The Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growing
John Mesko
21 episodes
4 hours ago
Text me and let me know what you think! 🧩 Episode Overview (Long Summary) In Episode 21, John Mesko continues his “Difficult People” series by focusing on manipulative personalities—those who gain influence not through force but through subtle emotional control. He begins by clarifying that manipulation is a behavioral pattern, not a diagnosis, and it often overlaps with traits like narcissism or dishonesty. Drawing from personal experience, John tells the story of Nancy, a coworker whose mas...
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Text me and let me know what you think! 🧩 Episode Overview (Long Summary) In Episode 21, John Mesko continues his “Difficult People” series by focusing on manipulative personalities—those who gain influence not through force but through subtle emotional control. He begins by clarifying that manipulation is a behavioral pattern, not a diagnosis, and it often overlaps with traits like narcissism or dishonesty. Drawing from personal experience, John tells the story of Nancy, a coworker whose mas...
Bonus - Gen X: Born in 1966 — The Culture, Change, and Chill of a Generation
The Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growing
33 minutes
5 months ago
Bonus - Gen X: Born in 1966 — The Culture, Change, and Chill of a Generation
Text me and let me know what you think! 🎙️ The Final Third – Episode 11 Bonus Content Title: Gen X: Born in 1966 — The Culture, Change, and Chill of a Generation Length: Approx. 45–50 minutes Type: Bonus Retrospective Episode Host: John Mesko 🔑 Key Themes & Takeaways Gen X at the Crossroads: Born in 1966, John reflects on growing up in a world deeply shaped by WWII, amidst cultural shifts and looming Cold War fears.A Generation of Adaptability: Gen Xers were shaped by “duck and cover...
The Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growing
Text me and let me know what you think! 🧩 Episode Overview (Long Summary) In Episode 21, John Mesko continues his “Difficult People” series by focusing on manipulative personalities—those who gain influence not through force but through subtle emotional control. He begins by clarifying that manipulation is a behavioral pattern, not a diagnosis, and it often overlaps with traits like narcissism or dishonesty. Drawing from personal experience, John tells the story of Nancy, a coworker whose mas...
