Mon, 14 October 2024
Today we are joined by Melanie Avalon. Melanie is an actress, health influencer, author, and host of "The Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast," "The Intermittent Fasting Podcast," and "The Mind Blown Podcast." Melanie created the top Apple app “Food Sense Guide,” and founded the supplement line AvalonX. Melanie has appeared on the cover of Biohackers Update Magazine, as a featured speaker in Dave Asprey’s Biohacking Conference, and in numerous publications including USA Today, Forbes, LA Weekly, Entrepreneur, CNBC and Fox. [Oct 14, 2024]
00:00 - Intro 00:16 - Intro Links
02:12 - Melanie Avalon Intro 03:35 - Fasting to Podcasting 05:15 - What is Biohacking? 06:30 - A Few Favorite Hacks 10:00 - Drink Responsibly 14:19 - Wine for the Win! 18:27 - Hacking a Hangover 22:32 - EMF Exposure 29:15 - Supplement Purity 34:52 - Find Melanie Avalon online
37:15 - Mentors
39:29 - Book Recommendations
41:09 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro
Direct download: Ep._278_-_Human_Element_Series_-_Biohacking_and_the_Benefits_of_Wine_with_Melanie_Avalon.mp3
Category:Human Element Series -- posted at: 12:00am EDT |
Mon, 30 September 2024
REPLAY (Original Air Date Dec 11, 2023) Today we are joined by Nick Hutchison. Nick is the visionary force behind BookThinkers, a thriving 7-figure marketing agency bridging authors and readers. In just over 7 years, he has cultivated a platform reaching over 1,000,000 people monthly and hosts the top 2% global podcast, "BookThinkers: Life-Changing Books," featuring interviews with renowned authors like Grant Cardone and Lewis Howes. Nick's platform and services have empowered countless authors to reach millions of readers, driving substantial revenue growth. His services encompass video production, podcast booking, and social media brand building. With a mission to inspire readers to take action, Nick authored "Rise of the Reader," delving into mastering reading habits and applying newfound knowledge to unlock potential. [Dec 11, 2023]
00:00 - Intro 00:17 - Intro Links - Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ - Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ - Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ - Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ - Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb - CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ - innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/ 02:27 - Nick Hutchison Intro 04:45 - Becoming a Reader 06:51 - Time Management 07:35 - Choosing the Right Book 09:05 - Implementation Over Retention 11:54 - S.M.A.R.T. Reading 14:35 - Which One?!? 18:18 - Action! 20:49 - Rise of the Reader - Rise of the Reader - Nick Hutchison 24:22 - More of the Same 25:34 - Building Parachutes 29:52 - Book Recommendations - The Compound Effect - Darren Hardy - The 4-Hour Workweek - Tim Ferriss 33:43 - Mentors - Parents 37:08 - Find Nick Hutchison online - Instagram: @bookthinkers - Website: bookthinkers.com - Website: nickhutch.com 37:57 - Feedback for Impact 39:42 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro
Direct download: 1726751323310_Ep._238_-_Human_Element_Series_-_S.M.A.R.T_Reading_with_Nick_Hutchison.mp3
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Mon, 9 September 2024
Ep. 274 - Human Element Series - How a Ballet Dancer and AI Can Improve Your Nonverbals with Rachel Cossar
Today we are joined by Rachel Cossar. Rachel is a leader in the field of nonverbal communication and leadership presence facilitation. As a former nationally ranked athlete and professional ballet dancer, Rachel has a knack of translating unique skills into relatable business skills and competencies.
Virtual Sapiens comes as an evolution of Rachel’s combined work as founder of Choreography for Business, a nonverbal communication consulting firm as well as a faculty member with Mobius Executive Leadership and as a leadership presence facilitator with Ariel Group. Rachel has worked with leaders from GE, BCG, Pfizer, Accenture, McKinsey, HBS and more. [Sept 9, 2024]
00:00 - Intro 00:17 - Intro Links - Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ - Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ - Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ - Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ - Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb - CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ - innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/ 02:42 - Rachel Cossar Intro 03:28 - From Ballet to AI 05:53 - Getting Camera Ready 08:42 - Getting the Message Across 10:53 - The Hybrid Theory 12:30 - Reflection 16:37 - It Takes Time 18:22 - Coaching in Real Time 20:28 - Whatcha Looking At? 22:29 - Learn The Why! 25:06 - Find Rachel Cossar online - Website: www.virtualsapiens.co - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/virtual-sapiens 25:43 - Mentors 27:29 - Book Recommendations - Snow Crash - Neal Stephenson - Peoplewatching - Desmond Morris 30:25 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro
Direct download: Ep._274_-_Human_Element_Series_-_How_a_Ballet_Dancer_and_AI_Can_Improve_Your_Nonverbals_with_Rachel_Cossar.mp3
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Mon, 12 August 2024
Today we are joined by Adam De Micco. Adam is best known as the NJ Native who is the guitarist for the band Lorna Shore, which has risen to fame recently, bringing a new genre of music into the spotlight. [Aug 12, 2024]
00:00 - Intro 00:16 - Intro Links - Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ - Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ - Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ - Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ - Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb - CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ - innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/ 01:54 - Adam De Micco Intro 06:23 - Being Open 08:46 - Recognizing the Depths 11:34 - Changing Perspective 14:16 - Practicing Gratitude 20:31 - Remember Empathy 27:42 - Starting a Song 28:45 - Building Pain Remains 32:05 - Interpreting Emotion 34:04 - Lyrical Content 35:58 - Music Visuals 41:15 - Catharsis 45:23 - Find Adam De Micco online - Instagram: @adamdemicco - Website: adamdemicco.com 46:44 - Book Recommendations - The Art of Living - Epictetus - The Laws of Human Nature - Robert Greene - The Power of Now - Eckhart Tolle - A New Earth - Eckhart Tolle - Depth Psychology and a New Ethic - Erich Neumann - The Creative Act - Rick Rubin 56:16 - Books as Mentors 1:02:51 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro
Direct download: Ep._270_-_Human_Element_Series_-_Depression_Success_and_Empathy_with_Adam_De_Micco_from_Lorna_Shore.mp3
Category:Human Element Series -- posted at: 12:00am EDT |
Mon, 8 July 2024
Today we are joined by Dr. Abbie Maroño. Bringing a unique level of experience and scientific validation to her work, Dr. Maroño is both a scientist and a practitioner in the field of human behavior. The United States Department of State has recognized her international acclaim and record of extraordinary achievements, placing her in the top 1% of her field. Underscoring her recognized expertise, Dr. Abbie has been invited to provide specialized behavior analysis training for elite units such as the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. This prestigious group includes agents from the US Secret Service, FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and local law enforcement agencies.
