Tactic 78 of 99
The Calm Center
Whoever stays calm in chaos ends up in charge.
What it is
When everyone around you is panicking or shouting, the calmest person becomes the one people turn to. Emotions spread. So does calm. A steady voice and slow movements tell everyone’s nervous system that things are under control.
Spot it
Someone stays strangely calm while everything is falling apart around them, especially if they caused it. Calm can be strength. It can also be control.
Counter it
Match their calm, not their story. Ask clear questions. Calm is great, but it doesn’t make someone right.