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Real Leaders Are Not Scammers
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Some people genuinely are out to help and provide useful products and services. Others are just scammers in guru clothing. Episode 73 of Faithful on the Clock helps you recognize and avoid scammers, offering some strategies to convince others you’re the real deal rather than a fraud.
Timestamps:
[00:04] - Intro
[00:37] - Definition of a scammer guru
[01:20] - Characteristic #1: Scammer gurus play on emotions.
[02:09] - Characteristic #2: Scammer gurus create backstories that make them seem relatable and as though they are good, trustworthy people.
[02:51] - Characteristic #3: Scammer gurus rely on anecdotal evidence that is highly hyped and which pushes a high-cost price point.
[03:40] - Scripture reminds us both that God is a God of truth and that He doesn’t want us to lie, steal, or deal falsely. The Word can comfort us if we are taken advantage us and warn us against doing anything fraudulent.
[04:46] - Good leaders often will manipulate or counsel using psychological tactics. Their intent, however, is to protect, and they do not lie or cheat when they use those tactics. It’s always to ensure the customer or shareholders stay on the path those customers or shareholders need. Scammers, however, manipulate for their own gain.
[05:52] - Tips for how to avoid scammer gurus (e.g., examining the guru’s team)
[07:43] - Presenting Yourself As a Real Leader Tip #1: Present your customer or shareholder with choice.
[08:38] - Presenting Yourself As a Real Leader Tip #2: Make it clear you are as much a learner as you are a teacher.
[09:43] - Presenting Yourself As a Real Leader Tip #3: Open the circle to include other professionals, making recommendations to ensure the customer or shareholder gets what is truly helpful.
[10:22] - Recap
[10:44] - Prayer
[11:20] - Outro/What’s coming up next
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