Having completed her PhD in Psychology, Dr. Abbie became a Professor of Psychology by the age of 23. She is now the Director of Education at Social-Engineer, LLC, and specializes in behavior analysis. A regular contributor to Forbes and Apple News, Abbie has also been featured in WIRED and Forbes Breaking News. She is an active member of several internationally recognized research groups and was awarded Reviewer of the Year in 2020 for her significant contribution to the academic community. Additionally, she is an author, expert consultant, coach, and a TEDx speaker. [July 8, 2024]
00:00 - Intro 00:17 - Intro Links - Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ - Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ - Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ - Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ - Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb - CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ - innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/ 04:07 - Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro 06:33 - A Need for Vulnerability 09:50 - The Purpose of Shame 13:43 - Empowerment for All 16:04 - Healing Hurts! 20:26 - Keeping it Approachable 24:29 - The Difficulty of Sharing 26:39 - Psychological Help 30:40 - Book Recommendations - Work in Progress - Dr. Abbie Maroño - The Gift of Fear - Gavin de Becker 31:24 - Mentors 34:20 - Guest Wrap Up - Website: abbiemarono.com - Instagram: @DoctorAbbieofficial 34:50 - Outro
Direct download: Ep._266_-_Human_Element_Series_-_Work_in_Progress_with_Dr._Abbie_Maroo.mp3
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Mon, 10 June 2024
Today we are joined by Shawn Livingston. Shawn, a combat veteran, battled heroin addiction after serving his country, as seen in "100 Miles to Redemption." Now, he's a symbol of hope and strength, excelling as an ultra-runner and in fitness. He hosts the "I Am Redemption" podcast, providing a platform for stories of triumph and fostering community. Shawn also inspires through motivational speaking, spreading the message of resilience and redemption. His journey proves that no matter how far one falls, they can always rise again. [June 10, 2024]
00:00 - Intro 00:18 - Intro Links - Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ - Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ - Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ - Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ - Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb - CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ - innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/ 02:43 - Shawn Livingston Intro 03:23 - Path to Addiction 05:37 - The Need for Structure 07:27 - Some Hope 11:39 - The Physical Influence 17:34 - Choose Better, Be Better 20:39 - Discover Your "Why?" 24:55 - Staying Humble 26:54 - Path to Redemption 29:46 - Find Shawn Livingston online - Website: iamredemption.com - Instagram: @iam.redemption - Instagram: @iam.shawnlivingston 30:24 - Mentors - Stepfather 32:09 - Book Recommendations - Work in Progress - Dr. Abbie Maroño - Extreme Ownership - Jocko Willink 33:43 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro
Direct download: Ep._262_-_Human_Element_Series_-_From_Hero_to_Heroin_To_Hero_with_Shawn_Livingston.mp3
Category:Human Element Series -- posted at: 12:00am EDT |
Mon, 13 May 2024
Today we are joined by Dr. Jade Thomas, a Registered Psychologist in London, UK. By the age of 24, Dr. Jade became a university lecturer in Psychology and Mental Health and by the age of 25 she opened her own private psychological therapy practice, becoming the Clinical Director and Founder of Luxe Psychology Practice.
Luxe Psychology Practice strives to modernize mental health services by offering every client with high quality, ethical, bespoke mental health care. Putting the client’s experience first, ensuring all clients receive 5-star mental health care and a mental health treatment experience they can be proud of. Dr. Jade has experience working in both the NHS and the private sector in the UK, providing a wide range of client groups with high-quality therapeutic mental health care for a number of mental health issues, including trauma, relationships, depression, anxiety, and borderline personality disorder.
