The Emotional Test Narcissists Run on You | Lawyer Vince

Ever notice how one small comment from someone can stay with you all day?

A casual “You’re overreacting.” A quiet “That’s not impressive.” A subtle eye roll in a meeting.

It looks minor. But your body reacts. And suddenly you feel the need to defend, explain, or prove yourself.

That wasn’t random.

This episode of How to Convince is about the emotional test narcissists run on you. Because the goal isn’t clarity. It’s leverage.

Narcissists Hate This Response.

In this episode, I break down:

• What the emotional test really is

• Why high performers get hooked by it

• How over explaining signals you’ve been moved

• The calm, structured responses that shut it down

Plus Q&A on:

• Being labeled controlling when you’re just competent

• Handling snide executive comments

• Managing suspicious personalities

• Confronting coworkers who ignore responsibilities

• What to do when arrogance turns into shouting

This episode is about emotional independence. About keeping your position without escalating. About staying steady when someone tries to move you.

If you’ve ever thought:

“Why did that get under my skin?”

“I shouldn’t have reacted.”

“I replayed that all night.”

This one is for you.

👇 Comment: STEADY if you made it to the end.

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