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SIZING PEOPLE UP

Robin Dreeke Cameron Stauth

A Veteran FBI Agent's User Manual for Behavior Prediction

In the tradition of books like Joe Navarro's What Every Body is Saying, former FBI agent Robin Dreeke offers here a concise, practical guide to help you answer a critical question in business and life: How do you know if you can trust someone?
After two decades as a behavior analyst in the FBI, Robin Dreeke knows a thing or two about sizing people up. He's navigated complex situations from handling Russian spies to the internal politics at the Bureau. Through that experience, he was forced to develop a knack for reading people - their intentions, capabilities, desires, and fears.

In SIZING PEOPLE UP, Dreeke shares his simple, six-step plan to help you predict anyone's future behavior based on their words, goals, and patterns of action, and the situation at hand.

Predicting the behavior of others is an urgent need for anyone whose work involves relationships, whether it's leading an organization, collaborating with a teammate, or closing a sale. But predictability is not as simple as good and evil or truth and fiction. Even the most upstanding people can betray your trust if they don't see themselves tied to you or your desired result in the long term.
How can you determine whether someone has both the skill and the will to do what they've said they're going to do?

Dreeke's system is simple but powerful. Using this book, you will be able to determine quickly and easily who you can trust, who will deliver on their promises, and who is invested in your success. With this knowledge, you can confidently embark on anything from a business venture to a romantic relationship to a covert operation without the stress of the unknown.

Robin Dreeke entered federal law enforcement in 1997, after graduating from the US Naval Academy and serving in the US Marine Corps. He received advanced training and operational experience in social psychology and in the practical application of the science of relationship development. He recently retired as an agent of the FBI. He is the author of It's Not All About "Me" and The Code of Trust. Partial sales list for his previous books: China Times/complex Chinese; Beijing Mediatime/simplified Chinese; JustBook/Korean; MIF/Russian.
Cameron Stauth is the author or co-author of more than 25 books, including several national and international bestsellers.
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Published 2020-01-21 by Portfolio

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Published 2020-01-21 by Portfolio

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Sizing People Up is the best class on human behavior that you never got. This book is a marriage of a deep, data-driven understanding of human nature and practical, results-driven advice. It's book-smart meets street-smart. And it's a whole lot of fun, too.

I have known Robin for over a decade and I still learn things from him that amaze me. This new work is his best. It has gripping stories, actionable tips and is a wonderful read.

16 New Business Books You Need to Read in 2020: "The same tactics used to detect spies and criminals can be applied to the business world. Whom should I trust? Is this guy going to deliver? What did that comment in the meeting really mean? Is she seriously going to buy or is she stringing me along? Hiring and sales should benefit..." Read more...

An indispensable contribution to the field from a master practitioner. If your work would benefit from knowing what people will do next, this book is your new must-have.

Whether you're on your way up the ladder of success, or already there, the information and tools in this book will help you navigate through business relationships, forge win-win alliances and achieve your short and long term goals.

Dreeke's to-the-point style, humility, and occasional flashes of humor make for an enjoyable and illuminating work. Read more...

British Commonwealth: John Murray Learning ; Bulgaria: Asenevtsi ; Chinese (complex): China Times ; Czech: Albatros ; Estonia: AS Aripaev ; Italian: Sperling & Kupfer ; Japanese: Toyo Keizai ; Korean: Daesung ; Polish: Kompania Mediowa ; Portuguese (Brazil): Universo dos Livros ; Russia: Bombora

The definitive framework for spotting who you can trust - and who you can't.

Podcast interview: An FBI Agent's 6 Signs for Sizing People Up My guest today has spent his career sizing people up in high stakes situations. His name is Robin Dreeke, he spent two decades working as a behavioral analyst for the FBI, and in his new book, Sizing People Up: A Veteran FBI Agent's User Manual for Behavior Prediction, he shares the tips everyone can use in determining whether or not someone is trustworthy. Read more...

Knowing how to read people is an essential skill everyone should have in their arsenal. Robin Dreeke is your guide to spotting discrepancies and protecting yourself. He gives you a simple, but powerful system you can use in all of your relationships.

This book is a super practical guide to building the strong, trusting relationships you need to lead a team, start a business, or raise a family. Two huge likeable thumbs up from me for this must-read!