Lastly, Dr. Jade is a published researcher in psychology and often provides media expert commentary to national and international press on issues pertaining to mental health, psychology, and celebrity behavior. [May 13, 2024]
00:00 - Intro 00:16 - Intro Links - Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ - Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ - Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ - Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ - Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb - CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ - innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/ 02:36 - Dr. Jade Thomas Intro 03:55 - Slow Road to Trauma 08:38 - Bespoke Therapy 11:47 - Finding the Right Fit 14:10 - Turning Tides 17:46 - Judgement-Free Zone 23:45 - Meta-communication 25:31 - Valuing Assertiveness 27:50 - The ABC Method 32:37 - Find Dr. Jade Thomas online - Website: www.luxepsychologypractice.com - Instagram: @luxepsychologypractice 33:03 - Book Recommendations - Atomic Habits - James Clear - Games People Play - Eric Berne 36:21 - Mentors - Parents 37:57 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro
Direct download: Ep._258_-_Human_Element_Series_-_A_Meta_Conversation_with_Dr._Jade_Thomas.mp3
Category:Human Element Series -- posted at: 12:00am EDT |
Mon, 29 April 2024
Ep. 214 - Human Element Series - Augmented Reality and Thought Suppression with Dr. David Rawaf REPLAY (Original Air Date: June 12, 2023)
REPLAY (Original Air Date: June 12, 2023) Today we are joined by Dr. David Rawaf. Dr. Rawaf is a surgeon, researcher, technologist, innovator and policy developer. As well as studying and working in both UK and US, David is involved with Imperial College WHO Collaborating Centre (for Public Health Education & Training), as well as medical writing, research and hosting conferences. David has a role as Surgical Skill Faculty and is Centre Accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons. In addition, he is an abstract and content reviewer for a number of institutions including the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation amongst a number of other scientific societies. In addition, David is the Clinical Excellence Lead for Inovus Medical, the world-leaders in high-fidelity medical and surgical simulation, and beyond this is also heavily involved in medical device & software consulting, including validation, accreditation and approval through bodies such as the FDA. David is a Co-Executive Director for the International Organization for Reconstruction for war torn-countries, and a Director for QCapital Ventures specializing in tailored start-up advice including investment acquisition, financial & business-strategy and scale up methods. [June 12, 2023]
00:00 - Intro 00:34 - Intro Links - Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ - Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ - Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ - Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ - Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb - CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ - innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/ 03:18 - Dr. David Rawaf Intro 05:01 - From Studies to Startups 07:22 - Practice Makes Perfect 09:16 - How do you "simulate" surgery? 11:48 - Simulation Benefits 14:47 - Redefining Fidelity 19:16 - Augmented Over Virtual 20:30 - Minority Report 23:08 - Google Glass 2.0 25:48 - Depressing Desire 29:39 - Stop Thinking! 35:33 - The Value of Support 41:17 – Mentors - Father - Late Uncle 46:33 - Book Recommendations - The Genius Zone - Gay Hendricks - The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership - Jim Dethmer, Kaley Klemp & Diana Chapman 50:02 - Find Dr. Rawaf online - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/davidrawaf/ - Twitter: twitter.com/DavidRawaf - David’s Paper: Effect of Suppressing Thoughts of Desire to Smoke on Ratings of Desire to Smoke and Tobacco Withdrawal Symptoms 50:51 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro
Direct download: 1711633853196_Ep._214_-_Human_Element_Series_-_Augmented_Reality_and_Thought_Suppression_with_Dr._David_Rawaf.mp3
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Mon, 8 April 2024
Today we are joined by Chris Voss. Mr. Voss is a former Lead FBI Negotiator and dynamic speaker who debunks the biggest myths of negotiation. Chris engages all groups with captivating stories, insights, and useful tips for business and everyday life. He has lectured on negotiation at business schools across the country and has been seen on ABC, CBS, CNN, and Fox News. Chris has also been featured in Forbes, Time, Fast Company, and Inc. Chris’s Keynotes are based on his book Never Split The Difference©. [April 8, 2024]
00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Intro Links - Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ - Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ - Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ - Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ - Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb - CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ - innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/ 02:26 - Chris Voss Intro 03:25 - Good Work If You Can Get It 04:51 - A Donkey, A Clown & A Hippopotamus 08:52 - Emotions Are Contagious 10:02 - Proof of Life 13:23 - Mirror, Mirror 17:21 - Negotiation is a Language 18:44 - Empathy, Not Advice 22:28 - Be Willing to be Wrong 29:46 - Slaughter at Harvard 33:17 - Empathy Isn't Agreement 36:51 - Validating Perspective 38:27 - It Starts with Practice 40:43 - Mentors - Parents 41:39 - Book Recommendations - Chip War - Chris Miller - Never Split the Difference - Chris Voss 43:22 - Find Chris Voss online - Website: blackswanltd.com - Instagram: @thefbinegotiator - Twitter: @fbinegotiator - YouTube: @NegotiationMastery 44:23 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro
Direct download: Ep._254_-_Human_Element_Series_-_The_Origins_of_Empathy_and_How_To_Use_It_with_Chris_Voss.mp3
Category:Human Element Series -- posted at: 12:00am EDT |
Mon, 11 March 2024
Today we are joined by Agent Brad Beeler. Assistant to the Special Agent in Charge Brad Beeler has been with the United States Secret Service for the past 25 years. He currently serves as instructor and Secret Service liaison at the National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA) at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Over the past 8 years in this role, he has trained agents throughout the federal law enforcement and intelligence community in credibility assessment and elicitation techniques.
Prior to arriving at NCCA, he was a polygraph examiner in the Chicago and St. Louis Field Offices and served on the permanent protection detail of former President George HW Bush and numerous foreign heads of state. Over the past 17 years as a federal polygraph examiner Special Agent Beeler has secured hundreds of confessions on high-profile investigations, often leading to the identification of previously unknown victims of serial offenders of both child exploitation and homicide investigations. Agent Beeler holds a master’s degree in criminology and was previously selected as the U.S. Secret Service - Special Agent of the Year for his involvement in combating crimes against children.
