

JEFFREY SANOW | What a CIA Officer Can Teach Us about Communication, Influence, and Deception
Mar 25, 2025
Jeffrey Sanow, a former Senior Intelligence Officer with the CIA and a global security expert, dives into the art of communication and influence. He shares powerful strategies for building trust and credibility, touching on why effective listening is often overlooked. Sanow reveals the intriguing processes behind recruiting spies and the unique challenges faced in intelligence work. He emphasizes the importance of decision-making under pressure and how applying CIA-inspired awareness can enhance everyday communication and relationships.
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Active Listening and Ego
- Practice active listening by putting your ego in check.
- Treat the speaker as at least as important or knowledgeable as yourself.
Avoid Reloading
- Focus on truly hearing the speaker's message instead of trying to read between the lines.
- Avoid "reloading," or formulating your response before the speaker has finished.
Confirm Understanding
- Confirm your understanding in active dialogue by repeating back what you heard.
- Use your own words to ensure accurate comprehension.