Think body language is just about crossed arms and forced smiles? Think again.

After years spent catching spies and decoding body language, Joe Navarro reveals how the smallest cues can uncover the biggest truths. From subtle tells that exposed Soviet operatives to pinpointing the hidden leader in any room, Joe offers a masterclass in seeing what others miss.

If you’ve ever underestimated the power of nonverbal cues—or the cost of ignoring them—this episode will make you rethink everything you see, from business meetings to casual conversations.

KEY TOPICS

How subtle cues can reveal what people won’t say out loud.
How the physical setup of a space, like a waiting room, can create or diminish psychological comfort.
Why humans instinctively cover their eyes when they’re stressed.
How setting the pace—consciously or unconsciously—defines who leads a room.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro: Defeating Bad Decision-Making in Life and Business

00:49 First Impressions

03:10 Recruited by the FBI at 22

07:48 Catching Spies with Cultural Cues

10:00 FBI Reality vs. TV Dramas

12:18 How Body Language Reveals the Truth

17:05 The Bouquet That Exposed a Spy

21:52 Travel’s Secret to Sharpening Leadership

26:29 Human Instincts That Signal Stress

31:05 Bill Gates’ Handshake Fail

35:51 Why AI Can’t Read Human Behavior

40:35 The Truth About Lie Detectors

47:38 Creating Comfort to Influence Decisions

52:10 Winning Negotiations with Ease

56:57 Joe Navarro’s Decision-Making Tip for Business Owners

58:03 Key Takeaways

59:50 Message from the Producer

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Personally approached at the tender age of 23 to join the FBI, Joe Navarro became one of the youngest agents ever to join the renowned investigative agency. He went on to spend the next 25 years at the FBI, working both as an agent and supervisor in the areas of counterintelligence and counterterrorism. Through his work he was able to study, refine and apply the science of nonverbal communications. His acumen in this field and his success as a spy-catcher, led Joe to train FBI agents and the intelligence community.

Retiring from the FBI in 2003 and meeting overwhelming demand for his notable insights into human behavior, Joe has dedicated himself to speaking and consulting with major corporations worldwide.

Since retiring, he has authored 14 books in 29 languages dealing with human behavior and body language.  He is the author of the International Bestseller “Be Exceptional” and His book “What Every BODY is Saying,” remains after a decade, the #1 selling body-language book in the world. 

Ep.173 I Deciding to Read the Room: What an FBI Agent Sees That You Don’t with Joe Navarro

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