Teaching through Emotions

Teaching through Emotions

Being Better

The First Trick

In which I teach a really good one

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Betsy Burris
Jan 31, 2026
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OK. I want to wow you. So I’ll start with a really good trick that you can put to work this very day.

The trick is based on the premise that emotions are contagious. Through empathy, of course. But also through behaviors.

You want to make me mad? Pretend you don’t hear me. Let me repeat myself three times. Then watch me explo…

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