you're tired of comparisons, insecurities, and brutal self-judgments, implement these habits to reclaim your power as a confident female.

24 min read May 3, 2022
10 Ways to Become Instantly Irresistible (& Own It!)
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10 Ways to Become Instantly Irresistible (& Own It!)

It can feel like some people are irresistible while others aren’t. Here are 10 things you can do to increase your irresistibility.

16 min read Apr 29, 2022
9 Simple Tips to Smile Better (in any situation!)
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9 Simple Tips to Smile Better (in any situation!)

A genuine smile is scientifically proven to make you appear more attractive and trustworthy. But a fake or inauthentic smile can have the opposite effect. Here's how to smile like a pro.

15 min read Apr 22, 2022
The Charismatic Personality: 12 Traits You Can Master
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The Charismatic Personality: 12 Traits You Can Master

Charisma is a key skill that makes someone unforgettable. And here's the good news: it CAN be learned! Here are 12 tips you can use today to boost charisma.

15 min read Mar 31, 2022
How to Make a Grand Entrance (& enter any room confidently)
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How to Make a Grand Entrance (& enter any room confidently)

When you walk into a crowded room, do you stand awkwardly alone, play on your phone, or worse? Don't fear, check out these tips!

8 min read Mar 8, 2022
CUES Launch Party & Ask Me Anything
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CUES Launch Party & Ask Me Anything

Our newest book, Cues, is here! Learn what nonverbal gestures people are giving out... and what you are nonverbally saying as well!

2 min read Feb 23, 2022
The 9 Laws of Influence: How to Be Influential (w/ Science!)
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The 9 Laws of Influence: How to Be Influential (w/ Science!)

Oprah Winfrey. Dwayne Johnson. Warren Buffet—You may think only powerful leaders have influence. But you can develop influence, too. Here’s how.

12 min read Jul 27, 2021
10 C-Level Executives Share Their Habits For Success
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10 C-Level Executives Share Their Habits For Success

C-level executives are normal people, like you and me. I want to share with you their top 10 habits that make them successful.

14 min read Jan 13, 2021
16 Amazing Tips to Look Good on Zoom and Have Better Videos
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16 Amazing Tips to Look Good on Zoom and Have Better Videos

Are you looking to ace your next video call and avoid feeling anxious and awkward? Check out these 15 tips to make your next video call amazing!

22 min read Mar 26, 2020
Attracting Your Target Customer: Why You Buy Almond Milk
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Attracting Your Target Customer: Why You Buy Almond Milk

Have you ever wondered if brands are secretly persuading you? Are you interested in learning more about the subtle ways that brands call out to their target...

6 min read Dec 17, 2019
Priming Psychology: How to Get People to Do What You Want
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Priming Psychology: How to Get People to Do What You Want

Do you prime people to be their best selves? Priming psychology is one of the most underutilized success techniques. What is priming psychology? Priming is...

6 min read Dec 10, 2019
How This Brand Convinces You to Pay 8x More
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How This Brand Convinces You to Pay 8x More

Why do you buy things? Because you like them? Because you need them? I would argue that you buy things that appeal to you. And this happens because of...

6 min read Dec 3, 2019
Why You Should Be Sending More Video Emails … And How To Record Them
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Why You Should Be Sending More Video Emails … And How To Record Them

Why should we be sending more video emails? Because humans have been speaking to each other face-to-face for more than 150,000 years! In today’s digital age we are sending more and more emails, and speaking to each other less and less.

16 min read Nov 26, 2019
How I Got Started + My Entrepreneurial Journey
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How I Got Started + My Entrepreneurial Journey

Winning is NOT about preventing failures. In fact, I have failed A LOT in my career. Every failure has led me closer to my biggest wins. I’ve never shared my...

1 min read Nov 3, 2017