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HOW TRUMP AND CLINTONCAN USE EMOTIONAL SCIENCE TO SUCCEED

Using MindSight to understand the emotional connections people have with
the brands of Trump and Clinton
How Emotion Science can empower campaigns to play to the heart and
not the head

The race for power is won by the candidate
that makes the voters
feel the most empowered

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ELECTION 2016Decoding the emotionaldynamics of voter outlook on Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton

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Emotion provides the energy behind virtually every behavior we engage in, every day of our lives

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It certainly has a huge impact on how we vote

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WON’T SAYWhen respondents are unwilling to talk about their feelings
CAN’T SAYWhen respondents
are unable to articulate or don’t know how they feel
But it's not easy to measure emotion

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MindSight accesses the emotional brainBefore the editing and Censorship of Rational Analysis“The earliest stage of emotional reactions takes place [at] about five hundred milliseconds… [this] …sits between the couple of hundred milliseconds we require to be conscious of a pattern and the seven or eight hundred milliseconds we need to process a concept.”
Antonio Damasio Self Comes to Mind
2010

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With a patented rapid image exposure/response technique, MindSight gets data directly from the emotional brain – before respondents have time to think about or edit their responses.
The emotional discovery window
THE EMOTIONAL DISCOVERY WINDOW

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MindSight uses a validated image library

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MindSight in practice -preparing the studyRespondents engage with the MindSight exercise as a “sentence completion” task
“With Donald Trump as president Americans are likely to feel more________.”
MindSight Emotional Profile
Psychological priming sentence

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MindSight analytics rely upon a unified model of motivation
IDENTITY ENGAGEMENTNURTURANC
E
ESTEEM
BELONGING
EMPOWERMENTSECURITY
MASTERY ACHIEVEMENT
Isolated, Lonely
Accepted, Belonging
Trapped, Frustrated
Freedom, Power
Insecure, Afraid
Safe, Confident
Ordinary, Boring
Unique, Interesting
Passive, Indifferent
Involved, Absorbed
Selfish, Unloved
Sharing, Caring
Incompetent
Talented, Exceptional
Defeated, Pointless
Victorious, Productive
Ashamed, Disrespected
Proud, Respected
INTRAPSYCHICThe Self
INSTRUMENTALThe Material World
INTERPERSONALThe Social World
EXPECTATIONSWant To Be
EXPERIENCESWant To Do
OUTCOMESWant To Have

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Study Overview• 733 18+ likely voters completed an online
survey
• Respondents were asked a series of rational questions including:
• candidate appeal• voting intentions• certainty of vote• demographics
• They also completed two MindSight exercises:• focused on state of the country• focused on the candidates
• Data was weighted by age, gender, race and political affiliation

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Dynamics of the race so far through the MindSight lens

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NEGATIVE ENERGY
POSITIVE ENERGY
27%
73%
Trouble afoot in the landAmericans are dissatisfied and uncomfortable with the direction we are headed - This dissatisfaction may explain the rise of non-traditional candidates like Trump and Sanders

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Americans are worried about our future
Key concerns focus on security

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Frustrated and held back by limited opportunity -Americans are also feeling disempowered

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And in general, they think the country is failing

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22%
78%
NEGATIVE ENERGY
POSITIVE ENERGY
TRUMP CLINTON
38%
62%
NEGATIVE ENERGY
POSITIVE ENERGY
Trump supporters are more negative about the country

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TRUMP CLINTON“In danger”
“Fearful”“Anxious”“At risk”
Trump’s followers aren’t just uncomfortable with the country’s direction but are fearful
SECURITY

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Trump’s followers also feel not just held back but actually imprisoned
TRUMP CLINTON“Imprisoned”
“Trapped”“Restricted”“Restrained”
EMPOWERMENT

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Current Likely VotersA VIEW ON THE CANDIDATES

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It’s more about who you don’t like than who you likeConvinced voters for both candidates are more driven by dislike of the opponent than by liking of their chosen candidate
82%
42%
78%
37%

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Successful Victorious WinnerSuperior Important
Trump’s likely voters expect, most of all, that he will help Americans feel a sense of achievement

