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🚨 You can be the smartest person in the room and still fail. Here's why...
In this eye-opening clip from The Diary of a CEO, behavioral investigator Vanessa Van Edwards reveals the uncomfortable truth most people don't want to hear: if you don't have people skills, you cannot succeed in life, love, or business.
🎯 What You'll Learn:

Why intelligence alone is NOT enough for success
The fundamental skill that determines your career trajectory
How people skills impact your relationships, promotions, and happiness
Why "book smarts" don't automatically translate to "people smarts"
The real reason highly intelligent people struggle socially

📊 The Science Behind It:
Research shows that 82% of our impressions of others are based on warmth and competence - NOT intelligence or credentials. If you can't communicate effectively, build relationships, or connect with people authentically, you'll be overlooked no matter how brilliant you are.
💡 Signs You Need Better People Skills:

You struggle to get raises or promotions despite being qualified
People don't seem to "get" your ideas
You feel misunderstood or overlooked in meetings
You have trouble making or keeping friends
Dating feels impossible or exhausting
You avoid social situations because they drain you

🔥 About Vanessa Van Edwards:
Vanessa is a bestselling author of "Captivate" and "Cues," a behavioral investigator, and founder of Science of People. She's helped over 400,000 students master charisma, decode body language, and build authentic connections. Her TED Talk has millions of views and her research-backed approach has revolutionized how we understand human behavior.
⚡ Key Takeaway:
You can have the best ideas, the strongest work ethic, and the highest IQ - but without the ability to connect with people, you'll struggle to:

Get your ideas heard
Build a supportive network
Find romantic relationships
Advance in your career
Feel confident in social situations

This isn't about being fake or manipulative. It's about learning the hidden language of cues that successful people naturally use - and the good news is, these skills CAN be learned.
🎓 Want to Go Deeper?
Watch the full conversation for Vanessa's complete framework on:

The 5 power cues for competence
The 5 warmth cues for likability
How to read body language like a pro
Conversation starters that actually work
The science of charisma and influence

📚 Resources Mentioned:

Book: "Captivate" by Vanessa Van Edwards
Book: "Cues" by Vanessa Van Edwards
Science of People (Vanessa's training platform)

👥 Join The Conversation:
Are you naturally good with people or did you have to learn these skills? What's your biggest struggle when it comes to social situations? Drop a comment below!
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Timestamps for Full Episode:
00:00 - The hard truth about people skills
02:42 - Why 82% of success comes from warmth & competence
09:47 - You cannot succeed without people skills
24:25 - The secret of popular people
42:18 - Hand gestures and charisma
58:53 - Power cues for competence
1:00:54 - Body language mistakes killing your confidence

Featured: Vanessa Van Edwards | Behavioral Investigator | Author of Captivate & Cues
Host: Steven Bartlett | Entrepreneur |