EP 20: The Playmaker’s Edge – The Tongue Tells All

What if you could read focus before a single word was spoken?

That’s exactly what I’m breaking down in this episode of In the Driver’s Seat. Welcome to Episode 1 of my new mini-series: The Playmaker’s Edge – 4 Power Moves for High-Performance Leadership.

We’re stealing plays straight from Caitlin Clark’s game (yes, the basketball phenom taking the sports world by storm) and turning them into practical business tools for sales, leadership, and HR.

Today, I reveal a secret cue: the tongue.
Sounds funny, but stick with me. Michael Jordan did it. Serena Williams does it. Even kids in spelling bees do it. When the tongue sneaks out, your brain is telling you something BIG—and if you know how to read it, you gain the upper hand in every negotiation, sales call, and leadership meeting.

Key Takeaways
1. The tongue is a truth teller—a body cue that can’t be faked.
2. Cognitive overload shows up physically—spotting it gives you real-time insight into decision-making.
3. In sales and leadership, silence is often your strongest move.

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