Widely considered a communications expert in the U.S. federal law enforcement community, Agent Beeler has provided countless domestic and international presentations to law enforcement and intelligence agencies seeking to enhance their interviewing programs. [March 11, 2024]
00:00 - Intro 00:21 - Intro Links - Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ - Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ - Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ - Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ - Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb - CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ - innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/ 03:05 - Agent Brad Beeler Intro 05:05 - Part of a Team 07:58 - One of Lincoln's Final Acts 08:52 - Dual Mission 11:45 - The Broadband Effect 14:38 - Team Effort 17:35 - Worst of the Worst 21:13 - Common Ground 23:36 - Letting Them Be Heard 25:51 - Lyrics, Songs and Dance 28:49 - Mental Health Mandates 35:11 - Mentors - Mrs. Bertran - Teacher - Brian Leary - DHS Program Manager 37:21 - Book Recommendations - The Interrogator - Hanns Scharff - Spy the Lie - Philip Houston - Captivate & Cues - Vanessa Van Edwards 39:24 - Find Agent Brad Beeler online - Website: www.usajobs.gov - Website: www.secretservice.gov - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bradbeeler1865/ 40:47 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro
Direct download: Ep._250_-_Human_Element_Series_-_Rationalize_Minimalize_and_Project_with_Agent_Brad_Beeler.mp3
Category:Human Element Series -- posted at: 1:00am EDT |
Mon, 12 February 2024
Today we are joined by Layne Gneiting. Layne is just your average guy. His family’s a tad bigger than most (he’s got 8 kids), but he lives in a snug 1,800 square foot home in the heart of suburbia, and still wakes up in a panic most Friday mornings when the garbage truck rumbles down the street. However, Layne has a secret identity. Twice a year he straps on his super suit—a bicycle jersey—and sweeps executives and doctors into the biggest adventure of their lives. It came from his biggest kick in the butt: cycling across America. Now Layne’s guided teams (or gone alone) by bike through 49 countries, and this year he’ll finally publish his stories about them. [Feb 12, 2024]
00:00 - Intro 00:18 - Intro Links - Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ - Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ - Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ - Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ - Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb - CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ - innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/ 03:04 - Layne Gneiting Intro 04:04 - Anything is Possible 06:48 - The Road Less Traveled 07:57 - Summer Break 08:42 - Morning Commute 09:42 - Growth X Bazillion 10:56 - The Details 12:13 - Eight is Enough 15:02 - Wanderlust 16:33 - How to Broaden 19:55 - Go With the Flow 22:38 - Safety First 25:40 - Get With the Program 26:54 - It's About the Adventure 28:09 - Find Layne Gneiting online - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/wayofthehero/ 28:52 - Coming Up Next! 30:51 - Mentors 32:14 - Book Recommendations - The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho - The King of Attolia - Megan Whalen Turner 34:01 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro
Direct download: Ep._246_-_Human_Element_Series_-_The_Way_of_The_Hero_with_Layne_Gneiting.mp3
Category:Human Element Series -- posted at: 12:00am EDT |
Mon, 29 January 2024
Ep. 202 - Human Element Series - As a Leader Are You REDI for the 3 C’s with Gena Cox REPLAY (Original Air Date: March 13, 2023)
REPLAY (Original Air Date: March 13, 2023) Today we are joined by Gena Cox, PhD. Gena is a corporate adviser and executive coach known as a straight-shooter who also brings warmth and generosity of spirit to her partnerships. She guides CEOs, leaders, and boards as they respond to evolving stakeholder expectations and transformation driven by societal change and organic and M&A growth. Her differentiator is the nuanced insights and recommendations she brings from a lifetime of continuous multi-disciplinary learning, enabling her to offer clients uniquely invaluable insights. Her book, Leading Inclusion, is available wherever books are sold. The book catalyzes executive leaders to drive inclusion from the top of their organizations. [March 13, 2023]
00:00 – Intro 00:20 – Intro Links - Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ - Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ - Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ - Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ - Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb - CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ - innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/ 02:43 - Gena Cox Intro 04:00 - What was the path to becoming a Leadership Advisor? 07:25 - Dealing With the Frustration 09:24 - The Immigrant Experience 11:27 - The Need for a Strategy 16:08 - Inclusion Tops Diversity 19:32 - Are You REDI? 20:52 - A Leadership Problem 24:33 - Chief Transformation Officer 27:21 - From the Top Down 30:33 - Don't Assume, Ask! 33:54 - Is there anybody listening? 38:05 - Find Gena Cox online - Website: https://genacox.com - LinkedIn: in/genacox - Instagram: @genacoxphd - Twitter: @genacox 38:54 - Book Recommendations - Can We Talk? - Roberta Chinsky Matuson - TED Talks - Chris Anderson - Leading Inclusion - Gena Cox 42:00 - Who would you consider your greatest mentors? - Maternal Grandmother 45:19 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro
Direct download: 1705941582207_Ep._202_-_Human_Element_Series_-_As_a_leader_are_you_REDI_for_the_3_Cs_with_Gena_Cox.mp3
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Mon, 8 January 2024
