Something You Should Know

SYSK TRENDING - What Makes Someone Credible

September 8, 2026·27 min·4-min readconversationalself improvement
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Credibility is less about facts and expertise and more about subconscious, rapid judgments based on messenger traits like status, attractiveness, warmth, and trustworthiness. Stephen Martin explains that how someone is perceived—often within milliseconds—can override the actual truth of t

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Stephen Martin

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

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Stephen MartinMike CarruthersJoseph Marks

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Messengers, Who We Listen To, Who We Don't, and Whyby Stephen Martin

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Columbia University

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LeadershipManagementProductivitySelf Improvement

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