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Secret Agent: Send Your Children To A Village! How To Detect A Lie Instantly! The Eye Contact Trick I Learnt From 12 Years As A Secret Service Agent! - Evy Poumpouras

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Jun 6, 2024
Evy Poumpouras, a former U.S. Secret Service Special Agent and author of "Becoming Bulletproof," shares thrilling insights from her career protecting four presidents. She discusses the psychological skills needed to detect lies, including body language and emotional cues. Listeners learn the art of influence and connection, the importance of active listening, and how to navigate authority with integrity. Evy also reflects on her encounters with danger, leadership lessons from high-pressure situations, and her journey overcoming challenges in a predominantly male field.
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ADVICE

Understanding Motivations

  • Understand the other person's motivations before trying to persuade them.
  • Listen more than you talk to learn what drives them.
INSIGHT

Competence over Likeability

  • Liking isn't essential for business success; competence and respect are key.
  • Focus on delivering results and showing respect instead of seeking to be liked.
ADVICE

Addressing Disrespect

  • Reflect on your actions when others disrespect you; what standards have you set?
  • Address disrespectful behavior immediately to prevent resentment and future issues.
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