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Clinton likely voters also expect increased achievement – as well as strong expectations of security and nurturance
Secure
Safe
Sheltered
Calm
Peace of Mind
Supportive
Caring
Nurturing
Understandin
g
Compassiona
te

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How Each Candidate Can Win the ElectionCLOSING THE DEAL

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The most critical group of voters to influence at this point are the prime prospect undecided - voters who are leaning toward a candidate, but not yet certain about their commitment
Target the Prime Prospects

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These voters represent a considerable opportunity for both of the candidates
26%
74%
STRENGTH OF VOTE FOR
TRUMP
UNCERTAIN
CERTAIN
UNCERTAIN
CERTAIN
19%
81%
STRENGTH OF VOTE FOR
CLINTON

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Uncommitted voters that lean toward Trump need to be reinforced about Trump’s ability to deliver in three broad areas:
– what they need to believe
IDENTITY
ACHIEVEMENT
BELONGING
1
3
2
Closing the deal with Trump prospects

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Delivering on Identity Aspirations: A “New Look” for AmericaTrump must continue to reinforce the idea that he is a truly different kind of leader
Stand out from the crowd
Unique
Original
Independent
One of a kind
IDENTITY ENGAGEMENT NURTURANCE
ESTEEM
BELONGINGEMPOWERMENTSECURITY
MASTERY ACHIEVEMENT
IDENTITY

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Delivering on Achievement Aspirations: Returning to WinningTrump must maintain his emphasis on making America great again
Successful
Winner
Victorious
Superior
IDENTITY ENGAGEMENT NURTURANCE
ESTEEM
BELONGINGEMPOWERMENTSECURITY
MASTERY ACHIEVEMENT
ACHIEVEMENT

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And, Trump must convince undecided voters that he will bring the country together around his new agenda
Connected
Belonging
Bonded
Unity
Community
IDENTITY ENGAGEMENT NURTURANCE
ESTEEM
BELONGINGEMPOWERMENTSECURITY
MASTERY ACHIEVEMENT
BELONGING
Delivering on Belonging Aspirations: Uniting for Change

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Undecided voters that lean toward Trump need to be reassured that he won’t cause:
INSECURITY
POWERLESSNESS
FAILURE
1
3
2
– where they need reassurance
Trump Prospects

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Reassuring Against Fears of Insecurity: A Stronger, Safer AmericaUndecided voters are fearful. Trump must convince them that he will take the country away from dangers
Anxious
Distressed
Nervous
Fearful
Afraid
Insecure
IDENTITY ENGAGEMENT NURTURANCE
ESTEEM
BELONGINGEMPOWERMENTSECURITY
MASTERY ACHIEVEMENT
SECURITY

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Reassuring Against Disempowerment: Liberating the PowerlessAmericans feel powerless to change for the better – Trump must reassure them that he can not just wield power, but restore personal power
IDENTITY ENGAGEMENT NURTURANCE
ESTEEM
BELONGINGEMPOWERMENTSECURITY
MASTERY ACHIEVEMENT
EMPOWERMENT
Restricted
Trapped
Restrained
Imprisoned
Limited
Frustrated

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Reassuring Against Fears of Failure: Reasons to BelieveAmericans still fear that they will continue to fail in their lives – Trump needs to give them confidence he can avoid the continuing risks of failure
Loser
Defeated
Failure
Unsuccessful
Worthless
IDENTITY ENGAGEMENT NURTURANCE
ESTEEM
BELONGINGEMPOWERMENTSECURITY
MASTERY ACHIEVEMENT
ACHIEVEMENT

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EMPOWERMENT
ENGAGEMENT
BELONGING
1
3
2
Uncommitted voters that lean toward Clinton need to be reinforced in their hopes that she will deliver in three broad areas:
– what they need to believe
Closing the Deal with Clinton Prospects

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Delivering on Empowerment Aspirations: Americans Back in ChargeClinton’s voters hope she can put power back in the hands of the voters (who feel so distant from the process of government now). She must reinforce this expectation
Strong
Powerful
Free
Limitless
Fearless
Courageous
Prepared
IDENTITY ENGAGEMENT NURTURANCE
ESTEEM
BELONGINGEMPOWERMENTSECURITY
MASTERY ACHIEVEMENT
EMPOWERMENT