Today we are joined by Tony UcedaVélez. Tony UV is the co-creator of the Process for Attack Simulation & Threat Analysis and the CEO of VerSprite. Tony has over 25 years of IT/InfoSec work across a vast range of industries. He is also the OWASP leader for Atlanta, GA. [Jan 8, 2024]
00:00 - Intro 00:19 - Intro Links - Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ - Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ - Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ - Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ - Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb - CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ - innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/ 03:00 Tony UV Intro 03:34 Good in Chaos 05:28 VerSprite 06:18 Future Focus 09:38 It's Like a Flea Market 13:19 Groomed by Marketing 14:46 The Age of Misinformation 17:14 How to Defend 21:34 Human Validation 23:49 Implicit Trust 26:01 Zero Trust in Humans 29:33 Mentors - Parents 32:25 Book Recommendations - The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho - The Greatest Salesman in the World - Og Mandino 34:08 Find Tony UV online - X/Twitter: @t0nyuv - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tonyuv/ 34:53 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro
Direct download: Ep._242_-_Human_Element_Series_-_The_Greatest_Salesman_in_the_World__Is_It_AI_with_Tony_UV.mp3
Category:Human Element Series -- posted at: 11:00am EDT |
Mon, 11 December 2023
Today we are joined by Nick Hutchison. Nick is the visionary force behind BookThinkers, a thriving 7-figure marketing agency bridging authors and readers. In just over 7 years, he has cultivated a platform reaching over 1,000,000 people monthly and hosts the top 2% global podcast, "BookThinkers: Life-Changing Books," featuring interviews with renowned authors like Grant Cardone and Lewis Howes. Nick's platform and services have empowered countless authors to reach millions of readers, driving substantial revenue growth. His services encompass video production, podcast booking, and social media brand building. With a mission to inspire readers to take action, Nick authored "Rise of the Reader," delving into mastering reading habits and applying newfound knowledge to unlock potential. [Dec 11, 2023]
00:00 - Intro 00:17 - Intro Links - Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ - Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ - Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ - Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ - Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb - CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ - innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/ 02:27 - Nick Hutchison Intro 04:45 - Becoming a Reader 06:51 - Time Management 07:35 - Choosing the Right Book 09:05 - Implementation Over Retention 11:54 - S.M.A.R.T. Reading 14:35 - Which One?!? 18:18 - Action! 20:49 - Rise of the Reader - Rise of the Reader - Nick Hutchison 24:22 - More of the Same 25:34 - Building Parachutes 29:52 - Book Recommendations - The Compound Effect - Darren Hardy - The 4-Hour Workweek - Tim Ferriss 33:43 - Mentors - Parents 37:08 - Find Nick Hutchison online - Instagram: @bookthinkers - Website: bookthinkers.com - Website: nickhutch.com 37:57 - Feedback for Impact 39:42 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro
Direct download: Ep._238_-_Human_Element_Series_-_S.M.A.R.T_Reading_with_Nick_Hutchison.mp3
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Mon, 13 November 2023
Today we are joined by Laura Casselman. Laura is the CEO of JVZoo.com and co-founder of Vidastreet LLC. Laura climbed the corporate ladder by mastering the rules of the “old boys club.” More often than not, she beat them at their own game. She’s been published in Inc. Magazine Entrepreneur, and her book, Trust Your Increments, is a Wall Street Journal Best Seller. Laura’s companies have also been featured on the Inc. 5000’s list of America’s Fastest Growing Companies four times. [Nov 13, 2023]
00:00 - Intro 00:21 - Intro Links - Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ - Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ - Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ - Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ - Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb - CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ - innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/ 03:48 - Laura Casselman Intro 04:30 - From the Stage to the Boardroom 05:24 - Time to Run a Company 07:28 - Plan to Pivot 08:48 - Fire Yourself 09:41 - Room to Grow 12:19 - Respect is Natural 14:29 - Let Them Know 18:23 - Time to Move On 19:45 - Setting an Example 22:04 - Change Your Mind 27:20 - Your Companies - JVZoo 29:04 - Your Book - Trust Your Increments - Laura Casselman 31:11 - Mentors - Parents 32:06 - Book Recommendations - With Winning in Mind - Lanny Bassham - Winning the Moment - Cody Adent 35:53 - Find Laura Casselman online - Instagram: @thelauracasselman - Website: lauracasselman.com 36:10 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro
Direct download: Ep._234_-_Human_Element_Series_-_Leadership_Positivity_and_Amicable_Defense_with_Laura_Casselman.mp3
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Mon, 30 October 2023
Ep. 198 - Human Element Series - Using Compassion And Resiliency To Better Your Life with Dr. Cortney Warren REPLAY (Original Air Date: Feb 13, 2022)
Today we are joined by Dr. Cortney S. Warren, a board-certified clinical psychologist and former tenured associate professor of psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Dr. Warren is an expert on addictions, self-deception, eating pathology, and the practice of psychotherapy from a cross-cultural perspective. With almost 50 peer reviewed journal articles, 7 book chapters, two books, and 75 professional presentations, Dr. Warren’s work appears in some of the field's top journals. She has won some of the most prestigious awards in her field.
