# Mind As Strategy: 6 - Ethical Foundations: Influence vs. Manipulation

Episodio de [Leo Trujillo](https://escuchario.semeescucha.es/podcast/leo-trujillo), de Leonardo Trujillo.

- Publicado: 6 de septiembre de 2025
- Duración: 9 min
- Temporada 9, episodio 6
- Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/670f0200/podcast/play/107926476/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-6%2F4ac2c029-368d-17a1-9f27-7071839bdd51.mp3
- Página: https://escuchario.semeescucha.es/podcast/leo-trujillo/episodio/5907513-mind-as-strategy-6-ethical-foundations-influence-vs-manipulation

## Sobre este episodio

⚖️ Power without ethics corrodes trust. In this episode of Mind as Strategy , we set the guardrails that make influence sustainable. You’ll learn how to spot the thin line between persuasion 🤝 and manipulation 🕵️, and why long-term advantage comes from trust, not tricks. We’ll explore: 🔑 The difference between guiding frames vs. coercing choices. 🛡️ How to pressure-test your tactics with the “mirror test” — would I accept this move if used on me? 🌍 Cultural and contextual factors that shape what “ethical influence” means in practice. 🚩 Red flags of manipulation that damage reputation, careers, and relationships. ✨ Why genuine value creation compounds into what we call trust dividends . With modern examples—from corporate negotiations to social media influence—you’ll see why integrity is not a constraint but a force multiplier. By the end, you’ll know how to influence with clarity, win without cutting corners, and leave every arena stronger than you found it.

Anterior: [Mind As Strategy: 5- Self-Calibration: Managing Your Signals and Triggers](https://escuchario.semeescucha.es/podcast/leo-trujillo/episodio/5907514-mind-as-strategy-5-self-calibration-managing-your-signals-and-triggers)
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