Over the years, this space has grown into a living body of work — reflections written in real time and in retrospect, across seasons of change, clarity, disruption, and growth. It now also includes links to my SilverDisobedience® Perception Dynamics™ podcast interviews.
Feel free to scroll or use the search bar to choose a topic that reflects where you are right now and explore at your own pace.
There’s no order required. No finish line. Read or watch whatever meets you where you are.
Essays explore how perception — consciously and unconsciously — shapes experience, decision-making, emotional response and self-trust. They also address timing in life, trade-offs, internal alignment, and the often unspoken pressures behind big choices. Many posts look at how to separate fear, urgency, and outside influence from true readiness. Some tackle awareness of our nervous system, maintaining emotional steadiness, and returning to center — especially during periods of uncertainty, conflict, or fatigue. Plenty examine interpersonal perception, unspoken cues, boundaries, loyalty, projection, and the subtle mechanics of influence — both personal and professional. Others tackle leadership as an internal state, not a title. Topics include presence under scrutiny, decision-making in high-stakes environments, and maintaining integrity while operating in complex systems. I explore personal evolution, self-trust, and the quiet courage required to outgrow old identities — without abandoning yourself in the process. You can also expect to find posts about space for grief, patience, waiting, and the uncomfortable middle — when clarity hasn’t arrived yet, but something is clearly shifting. Basically you’ll find thoughts about the entirety of the human experience.
Enjoy! Thank you for visiting. I hope you find the content valuable. If you ever need to go deeper, I offer private consultations.
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The Language You’re Speaking Before You Open Your Mouth
Most people believe their influence lives in words. This is, at best, an elementary understanding of how human communication actually works. Words are the last thing we process. Long before content is evaluated, influence is determined through affective signaling —the emotional data you transmit before logic ever arrives. This includes your tone, pace, stillness, certainty, Keep reading →
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The Dangers of the Echo Chamber Effect
The media’s polarization, driven by various agendas, breeds divisiveness. The echo chamber effect, reinforced by social media algorithms and limited news sources, hinders open-mindedness and constructive dialogue. Anonymity online fuels harmful behavior and cancel culture. Dian Griesel advises vigilance against echo chambers and advocates for thoughtful sharing. Follow her for thought-provoking content. Keep reading →
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The Phenomenon of Continued Influence Effect
Ever wonder why people continue to believe something after it’s been thoroughly debunked as false? Continued Influence Effect is at play. The continued influence effect refers to a cognitive phenomenon where misinformation or inaccurate information continues to affect people’s beliefs and judgments even after they have been presented with corrections or accurate information. This effect Keep reading →
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Recent posts
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The Language You’re Speaking Before You Open Your Mouth
Most people believe their influence lives in words. This is, at best, an elementary understanding of how human communication actually works. Words are the last thing we process. Long before content is evaluated, influence is determined through affective signaling —the emotional data you transmit before logic ever arrives. This includes your tone, pace, stillness, certainty, Keep reading →
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The Dangers of the Echo Chamber Effect
The media’s polarization, driven by various agendas, breeds divisiveness. The echo chamber effect, reinforced by social media algorithms and limited news sources, hinders open-mindedness and constructive dialogue. Anonymity online fuels harmful behavior and cancel culture. Dian Griesel advises vigilance against echo chambers and advocates for thoughtful sharing. Follow her for thought-provoking content. Keep reading →
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The Phenomenon of Continued Influence Effect
Ever wonder why people continue to believe something after it’s been thoroughly debunked as false? Continued Influence Effect is at play. The continued influence effect refers to a cognitive phenomenon where misinformation or inaccurate information continues to affect people’s beliefs and judgments even after they have been presented with corrections or accurate information. This effect Keep reading →
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Embracing Change: Transform Your Tomorrow Today
I write about change a lot. Maybe it’s because I once read that if you don’t change today, your tomorrow’s will be like your yesterdays. Now let me say, there was nothing wrong with my yesterday. In fact, I liked yesterday and it was good. But since I don’t know what day I’m checking out Keep reading →
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Perennial Tips for Staying Popular at Any Age
No matter how old we get, there are certain characteristics that will always be in style, keep us aging gracefully and maintain our post-high-school popularity. 😉 Here are perennial favorites: Please let me know how your growing popularity is working out for you! 😉 © Dian Griesel 2025 Keep reading →
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Lessons Learned from a TV Segment Experience
For work, I read the full range of media. I read things I agree with, things I disagree with and things I cannot believe I have to waste my time reading. I read as much as I can because my crisis management work requires me to stay informed and up to date on all kinds Keep reading →
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Mastering the Rules of the Game
“The guide you want when the stakes are high, the path is unclear, and the outcome matters more than ever.” Leadership is an unrelenting challenge, a balancing act, and, above all, a journey. The stakes are higher than ever for CEOs of public companies or those preparing to head into the spotlight of investor scrutiny. Keep reading →
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Why It’s Okay Not to Wiggle Your Nose or Ears
Can you wiggle your nose? How about your ears? I’m of the Bewitched era and I remember growing up with Samantha the Witch who could wiggle her nose. My Father could wiggle his ears. Try as I might, I’ve never been able to do either. ✨ I accept this. I’m not less happy because I Keep reading →
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The Power of Nonverbal Communication
Many words are spoken without ever being said. A look, a head tilt, shifting eyes, a lingering stare, posture moves, and hand motions are all silent cues that speak volumes before a single word is uttered. While we often think of communication as purely a verbal skill, most communication is nonverbal. Body language, facial expressions, Keep reading →
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Know Your “Why” to Own Your Path
Life changes significantly when you understand your “Why” in life. Why do you desire something? Why do you seek someone? Why do you believe a particular choice or path will benefit your life? Understanding your motivations is the foundation of intentional and empowered decision-making. Perceptive people — particularly those in leadership positions — don’t just Keep reading →
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Liberate Yourself: The Power of Letting Go of Expectations
Expectations shape how we move through life — whether in personal relationships, careers or leadership roles. But what if I told you that expecting nothing could be one of the most liberating and transformative shifts you can make? It’s a complex concept to swallow. We’re wired to anticipate outcomes, seek validation, and measure success based Keep reading →
