The School of Greatness Former Secret Service Agent Reveals How to Read Anyone
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Nov 19, 2025 
Evy Poumpouras, a former U.S. Secret Service agent who protected presidents and now teaches behavior reading, shares fascinating insights into human interactions. She reveals why understanding individual signals is key to detecting deception rather than relying on generic cues. Evy offers techniques for building authority in conversations, the importance of asking open-ended questions, and how conditional trust can shield you from manipulation. With real strategies, she empowers listeners to improve their listening skills, adapt, and overcome self-doubt.
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Lying Is Common And Biased By Emotion
- People lie frequently, often even within a single conversation.
- Emotional investment makes us want to believe lies from people we care about.
Use Tell/Explain/Describe To Elicit Truth
- Ask open-ended prompts that start with "Tell me," "Explain," or "Describe."
- Let people tell stories to reveal values, mannerisms, and true priorities.
Narrow From Vague To Direct For Admissions
- Start broad and narrow gradually rather than asking a direct accusatory question.
- Small admissions build into fuller confessions without triggering shutdown.
