Sizing People Up: A Veteran FBI Agent's User Manual for Behavior Prediction

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A former FBI agent shares a powerful toolkit for assessing trustworthiness. With two decades of experience as a behavior analyst, Robin Dreeke has honed the ability to read people’s intentions, capabilities, desires, and fears. His previous works have focused on building rapport and inspiring trust as a leader. In this book, he introduces a simple six-step system to predict future behavior based on words, goals, actions, and context. This skill is essential for anyone engaged in relationships, whether in leadership, teamwork, or sales. However, understanding predictability goes beyond a binary view of good versus evil. Allies may intend to keep promises but fail due to personal shortcomings, while those with negative intentions may not recognize their own telltale signs. Dreeke emphasizes that even trustworthy individuals can betray you if they don’t see a long-term connection. To gauge someone’s reliability, subtle behaviors—like how they take notes—can be revealing. This guide equips readers to discern who they can trust, who will fulfill promises, and who is genuinely invested in their success versus those who may undermine them. With this insight, readers can approach business ventures, romantic relationships, and covert operations with confidence, free from the stress of uncertainty.