In addition to publishing in scientific, peer-reviewed journals, Dr. Warren is passionate about bringing psychological research to the general public. She works as a research consultant, keynote speaker, and writes a blog for Psychology Today. This month, she published a self-help book on love addiction and breakups called Letting Go of Your Ex. [Feb 13, 2023]
00:00 – Intro 00:22 – Intro Links - Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ - Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ - Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ - Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ - Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb - CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ - innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/ 04:01 - Dr. Cortney Warren Intro 05:51 - A Personal and Professional Merging of Experiences 07:41 - Freedom in the Hard Truth 09:43 - The Path from Honest Liars 11:54 - Core Struggle: Addictive Behaviors 15:09 - The War Inside Your Head 16:48 - Hold Up a Mirror 18:18 - The Role of Self Deception (In Love) 22:08 - Addicted to Love 24:40 - When the Honeymoon is Over 28:37 - Guided by Values 31:42 - The Importance of Alignment 34:10 - Leading By Example 36:06 - A Call for Compassion 38:49 - Find Dr. Cortney Warren online - Website: https://drcortney.com/ - LinkedIn: in/drcortney - Instagram: drcortneywarren - TikTok: @drcortneywarren - Twitter: @DrCortneyWarren - Psychology Today: Naked Truth Blog 40:09 - Who do you consider your greatest mentors? 41:10 - My Grandmother: A Lesson in Resilience 44:09 - Book Recommendations - Man's Search for Meaning - Viktor Frankl - Up from Slavery - Booker T. Washington - Letting Go of Your Ex - Dr. Cortney Warren 46:08 - Guest Wrap Up 46:48 – Outro
Direct download: 1697812143499_Ep._198_-_Human_Element_Series_-_Using_Compassion_And_Resiliency_To_Better_Your_Life_with_Dr._Cortney_Warren.mp3
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Mon, 9 October 2023
Today we are joined by Ryan McBeth. Ryan is a software architect, novelist, triathlete, and YouTuber. He makes videos on YouTube about Programming, Cybersecurity, OSINT and Military topics. Ryan spent 20 years as an anti-armor and heavy weapons infantryman with two overseas deployments. He also spent time performing C4ISR intelligence collection for various government customers and currently consults on intelligence collection and analysis methods. [Oct 9, 2023]
00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Intro Links - Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ - Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ - Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ - Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ - Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb - CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ - innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/ 02:40 - Ryan McBeth Intro 03:17 - Military-Grade OSINT 06:14 - Propaganda 10:16 - Emotional Triggers 12:15 - Branding as Propaganda 19:12 - Modern Propaganda 21:57 - The Power of Agency 24:22 - The Product is You! 26:56 - The Fifth Domain 29:53 - Battlefield Shaping 33:58 - A Successful Campaign 36:14 - Deceptive Image Persuasion 41:54 - Mentors - Father 44:44 - Book Recommendations - The Field Guide to Understanding ‘Human Error’ - Sidney Dekker 47:18 - Find Ryan McBeth online - Substack: ryanmcbeth.substack.com/ - YouTube: @RyanMcBethProgramming - Instagram: @therealryanmcbeth - Twitter: @ryanmcbeth - Website: ryanmcbeth.com 47:36 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro
Direct download: Ep._230_-_Human_Element_Series_-_Propaganda_Branding_and_Social_Media_with_Ryan_McBeth.mp3
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Mon, 11 September 2023
Today we are joined by Mark Raffan. Mark is an award winning negotiation trainer, speaker, podcast host, well known negotiation expert, and entrepreneur. He has coached executives and teams in some of the largest companies on the planet and has been featured in Entrepreneur, Forbes, Thrive Global, and Supply and Demand Chain Executive Magazine (as a 2021 pro-to-know). Additionally, Mark has appeared on dozens of podcasts, including Make it Happen Mondays, The Brutal Truth About Sales, and The Insider’s Guide to Finance. [Sept 11, 2023]
00:00 - Intro 00:19 - Intro Links - Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ - Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ - Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ - Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ - Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb - CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ - innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/ 02:44 - Mark Raffan Intro 04:12 - The Path to Negotiation 07:20 - Top Mistakes 08:18 - Actions Follow Thoughts 12:22 - Tactic or Strategy? 14:18 - Driven by Data 16:35 - You're Gonna Get Punched in the Face 19:43 - Be Curious 24:11 - Be Better 25:46 - The Motivation 31:00 - Book Recommendations - Theodore Roosevelt Series - Edmund Morris - The Art of Learning - Joshua Waitzkin - 9 Secrets to Win Deals and Influence Stakeholders – Mark Raffan 33:40 - Mentors - Mother 34:49 - Find Mark Raffan online - LinkedIn: in/markraffan/ - Website: negotiations.ninja - Podcast: Negotiations Ninja Podcast 35:20 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro
Direct download: Ep._226_-_Human_Element_Series_-_Dont_Wish_It_Was_Easier_Wish_You_Were_Better_with_Mark_Raffan.mp3
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Mon, 14 August 2023
Today we are joined by Andi Schmied. Andi is an urban designer and visual artist. With her installations and printed work, she explores the architectural framing of social space, and uncovers urban anomalies. These vary from areas that have deviated far from their originally planned function, utopian architectures or spaces of extreme privilege.
Schmied graduated as an urban designer from the Bartlett School of Architecture (UCL, London) and is currently a PhD candidate at Moholy Nagy University of Arts and Design. Her latest book, Private Views: A High-Rise Panorama of Manhattan won the first prize in visual arts category of the Most Beautiful Czech Books competition. Her work, among other places, has been shown from London to Vienna and everywhere in between. [August 14, 2023]
00:00 - Intro 00:13 - Intro Links - Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ - Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ - Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ - Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ - Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb - CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ - innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/ 03:10 - Andi Schmeid Intro 04:12 - From Design to Disruption 06:15 - Open House 09:13 - Room for the Nanny 11:28 - Casting a Long Shadow 15:38 - That’s Just Your View 16:59 - It's a Man's World 19:25 - Beyond the Pictures 21:43 - Something's Gotta Change 24:35 - Earth Abides 26:48 - The Artistic Urge 27:41 - Find Andi Schmied online - Instagram: @andischmied - Website: andischmied.com 27:57 – Mentors 28:58 - Book Recommendations - Class - Paul Fussell - Private Views - Andi Schmied 29:49 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro
Direct download: Ep._222_-_Human_Element_Series_-_Art_and_Bias_with_Andi_Schmied.mp3
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Mon, 31 July 2023
Ep. 173 - Human Element Series - Empathetic Chameleons and Painful Lobsters with Laurie Segall (Original Air Date: July 11, 2022)
(Original Air Date: July 11, 2022) Today Chris is talking with Laurie Segall. Laurie is the founder of Dot Dot Dot, a media company focused on onboarding the mainstream into a new era of the internet, Web3. Laurie is an award-winning journalist who has interviewed the world’s most influential tech leaders including Mark Zuckerberg and Tim Cook. Prior, she was CNN’s senior tech correspondent, covering technology and culture for a decade and a former reporter for 60 Minutes. 00:00 - Intro - Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ - Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ - Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ - Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ - Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb - CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ - innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/ 03:23 - Laurie Segall intro 04:20 - Starting your career in the "wee hours" 07:54 - Was journalism always the goal? 12:31 - Navigating chaos 15:57 - Taking on Revenge Porn 21:20 - What motivated you to write about your life so early? 24:46 – Writing during the pandemic 29:50 - How lobsters grow 35:44 - Building a company 38:40 - Wearing 2 hats 40:54 - Who would you consider your biggest mentors? - CNN Digital – Susan Grant 43:38 - Book Recommendations: - Slouching Towards Bethlehem - Joan Didion - (Laurie’s book) Special Characters - Laurie Segall 45:56 - Find Laurie Segall online - Website link: https://www.d3network.io/ - Instagram: @LaurieSegall & @d3_network - Twitter: @LaurieSegall & @d3_network 48:32 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro
Direct download: 1689793190943_Ep._173_-_Human_Element_Series_-_Empathetic_Chameleons_and_Painful_Lobsters_with_Laurie_Segall.mp3
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Mon, 10 July 2023
Today we are joined by Patrick McAndrew. As the Founder & CEO of HARA, Patrick focuses on developing the whole person, knowing that high performance is determined by how you live – not just how you work.
