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Ep. 113: Traits of Cool, characteristics of a bully, and the thin line between.

Ep. 113: Traits of Cool, characteristics of a bully, and the thin line between.

Update: 2025-09-15
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Bullies get things done—but do they create lasting value? Most often, no. So why do they still attract followers? Because they often embody the Six Traits of Being Cool: extraverted, hedonistic, powerful, adventurous, open, and autonomous.

In this episode, Kasey and Brian unpack these six traits—why they’re so attractive, how they can be both magnetic and destructive, and what we can do about it in our schools, our homes, and in our personal lives.

References:

- The 6-Traits of Being Cool

- At the Table Podcast, "Stop Trying to be Cool"

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Ep. 113: Traits of Cool, characteristics of a bully, and the thin line between.

Ep. 113: Traits of Cool, characteristics of a bully, and the thin line between.

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