"Anyone pursuing success must read this book." -Chris Voss, author of Never Split the Difference

A master class in leadership from the world's top body language expert

From internationally bestselling author and retired FBI agent Joe Navarro, a groundbreaking look at the five powerful success principles that set exceptional individuals apart

Joe Navarro spent a quarter century with the FBI, pursuing spies and other dangerous criminals across the globe. In his line of work, successful leadership was quite literally a matter of life or death. Now he brings his hard-earned lessons to you. Be Exceptional distills a lifetime of experience into five principles that outstanding individuals live by:

Self-Mastery: To lead others, you must first demonstrate that you can lead yourself.

Observation: Apply the same techniques used by the FBI to quickly and accurately assess any situation.

Communication: Harness the power of verbal and nonverbal interaction to persuade, motivate, and inspire.

Action: Build shared purpose and lead by example.

Psychological Comfort: Discover the secret ingredient of exceptional individuals.

Be Exceptional is the culmination of Joe Navarro's decades spent analyzing human behavior, conducting more than 10,000 interviews in the field, and making high-stakes behavioral assessments. Drawing upon case studies from history, compelling firsthand accounts from Navarro's FBI career, and cutting-edge science on nonverbal communication and persuasion, this is a new type of leadership book for aspiring leaders, one that will have the power to transform for years to come.

This is the definitive guide to harnessing a lifetime of experience into a powerful framework for success:

• Behavioral Analysis: Learn the hard-earned lessons from an FBI agent's quarter-century career pursuing spies and dangerous criminals across the globe.
• Nonverbal Communication: Master the cutting-edge science of persuasion and harness the power of verbal and nonverbal interaction to motivate and inspire.
• Situational Awareness: Apply the same observation techniques used by the FBI to quickly and accurately assess any situation and lead by example.
• Self-Awareness: To effectively lead others, you must first demonstrate that you can lead yourself through authentic self-mastery.
• Lasting Influence: Discover the secret ingredient of exceptional individuals-psychological comfort-and transform your personal and professional life for years to come.

“What an amazing collection of wisdom to help each of us make a real difference in the world.  Joe Navarro masterfully weaves historical biographies, scientific research and his own compelling experiences into a framework that can help anyone truly be exceptional.”

Autorentext

Joe Navarro, MA, served as an FBI special agent in counterintelligence and counterterrorism for twenty-five years. A recognized global expert on nonverbal communication, he is the international bestselling author of What Every BODY Is Saying and Be Exceptional. He consults for major corporations and governments worldwide. Navarro has been featured on the TODAY Show, CNN, Fox News, and other major outlets, and he lectures frequently around the world on human behavior and influence. He lives in Sarasota, Florida.

Toni Sciarra Poynter is a writer and editor living in New York City.

Klappentext

"Anyone pursuing success must read this book." ?Chris Voss, author of Never Split the Difference

A master class in leadership from the world's top body language expert****

From internationally bestselling author and retired FBI agent Joe Navarro, a groundbreaking look at the five powerful principles that set exceptional individuals apart

Joe Navarro spent a quarter century with the FBI, pursuing spies and other dangerous criminals across the globe. In his line of work, successful leadership was quite literally a matter of life or death. Now he brings his hard-earned lessons to you. Be Exceptional distills a lifetime of experience into five principles that outstanding individuals live by:

Self-Mastery: To lead others, you must first demonstrate that you can lead yourself.

Observation: Apply the same techniques used by the FBI to quickly and accurately assess any situation.

Communication: Harness the power of verbal and nonverbal interaction to persuade, motivate, and inspire.

Action: Build shared purpose and lead by example.

Psychological Comfort: Discover the secret ingredient of exceptional individuals.

Be Exceptional is the culmination of Joe Navarro's decades spent analyzing human behavior, conducting more than 10,000 interviews in the field, and making high-stakes behavioral assessments. Drawing upon case studies from history, compelling firsthand accounts from Navarro's FBI career, and cutting-edge science on nonverbal communication and persuasion, this is a new type of leadership book, one that will have the power to transform for years to come.

Zusammenfassung

"Anyone pursuing success must read this book." —Chris Voss, author of Never Split the Difference

A master class in leadership from the world’s top body language expert

From internationally bestselling author and retired FBI agent Joe Navarro, a groundbreaking look at the five powerful success principles that set exceptional individuals apart

Joe Navarro spent a quarter century with the FBI, pursuing spies and other dangerous criminals across the globe. In his line of work, successful leadership was quite literally a matter of life or death. Now he brings his hard-earned lessons to you. Be Exceptional distills a lifetime of experience into five principles that outstanding individuals live by:

Self-Mastery: To lead others, you must first demonstrate that you can lead yourself.

Observation: Apply the same techniques used by the FBI to quickly and accurately assess any situation.

Communication: Harness the power of verbal and nonverbal interaction to persuade, motivate, and inspire.

Action: Build shared purpose and lead by example.

Psychological Comfort: Discover the secret ingredient of exceptional individuals.

Be Exceptional is the culmination of Joe Navarro’s decades spent analyzing human behavior, conducting more than 10,000 interviews in the field, and making high-stakes behavioral assessments. Drawing upon case studies from history, compelling firsthand accounts from Navarro’s FBI career, and cutting-edge science on nonverbal communication and persuasion, this is a new type of leadership book for aspiring leaders, one that will have the power to transform for years to come.

This is the definitive guide to harnessing a lifetime of experience into a powerful framework for success:

• Behavioral Analysis: Learn the hard-earned lessons from an FBI agent’s quarter-century career pursuing spies and dangerous criminals across the globe.
• Nonverbal Communication: Master the cutting-edge science of persuasion and harness the power of verbal and nonverbal interaction to motivate and inspire.
• Situational Awareness: Apply the same observation techniques used by the FBI to quickly and accurately assess any situation and lead by example.
• Self-Awareness: To effectively lead others, you must first demonstrate that you can lead yourself through authentic self-mastery.
• Lasting Influence: Discover the secret ingredient of exceptional individuals—psychological comfort—and transform your personal and professional life for years to come.