Most People Fail Conversations: Why “Showing Up Guarded” Kills Your Influence FAST | S3E31

Most People Fail Conversations: Why “Showing Up Guarded” Kills Your Influence FAST | S3E31

May 17, 2026 · 26 min · Episode 115

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The episode discusses how showing up guarded can undermine your influence in conversations and introduces the Blue-Orange-Red framework.

You walk into the room, and your energy speaks before your mouth ever does. If you show up guarded, defensive, distracted, or uncertain… you’ve already lost most of the conversation before it even starts. This week, Dr. Jake Clendenning and Michael Libercci break down the powerful Blue-Orange-Red framework—and expose why most entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals sabotage their influence without realizing it. You just heard it. Now it's time to do something with it. If this episode hit home, here's how to take action: 🔥 Join The Conversation: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and tell us which insight you're implementing first. Your feedback doesn't just help us—it helps other entrepreneurs find the show when they need it most. 💡 Ready to Go Deeper? This is just the beginning. If you're serious about transforming from best-kept secret to industry authority, check out: → The Total Disruption Guild – Your network of entrepreneurs who actually do the work → The KLT Formula – The framework that turns influence into revenue → Business Battleground: Boardroom Edition – Transform your company on a national stage Visit Total-Disruption.com to explore how we can help you…

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Hosts: Dr. Jake Clendenning, Michael Libercci

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