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5.0 out of 5 stars WHO DO YOU TRUST?
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2020
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Wondering if the very attractive, smart, ambitious sweet young thing with the dagger nails and masters degree in business from USC suddenly sharing your perch on the corporate ladder at work is trustworthy or not?
Wonder no more. Former FBI agent Robin Dreeke’s new book, Sizing People Up, provides a Technicolor A to Z guide to just that, how best to determine how much and how far those around you can be trusted.
Derek is the former head of the FBI’s Counterintelligence Behavior Analysis Program, but he’s no wonk. Sizing People Up is far more of a story—beginning with Dreeke’s tale of nearly being obliterate by a falling tower on 9/11—than a do this, do that self help manual. And though much if not most about sizing people up would lie in your ability to get a straight answer to the question: what do you want? The Devil is in the details and Dreeke has lots.
And his advice? Among other things, deception is not always based on dishonesty but delusion. Your NBF tells you he’s great at basketball and could be a point guard in the NBA? And really believe it. So best go see him stuff a few on the court. My example not Dreeke’s and I won’t step on his punch lines, better to just go get the book.
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JK
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book on understanding people around you
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2022
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I recommend this book to anyone who wants to improve their relationships, and more importantly, understand the relationships that are really not that interested in you. Robin gives practical tips on how to tell if someone is truly interested in a relationship with you including whether they invest in you, and words and actions that reveal their true intent with your relationship.
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doctorshopper
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice People DO Finish 1st & Best!
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2020
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Following up on his seminal book "Code of Trust." Robin Dreeke Ex-Head of FBI Counter-Intelligence Behavioral Analysis Division. It takes you on another educational journey. From 9/11 & Russian Agents to Silicon Valley & 'Mr. X'. Robin shows & teaches 'Who to Trust, Why to Trust & When to Trust.' If you have ever wanted a complete map of 'Trust/No Trust.' This book will show you the way. Each chapter gives you a list of ' What to notice' to know if you are dealing with someone you should do business with, have relationships with or have in your inner circle — tired of being 'taken advantage of'? Having deals or hearts broken? This is the manual for you! Robin is not only good at what he does. He IS a Jedi Master! Slay or at least avoid the 'Sith' in your life with 'Sizing People Up.
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Thomas Perry
1.0 out of 5 stars Nothing functional, mostly autobiography
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2023
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Most of the actionable information in here is painfully obvious and advice is not helpful. And you have to wade through a ton of this dude's stories about 9/11 to get there. With gripping dialogue such as "At least it's not terrorism" and "Oh my God, it is terrorism!" ... seek help, advice, or insight elsewhere.
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Bryn C. Dunham
3.0 out of 5 stars Written for Middle management Ladder Climbers In corporate America I think.
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2020
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I heard the author in a podcast interview and was fascinated by his expertise and examples of how to size people up. I should have gotten the audio version instead of trying to enjoy the book. It’s chock full of personal anecdotes, which coming from the point of view of a retired FBI agent, are interesting, but the rest feels like a PowerPoint presentation. In addition it felt like this book is intended for ladder climbers in corporate America and not for a Joe Shmoe factory worker like me. Much of it is common sense stuff with tips for reading body language cues too, but I’d recommend an audio version or finding the author’s interviews to maintain your interest. Can’t really name any ground breaking take-aways either.
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Sheri
4.0 out of 5 stars Really opened my eyes!
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2020
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Using this system, it's easy to look back with 20/20 hindsight and see how it applied to so many people I've known. The fascinating historical vignettes from the worlds of law enforcement, business, and intelligence/counter intelligence that back up each step really bring the points home, showing real world application. From now on, I'll be seeing Dreeke's positive and negative tells everywhere I look, and I will be "Sizing People Up"!
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Allyn Dorris
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2022
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Thoroughly enjoyed this book. I also like how he intermingles his personal experiences with the rules of sizing someone up. This book has taught me a lot.
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Jerome Myers II
5.0 out of 5 stars Transformational
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2021
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I live in a world where I meet a lot of new people and I have to figure out if I can trust them very quickly. Apply the principles in this book has allowed me to speed up the process and avoid a lot of heartache
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Miguel Gutierrez
5.0 out of 5 stars it gives good tips!
Reviewed in Germany on June 2, 2023
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is a phenomenal book. It offers valuable insights into behavior prediction from the perspective of a seasoned FBI agent. The author skillfully combines theory with captivating real-life stories, making the book engaging and enlightening. I highly recommend it ;)
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Saransh Agarwal
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a great journey!
Reviewed in India on May 11, 2021
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Still not read the book, but I know this is very good and after hearing from so many industry leaders expecting less would be underestimating it! I hope I will be able to hear it on audible India too!!! So excited!!!!
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Ole Tobias Boegh
3.0 out of 5 stars Some great content but tainted by political views
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2020
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Having read one of Dreeke's previous books I expected this to be no nonsense, this book disappointment me. The parts of the book related to the topic is great, but by cooperating with someone else and writing a book to fit in with a political zeitgeist Dreeke has lost his previous no nonsense attitude. What is worse is that he makes claims about political historical situations that anyone who knows anything about the topic will know is false.
I hope this book will be released again, without the political hogwash. Without the political parts it would have been a five star book
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4.0 out of 5 stars Quite intersting
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 6, 2020
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I think the author can join Joe Navvaro and Chris Voss as someone who has successfully distilled lessons from a lengthy career in practical psychology
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Cliente Kindle
5.0 out of 5 stars A method to understand people from a FBI veteran
Reviewed in Italy on March 18, 2020
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Robin Dreeke brings his unique experience in this book which is a mix between a manual and a selfbiography. Very useful and practical and at the same time touching for the real stories told and the real people involved.
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