Why LOVE makes us so vulnerable (HUMINT perspective)
A Strategic Reflection on Biology, HUMINT, and Human Nature
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Want to "become a spy"? Read that.
There's a truth most former spies will never say out loud, because it's HUMILIATING to admit
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The power of discernment
Months ago, I received the advices of an expert on a topic. In this specific case, and niche subject, listening to him was a logical choice. Yet, sometimes, the most
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Techniques to catch a lie
Have you ever caught someone in a lie? It's this unique moment when you reveal the fragile threads of deceit. I'll give you some tips to
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Time is relative - respect isn't: mastering global communication
When you work internationally, you quickly realize one thing: Time is relative. Yes, literally. Einstein taught us this: → The faster you move, the slower time seems to pass. → Time isn&
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What is HUMINT in business? the strategic edge no one talks about
There’s one skillset that separates true strategists from the rest: HUMINT, short for Human Intelligence. Borrowed from the world of espionage, HUMINT refers to the art of gathering, analyzing,
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Identity shifting: the art of shaping your reality
Who knows that better than spies? Identity is a construct, not a “fixed given”. Who knows that better than spies? Identity is not a rigid entity but a set of
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The "Bastard Spies", in the shadows of the shadows
A very personal word and "coming out" to the world of intelligence
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How to create the ultimate insider threat (declassified CIA manual)
Spoiler: no sophisticated tool, accessible to any "ordinary" citizen
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The best storytellers are spies
One of the most rigorous training grounds for storytelling is the world of intelligence and espionage. The refined techniques used in building secret agents' covers offer unique insights for
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The (not so) secret levers of manipulation MICE - Money
If you want to master influence, persuasion, and human intelligence (HUMINT), you must first understand what truly drives people. At the core of every decision - whether in espionage, business,
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How to read people like a spy: the art of behavioral intelligence
Reading people is a strategic skill Reading people is one of the most powerful forms of intelligence. Whether you’re a leader, a negotiator, an entrepreneur - or an intelligence
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