3 Beats: Get Pinged, Pivot to Neutral Space, Avoid the Tar Baby
Get Pinged, Shift to Neutral Space, Avoid the Tar Baby: Agent September and DramaGuru meet for a post-fight debrief and game-planning session.
Agent September
Cornerman. Thoughtful, precise and deliberate. Forensic investigation of conversations and arguments (FICA).
Round 1: Weaponizing Shame Fails for Deadbolt vs Driftgate
Shame is demon Deadbolt’s weapon of choice. But watch what happens when Driftgate refuses to take the bait. Round 1 of the full fight transcript.
The Hammerhead Shark DramaGuru Position
People who operate out of Hammerhead Shark Position have power. They may have actual authority based on their position in the family, where you work or their role in social groups. Their leadership can be formal or informal. They treat people like objects. Not permanent.… Read More »The Hammerhead Shark DramaGuru Position
What is the opposite of a Creepy Wally attack?
One minute (between rounds) Question and Answer session with Cornerman Agent September. The Creepy Wally is one of the eight (8) attacks listed in the game of life that I call “DramaGuru Revelation”.
Introducing Harut and Marut, Record Keepers for the Clock Maker
Maybe you made a mistake. But, as long as you’re trapped in this place, you block new doors from opening. Guardian Harut keeps track of how many times you refuse to take the exit marked “Grace This Way”.
You Can’t Win When the Audience Gangs Up on You
We Don’t Like You! For Lisa Guerrero, the audience existed away from the football stadium, following her via radio as she drove in her car. Once their voices got inside her head, it was hard to focus on anything else.
Single Mum, Faerie-Tale Farm
Kierti put the cart before the horse, building her log cabin before getting approval. As a punishment, the planning commission banned her from living on her farm. Trapped! She needs help from a pivot person.
Mr. Wilson’s Secrets and Lies
In the end, it’s a familiar story with international espionage and MI6 handlers thrown in for dramatic effect. Most cheaters don’t have such interesting story lines. But the trap is the same and it works perfectly every time.
Trapped by a Rabbit
Everyone knows someone who gets through life by running in the opposite direction whenever it’s time to take responsibility for something. In my game called, “DramaGuru Revelation”, this style of behavior is assigned to the Rabbit position.
Clarity and Silence: 16 DramaGuru Code Words Defined
Analyzing situations through the lens of DramaGuru helps me to see the traps people fall into. And the ones they try to set for me.