Skip to content

Pivot Person

A person who may or may not be involved with the fight or situation. This person reveals facts to clarify points of view, as in, “The emperor has no clothes! Stop pretending to see something that isn’t there.” The witness who comes forward. The person who creates a shift to clarify and adjust how people respond. Often, a pivot person is needed to escape emotional, verbal or physical abuse.

mr wilson's secrets and lies small by cheryl ragsdale

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.