The Undercover Edge
Author | : Derrick Levasseur |
Publisher | : Sourcebooks, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 234 |
Release | : 2018-01-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781492650607 |
ISBN-13 | : 1492650609 |
Rating | : 4/5 (07 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: In a televised social experiment before millions of viewers, police sergeant Derrick Levasseur demonstrated that techniques used by undercover detectives could help people achieve their goals in everyday social situations. The result: he walked away with more than half a million dollars. In The Undercover Edge, Derrick shares his personal mind-set surrounding human behavior and motivation. Even more than that, he provides easy yet groundbreaking tools acquired while overcoming personal adversity and working more than a decade in law enforcement, showing readers: The power of observation and creating a profile The effect of using silence to extract and evaluate information The benefits of interpreting body language and developing your sixth sense The importance of self-awareness and adapting to your environment The value of developing a personal ops plan with a defined mission Derrick's approach allows readers to create a solid foundation in their lives, build confidence personally and professionally, and push themselves to become stronger, more capable leaders.