Defend Against "Divisive" Accusation ft. Richard Bandler & NLP — Daily Persuasion Ep. 191

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“You’re being divisive.”

That one phrase is now the ultimate thought-stopper. But what if it’s actually your greatest opening line to influence the room?

Welcome to Episode 191 of Daily Persuasion — “Defend Against 'Divisive' Accusation ft. Richard Bandler & NLP.” In this episode, Joshua Lisec shows you exactly how to flip the script, neutralize the accusation, and win over the onlookers using the powerful tools of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP)—direct from the mind of Richard Bandler, co-creator of the field.

In today’s cultural climate, divisive is a word that gets hurled at anyone who dares think differently—especially if you're on the right, pro-Trump, or simply pro-common sense. But as Lisec explains, when someone calls you divisive, it’s not about right vs. wrong. It’s about surface structure vs. deep structure.

Let’s unpack that.

Drawing from his recent training with Richard Bandler, Lisec breaks down how NLP programming techniques teach us to look beneath the words people say. “Divisive,” for example, is surface structure—a vague, moralized word that hides its true meaning. The job of the master persuader is to dig into the deep structure, revealing the actual ideas, fears, or beliefs behind the language. What are they really accusing you of? What does “divisive” divide? And more importantly: who’s afraid of the division?

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• The difference between deep structure vs surface structure in everyday language—and why it's the key to taking control of any debate.
• How Richard Bandler’s NLP uncovers what people really mean, even when they don’t realize it themselves.
• Real persuasion examples of how to respond when someone tries to shame, guilt, or silence you with feel-good buzzwords.
• The persuasion techniques used by master communicators—and how you can use them to redirect conversations, influence groups, and dismantle weak arguments without ever raising your voice.

Lisec doesn’t just theorize. He gives you the NLP programming prompts, questions, and sentence frames that let you move from defense to offense—while still sounding calm, curious, and confident. Think of it as persuasive techniques for everyday speech that double as mental judo.

You’ll also discover why NLP vs hypnosis is a false dichotomy. According to Lisec, both work with the same raw material: language. And in a world where the wrong word can get you canceled, understanding how words shape thought—and therefore behavior—is the ultimate persuasion psychology superpower.

Whether you’re facing a friend at brunch who calls you “divisive” for defending border enforcement, or a coworker who parrots talking points from MSNBC, you’ll have the verbal tools to not only respond—but educate everyone within earshot.

That’s the real game. Not changing the mind of the person calling you names, but using their outburst to persuade someone to do something—like reconsider their assumptions, or realize they’re not alone in their values.

And yes, there’s a method to the madness. Lisec connects these techniques to examples of persuasion in advertising and political rhetoric, showing how vague emotional words like “divisive” are used as programming inputs. You’ll start spotting them everywhere—and, more importantly, start dismantling them with precision.

By the end of Episode 191, you’ll know how to:
• Use NLP programming to reframe accusations into teaching moments.
• Ask the right questions to cut through confusion and reveal truth.
• Apply techniques of persuasion in writing and speech that convert passive listeners into active allies.

So next time someone says, “You’re being divisive,” don’t flinch. Smile. You’ve just been handed the mic.

🎙️ This is Daily Persuasion with Joshua Lisec, and this episode is your tactical training to defend against “divisive” accusations—and come out on top.