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Dealing with a Narcissist: How to Keep Control in the Conversation

No matter what you say, a narcissist either wants praise or want to provoke you into frustration.

Jefferson Fisherhost
Sep 10, 202417mWatch on YouTube ↗

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EPISODE INFO

Released
September 10, 2024
Duration
17m
Channel
The Jefferson Fisher Podcast
Watch on YouTube
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

No matter what you say, a narcissist either wants praise or want to provoke you into frustration. It’s a tricky game—but there’s a way to handle it without getting pulled into the mess. In this episode, I’m sharing 3 key strategies for talking to narcissists while keeping your cool and staying in control of the conversation. Plus, I’ll explain how you can flip the script to make sure the conversation stays productive and doesn’t escalate into conflict. Like what you hear? Subscribe to this podcast and leave a 5-star review. Listen and Follow on Spotify https://bit.ly/TJFP-Spotify Listen and Follow on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/JFP-Apple Pre-order my new book: http://www.thenextconversation.com Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/newsletter Follow me on ⁠Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/jefferson_fisher Follow me on ⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffersonfisher/ Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justaskjefferson Follow me on X/Twitter: https://x.com/jefferson_fishr

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  • Jefferson Fisher

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    Podcast host focused on communication skills and conversation strategies.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of The Jefferson Fisher Podcast, featuring Jefferson Fisher, Dealing with a Narcissist: How to Keep Control in the Conversation explores Practical conversational strategies to avoid control games with narcissists effectively Fisher frames conversations with narcissists as a rigged “praise or provoke” game designed to gain control, and advises opting out rather than trying to win.

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