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'The authors ... are generous with their tips for a successful interrogation' The Sunday Times Identify the signs Ask the right questions Get to the truth Spy the Lie is a fascinating study of deception and a comprehensive lesson in how to identify and combat it. Featuring case studies based on the authors' real-life experiences in the field – involving 'turned' assets, KGB moles and criminal government officials – it reveals the methodology developed and used by the CIA to detect deception in the realms of counterterrorism and criminal investigation, and shows you how you can apply these techniques in your daily life. Whether hiring a new employee, investing money, knowing whether your boss is being straight with you, or finding out what your kids have been up to, this ingenious book will enable you to identify deceptive behavior in all its forms, and show you the techniques that will help you reach the truth.
Buy now to get the main key ideas from Philip Houston, Michael Floyd & Susan Carnicero's Spy the Lie What if you could learn to root out lies like the CIA? In Spy the Lie (2012), former CIA polygraph examiners Philip Houston, Michael Floyd, Susan Carnicero, and co-writer Don Tennant detail a system anyone can use to detect deception and spot lies. It’s based on the deception-detection method that was developed in the CIA, chiefly by Houston. To discover untruths, you begin by asking effective questions and making a systematic analysis of a subject’s verbal and non-verbal behaviors. When you find indicators of deception, you’ll know the areas where more digging is required – enabling you to spy the lie.
Former CIA agents and the bestselling authors of Spy the Lie, Philip Houston, Mike Floyd and Susan Carnicero are among the world's best at recognising deceptive behaviour and drawing out the truth from even the most accomplished liars. Using techniques developed in real-life counterterrorism and criminal investigations, in Get the Truth they present a step-by-step guide that empowers readers to elicit the truth from others – whether that's in the boardroom, the classroom, or our own homes. Using thrilling anecdotes from their careers in counterintelligence, and with easy-to-follow instructions, the authors provide a foolproof means of getting absolutely anybody to give an honest answer. Get the Truth is the easy and effective way to learn how to get to the truth every time.
"Words express thoughts…Body expresses emotions"! Well! Every interaction in civilized world is multilayered. You have to constantly play the guessing-game for intents and motives – "Does he really mean what he says"? "Does she really feel how she emotes"? "Does he really believe in how he acts"? This makes observing nonverbal behavior immensely important, as that is what helps you develop an understanding into people's emotional realities. "Observing Nonverbal Behavior – An exhaustive guide to the essential skill of 'Social Intelligence'", with more than 200 photographs and reader-friendly style, rises way above run-of-the-mill ‘How to’ books on body-language and delineates the science behind the subject while simplifying it for utility.
Are you nervous about your presentation at school tomorrow? Or about going onstage for the school play? What about trying out for the baseball team? Try standing like a superhero for a few seconds before you start. Research shows that standing like a hero makes you feel—and act—like one! Humans use words to communicate, but we also use our bodies to send messages. We may shrug our shoulders to show we don't care, or open our eyes wide in surprise, or give the thumbs up to show we approve of something. But did you know that giving the thumbs up in Greece is pretty rude? Or that nodding your head—which means "yes" in the United States and Canada—actually means "no" in the European countries of Albania and Bulgaria? Every Body's Talking explores the complexities of body language. Discover what is really being expressed when people stand, sit, or move in certain ways and learn how you can use your body and facial expressions to communicate more effectively in a variety of situations.
Struggling to identify your greatest strengths and opportunities? Discover a powerful collection of tools and techniques to find your perfect path. Are you overwhelmed by the idea of personal development? Are you worried you'll never find a simple system to start your self improvement? Author and MBA graduate Steve Alvest has studied and applied key growth techniques to every area of his life. Now he’s distilled these lessons into a powerful approach that will help you discover your own journey to fulfillment. The Life Actionbook: Tools and Actions for Personal Development offers a unique approach that allows you to uncover your ultimate direction toward self-realization. With strength ass...
From interviews to dates, the boardroom to the stage, being aware of the non-verbal signals you, and others, send can have a huge impact on your relationships and success in life – for better or worse. This fun and friendly guide will show you how to 'read' the body language of others, and how to project the right signals, so you can manage the impression you give to others. Full of real-world and pop-cultural examples, practical tips and strategies, and underpinned by principles from psychological and social experiments, you'll learn how to use and interpret non-verbal messages to put your best face, and body, forwards.
Do you have a burning passion to make a lot of money in business? Are you ready to turbocharge your chances of professional and personal success? During his more than four decades as a CEO and serial entrepreneur, Brad Jacobs has created seven flagship companies across different industries, delivering tens of billionsof dollars of value to shareholders. In How to Make a Few Billion Dollars, Jacobs defines the mindset that drives his remarkable success in corporate America—and distills a lifetime of business brilliance into a tactical road map. From provocative recommendations for “rearranging your brain”—an essential prerequisite to accomplishing enormous goals—to practical advice ...