How do you avoid being manipulated — whether it’s by family, friends, bosses, politicians, or media pundits? You must always remember: If you don’t have a vision for your life, someone else will have an agenda for it.

I taught this lesson in my first Moral Courage class years ago, and it applies even more today. I explain on “Hidden Forces,” a podcast exploring the often-invisible impulses and inclinations that make human beings tick. Listen to the full episode.

Here’s to developing your integrity. And to protecting it.