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Delivering on Engagement Aspirations: Re-engaging AmericaClinton must also reinforce expectation among her prime prospect voters that she will give Americans a sense of personal participation and involvement in how America runs
Engrossed
Enthusiastic
Focused
Involved
Absorbed ENGAGEMENT
IDENTITY ENGAGEMENT NURTURANCE
ESTEEM
BELONGINGEMPOWERMENTSECURITY
MASTERY ACHIEVEMENT

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Delivering on Belonging Aspirations: Uniting for ChangeClinton must also reinforce the hopes of her undecided voters that she will bring the country back together
Connected
Belonging
Bonded
Unity
Community BELONGING
IDENTITY ENGAGEMENT NURTURANCE
ESTEEM
BELONGINGEMPOWERMENTSECURITY
MASTERY ACHIEVEMENT

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Undecided voters that lean toward Clinton need to hear that she won’t cause:
Clinton Prospects
– where they need reassurance
INSECURITY
LOSS OF IDENTITY
FAILURE
1
3
2

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Reassuring Against Fears of Insecurity: A Stronger, Safer AmericaUndecided voters are fearful. Clinton too must convince them that she will make the country safer
Anxious
Distressed
Nervous
Fearful
Afraid
Insecure
IDENTITY ENGAGEMENT NURTURANCE
ESTEEM
BELONGINGEMPOWERMENTSECURITY
MASTERY ACHIEVEMENT
SECURITY

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Reassuring Against Fears of Anonymity: Recognizing DiversityAmericans worry that Clinton may not be focused on individuals – she needs to convince them that they will not be “just numbers” in her administration
Run of the mill
Boring
Common
Indistinguishabl
e
Average
Ordinary
IDENTITY ENGAGEMENT NURTURANCE
ESTEEM
BELONGINGEMPOWERMENTSECURITY
MASTERY ACHIEVEMENT
IDENTITY

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Reassuring Against Fears of Failure: Staying the CourseDespite an improving economy, Americans still continue to fail in their lives – Clinton needs to give them confidence that staying the course will produce increased individual success
Loser
Defeated
Failure
Unsuccessful
Worthless
IDENTITY ENGAGEMENT NURTURANCE
ESTEEM
BELONGINGEMPOWERMENTSECURITY
MASTERY ACHIEVEMENT
ACHIEVEMENT

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Key Takeaways
Regardless of which candidate the voters are backing…
• The #1 concern is security
• The #3 concern is personal achievement

Enhancing voter’s expectation of their future empowerment could determine who wins
EMPOWERMENT OPTIMISM WITH CLINTON
EMPOWERMENT CONCERN WITH TRUMP
IDENTITY ENGAGEMENT NURTURANCE
ESTEEM
BELONGINGEMPOWERMENTSECURITY
MASTERY ACHIEVEMENT
EMPOWERMENT
Restricted
Trapped
Restraine
d
Imprisone
d
Limited
Frustrated
EMPOWERMENT
IDENTITY ENGAGEMENT NURTURANCE
ESTEEM
BELONGINGEMPOWERMENTSECURITY
MASTERY ACHIEVEMENT
Strong
Powerful
Free
Limitless
Fearless
Courageous
Prepared

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Implications for Trump Trump Should Stay on Message – continuing his focus on “Making America Great Again,” "Making America Safe Again” and keeping his iconoclastic style as the un-politician
But he should change his emotional tone:
DON’T OVERPLAY ANGER: less focus on re-enforcing people’s frustrations and more on how he will empower individuals to achieve successBE MORE REASSURING: • Focus on bringing us together as a nation and re-establishing a sense of community and belonging• Express empathy in understanding peoples’ security concerns while being committed to addressing them humanely
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Implications for Clinton Clinton might tighten her Message – emphasizing how she will put the power back in the hands of the people, recognizing the power of American individuality, and bringing people together to be a “Powerful Unity of Our Diversity.”
She should change her emotional tone:
BE LESS THE “WONKISH” INTELLECTUAL: Spend less time on policy details
BE MORE “PERSON CENTERED”: Include more individual stories in her narratives, and give a greater sense that she is oriented to people as individuals and wants people to participate
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