Patrick helps develop habits of mind to thrive in competitive environments. He has trained leaders and high-performing teams to bring more structure into their lives for greater: Focus; Energy; Productivity; Mental Resilience & Life Balance.
With a background in corporate law, Patrick moved into sales, leading the expansion of BriteVenue across North America, the #1 venue software for weddings and events.
In 2018, Patrick worked with Iris as a high performance coach and instructor to Hedge Funds, Investment Banks and MBA programs at Ivy League Universities. During the same period Patrick launched his first business - an audio marketing business which launched Spotify's first global audio marketing campaign to brands and agencies.
In 2019, Patrick launched Momentum Mind, which would become HARA to help organizations develop the whole human. [July 10, 2023]
00:00 - Intro 00:17 - Intro Links - Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ - Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ - Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ - Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ - Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb - CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ - innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/ 03:03 - Patrick McAndrew Intro 04:43 - Making Sense of the Path 08:41 - Your Attention is All You Have 14:31 - Our Issues with Paradox 20:37 - Gaining Control of Our Attention 24:29 - Trading Impact for Activity 27:22 - Being Led by Values 31:11 - Value-Driven Results 32:57 - Making Space 36:13 - A Break Needs to be a Break 41:46 – Mentors: - Mother 43:26 - Book Recommendations - Ancient Futures - Helena Norberg-Hodge - Stand Out of Our Light - James Williams - The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog - Bruce D. Perry 46:41 - Find Patrick McAndrew online - LinkedIn: in/patrickmcandrewonline/ - Substack: theinnerlandscape.substack.com - Website: hara.co - Website: patrickmcandrew.co 47:38 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro
Direct download: Ep._218_-_Human_Element_Series_-_Adjusting_Your_Conscious_Experience_with_Patrick_McAndrew.mp3
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Mon, 12 June 2023
Today we are joined by Dr. David Rawaf. Dr. Rawaf is a surgeon, researcher, technologist, innovator and policy developer. As well as studying and working in both UK and US, David is involved with Imperial College WHO Collaborating Centre (for Public Health Education & Training), as well as medical writing, research and hosting conferences. David has a role as Surgical Skill Faculty and is Centre Accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons. In addition, he is an abstract and content reviewer for a number of institutions including the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation amongst a number of other scientific societies. In addition, David is the Clinical Excellence Lead for Inovus Medical, the world-leaders in high-fidelity medical and surgical simulation, and beyond this is also heavily involved in medical device & software consulting, including validation, accreditation and approval through bodies such as the FDA. David is a Co-Executive Director for the International Organization for Reconstruction for war torn-countries, and a Director for QCapital Ventures specializing in tailored start-up advice including investment acquisition, financial & business-strategy and scale up methods. [June 12, 2023]
00:00 - Intro 00:34 - Intro Links - Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ - Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ - Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ - Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ - Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb - CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ - innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/ 03:18 - Dr. David Rawaf Intro 05:01 - From Studies to Startups 07:22 - Practice Makes Perfect 09:16 - How do you "simulate" surgery? 11:48 - Simulation Benefits 14:47 - Redefining Fidelity 19:16 - Augmented Over Virtual 20:30 - Minority Report 23:08 - Google Glass 2.0 25:48 - Depressing Desire 29:39 - Stop Thinking! 35:33 - The Value of Support 41:17 – Mentors - Father - Late Uncle 46:33 - Book Recommendations - The Genius Zone - Gay Hendricks - The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership - Jim Dethmer, Kaley Klemp & Diana Chapman 50:02 - Find Dr. Rawaf online - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/davidrawaf/ - Twitter: twitter.com/DavidRawaf - David’s Paper: Effect of Suppressing Thoughts of Desire to Smoke on Ratings of Desire to Smoke and Tobacco Withdrawal Symptoms 50:51 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro
Direct download: Ep._214_-_Human_Element_Series_-_Augmented_Reality_and_Thought_Suppression_with_Dr._David_Rawaf.mp3
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Mon, 29 May 2023
(Original Air Date: 01/10/2022)
This month Chris Hadnagy is joined by the fascinating Amy Herman. Amy is a lawyer and an art historian who uses works of art to sharpen observation, analysis, and communication skills. She developed her Art of Perception seminar in 2000 and since then has worked with the New York City Police Department, the FBI, Department of Defense, Fortune 500 companies and more. She is also a TED speaker and an author of 2 books. Her latest book, “Fixed: How to Perfect the Fine Art of Problem-Solving was just released in December of 2021.
