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Is Science of People Legit? Great for Women, Less for Men

Science of People, founded by Vanessa Van Edwards, is a popular platform for improving social skills and understanding human behavior.

With over 1,000 articles, hundreds of videos, and courses like People School, it targets professionals, daters, and ‘socially awkward’ individuals.

But is its warm, accessible style the best fit for everyone?

As social dynamics experts, we explore her strengths, limitations, and how our power-focused approach compares.

Science of People Is Pe...

Is Vanessa Van Edwards Legit? Her Social Skills Secrets Revealed

Vanessa Van Edwards, bestselling author of Cues and founder of Science of People, is a leading expert in body language and social skills.

Known for her TED talk and research-driven approach, she helps “recovering awkward” individuals thrive socially.

But is her warm, accessible style the best fit for everyone?

As social dynamics experts, we explore her strengths, limitations, and how our power-focused strategies compare.

Vanessa Is Perfect For…

Vanessa’s brand of social ...

Persuasion: Social Influence and Compliance Gaining Summary & Review

Persuasion: Social Influence and Compliance Gaining (2022) by Robert H. Gass and John S. Seiter provides a deep dive into the mechanics of influence, blending theory with real-world applications. This article distills the book’s core insights, focusing on practical takeaways.

Exec SummaryYour credibility is crucial, increase itSave face to increase compliance, especially if they’re higher statusNLP is hogwashFULL SUMMARY

About the Author:
Robert H. Gass is a profes...

Master First Impressions: Handshakes, Intros, & Social Confidence

Whether you’re meeting someone new or navigating a group setting knowing how to make a good first impression is a fundamental life skill.

At The Power Moves, we taught thousands of men to decode power dynamics for social confidence and life success.

In this article, you’ll discover practical handshake tips, body language first impression strategies, and social confidence tips to master introductions like a pro.

Let’s dive in.

1. Approach Others High-Power & High-Warm

High...

Self-Protection in Love and Business, Without Losing Trust

Betrayal can strike anywhere—a partner’s infidelity or a business deal gone wrong can leave you reeling.

At The Power Moves, we’ve mastered power dynamics and smart social strategies for enjoying relationships and cooperation while staying secure and without losing trust.

This guide shows you how to protect yourself in relationships and business, weaving win-win strategies with emotional resilience and smart planning.

Let’s dive in:

Two Pillars of Self-Protection

The two...

Why You Can’t Trust AI With Advanced Social Skills

Artificial intelligence tools are transforming the world.

These tools can serve as valuable allies in enhancing your social skills, advancing your personal growth, and achieving your ambitions—provided you understand their limitations.

So, when does AI excel, and when does it falter?

Let’s find out:

Can artificial intelligence help you win ‘the game of life’?

AI Results: Overview

I’ve been experimenting with AI tools to improve our offerings.

So far, I’ve used and evalua...

Cues: Summary, Review, & Criticism (Vanessa van Edwards)

Vanessa Van Edwards’ Cues lists and explains the nonverbal and verbal signals that influence how people perceive us by dividing them into two main dimensions: warmth, affecting trust and likability, and competence, affecting power and authority.

Exec SummaryBe both high warmth and high competence Calibrate competence and warmth to situation and people, depending on whether you need more competence or warmth/connectionAvoid the extremes of no warmth/no competence FULL SU...

The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life: Summary & Review

The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life (1959) draws parallels between theater and human interactions, exploring how individuals and teams perform roles to manage impressions and create desired perceptions.

Exec SummaryWe’re all performers managing impressions just like actorsWe all have a stage (public persona) and backstage (private self), the former for the performance we must keep up, and the backstage to relax by ourselves or with the members of our performing team...

APA Handbook of Nonverbal Communication: Summary & Review

The APA Handbook of Nonverbal Communication (2015) is a comprehensive, research-backed guide exploring the empirical findings, research methods, and applications of nonverbal behavior.

SUMMARY

About the Author:
Various authors with different experts curated different chapters. The editors-in-chief are:
David Matsumoto, PhD specializes in culture, emotion, and nonverbal behavior. He is a professor at San Francisco State University and director of the Culture and Emotion Research Labo...

The Secret of Our Success: Summary & Review

Joseph Henrich’s The Secret of Our Success (2015) dives into human evolution and the role of culture in shaping our unique success as a species.

Exec SummaryIt’s not our superior intelligence that accounts for human success and ecological dominanceBiology and ‘survival instincts’ are insufficient to help us thrive and survive across the globeCulture is the ‘secret’ of our success as shaped by cultural evolutionOur brains are equipped for cultural learning, and the limit...