Think you can spot a liar? You may want to think again. We’ve been taught to look for the obvious signs, avoiding eye contact, fidgeting, nervous behavior, or a story that just feels a little off. But research shows that many of the things we associate with lying aren’t reliable indicators at all. In this episode of Breaking Bad Communication, we unpack what the science actually says about detecting deception and why curiosity may be far more powerful than accusation. You’ll learn what to notice, what to listen for, and how better questions, strategic pauses, and deeper listening can help you uncover what’s really being communicated. Because you don’t need to become a human lie detector. You need to become a better communicator.
Think you can spot a liar? You may want to think again.
We’ve been taught to look for the obvious signs, avoiding eye contact, fidgeting, nervous behavior, or a story that just feels a little off. But research shows that many of the things we associate with lying aren’t reliable indicators at all.
In this episode of Breaking Bad Communication, we unpack what the science actually says about detecting deception and why curiosity may be far more powerful than accusation. You’ll learn what to notice, what to listen for, and how better questions, strategic pauses, and deeper listening can help you uncover what’s really being communicated.
Because you don’t need to become a human lie detector. You need to become a better communicator.