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...
The Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growing
23 minutes
3 months ago
How do you show up to the world?
Text me and let me know what you think! Title: How Do You Show Up? Podcast: The Final Third Host: John Mesko Episode Number: 15 1. Episode Summary This impromptu episode reflects on recent tragic events and uses them as a launching point to explore a deeper question: How do we, as individuals, show up in the world? John challenges listeners to think beyond labels, experiences, and grievances to embrace their fundamental responsibility as human beings—do no harm, contribute positively, and...
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...
