The School of Greatness

How to Build Command, Authority & Credibility w/Evy Poumpouras 1092

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Apr 2, 2021
Evy Poumpouras, a former Secret Service agent and author of "Becoming Bulletproof," shares her riveting experiences protecting U.S. presidents and tackling complex investigations. She discusses how to discern truth from deception using vital questioning techniques and body language cues. Evy emphasizes building authority and credibility, while also navigating the often tricky dynamics of human communication. She reflects on growing confidence in a male-dominated field and the importance of inner strength and resilience in overcoming challenges.
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INSIGHT

Healthy vs. Harmful Lies

  • Some degree of lying, like politely declining unwanted calls, can be healthy.
  • However, significant lies, especially those about integrity, damage trust and credibility.
INSIGHT

Ubiquity of Lying

  • All people lie, sometimes multiple times in a conversation, research suggests.
  • Lying by omission, misleading by leaving out information, is the most common form of lying.
ADVICE

The TED Technique

  • To uncover the truth, use "TED": Tell me, Explain, Describe, followed by the topic.
  • Start with broad questions and gradually narrow the focus to get to specific answers.
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