00:00 – Intro - Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ - Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ - Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ - Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ - Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb - CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ - innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/ - Human Behavior Conference – https://humanbehaviorcon.com/ 02:39 - Amy Herman Intro 04:17 - Tell us how you got to where you are today 07:12 - How did you get to the conclusion where two different people from the same class have different needs? 10:00 - Is there an equation or secret about how an everyday person can use that skill? 13:33 - Amy's new book, “Fixed” (put full title here) 15:00 - How did you come up with the concept of this book? 18:00 - What is the hope you want for people who read this? 19:52 - How has the past 18 months changed the concepts of visual intelligence? 25:55 - Are you going to keep virtual training? 29:50 - Being more empathetic and finding common ground 32:31 - Can you explain “pertinent negative” from your book? 35:34 - Tell the story about your book cover 40:36 - Besides yours what are some of your favorite books? - (Amy’s book) Fixed.: How To Perfect The Fine Art of Problem Solving - (Amy’s book) Visual Intelligence: Sharpen Your Perception, Change Your Life - The Boys In The Boat – Nine Americans and Their Quest for the Gold - by Daniel James Brown 43:27 - Who is your greatest mentor? 45:15 - Guest Wrap Up - Website: www.artfulperception.com - Twitter: www.twitter.com/AmyhermanAOP - Instagram: @AmyHermanAOP
Direct download: 1684337049533_Ep._161_-_Human_Element_Series_-_Do_You_Want_To_Go_Fast_Or_Far_with_Amy_Herman.mp3
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Mon, 8 May 2023
Today we are joined by Tommy Honton. Tommy is a writer and experienced designer specializing in the intersection of interactivity and narrative. He has produced work around the world for audiences of all sizes and regularly lectures about design. He is also the co-creator of the award-winning escape room Stash House. [May 8, 2023]
00:00 – Intro 00:22 – Intro Links - Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ - Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ - Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ - Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ - Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb - CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ - innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/ 03:40 - Tommy Honton Intro 04:25 - How did Escape Rooms become your career? 06:19 - The Hero of Your Journey 08:42 - Crafting a Non-Linear Narrative 15:47 - Go with the Flow 19:33 - More than Words 24:45 - I'm Not Just the President... 29:06 - Some Stranger Things 34:34 - The Florida Market and Beyond 36:22 - Who would you consider your greatest mentors? 39:00 - Book Recommendations - Sex at Dawn - Christopher Ryan & Cacilda Jethá - Sapiens - Yuval Noah Harari - Blood, Seat, and Pixels - Jason Schreier - Press Reset - Jason Schreier 40:56 - MORTY: The Escape Room App - Site: Morty 42:41 - Find Tommy online - Website: tommyhonton.com 43:25 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro
Direct download: Ep._210_-_Human_Element_Series_-_Data_Driven_Psychology_and_User_Experience_with_Tommy_Honton.mp3
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Mon, 10 April 2023
Ep. 206 - Human Element Series - Using Skip Tracing Skills in Everyday Life with Alex SkipGuru Price
Today we are joined by Alex “Skipguru” Price. Alex is a nationally recognized expert on the Art of Skip Tracing with over 35 years of experience in the skip-tracing, FinTech and Bail Bonds industries. He is a keynote speaker and author of the Skip-Tracers National Certification Program, Florida Public Records Guide, and the Military Installations Guide. Alex is a contributor for several industry magazines and post-pandemic, has become a popular content matter expert podcast guest. Currently he is the Director of Training and Development for LocateSmarter.
He has become a highly sought-after speaker in the bail enforcement, private investigations and FinTech space. He combines old school skip-tracing methods with new age cyber-tracking technology to equip attendees with the tools that he gained through invaluable experience. Alex balances the hard facts about skips with just the right amount of humor and a touch of southern charm. Special achievements would include being the first and only Tracer ever admitted as a member to the American Recovery Association (ARA) and Time Finance Adjusters (TFA).
His most important jobs are that of a father and husband, as well as his work with the ILF (Innocent Lives Foundation). He resides in Mobile, Alabama, with his wife and two children. [April 10, 2023]
00:00 – Intro 00:26 – Intro Links - Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ - Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ - Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ - Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ - Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb - CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ - innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/ 03:05 - Alex "Skipguru" Price Intro 05:15 - What is Skip Tracing? 07:30 - Reasons for a Skiptracer 07:56 - Skip to the 80's 09:39 - What's in a name? 13:40 - 3 Types of Skips 17:46 - The Prevalence of Fraud 19:17 - The Magic Three 23:31 - Post-Covid Issues 26:31 - War Stories 31:06 - Send me a Postcard 34:48 - Cocaine Cowboys 36:42 - Who would you consider your greatest mentors? 40:30 - Book Recommendations - How to Tell If Someone Is Lying - Gavin Stone - Doc: A Novel - Mary Doria Russell - Churchill: Walking with Destiny - Andrew Roberts 44:26 - Find Alex online - LinkedIn: in/alex-skipguru-price-012b2a27/ - Facebook: groups/skipgurusTribe - Website: locatesmarter.com 46:05 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro
Direct download: Ep._206_-_Human_Element_Series_-Using_Skip_Tracing_Skills_in_Everyday_Life_with_Alex_SkipGuru_Price.mp3
Category:Human Element Series -- posted at: 2:00am EDT |
Mon, 13 March 2023
Today we are joined by Gena Cox, PhD. Gena is a corporate adviser and executive coach known as a straight-shooter who also brings warmth and generosity of spirit to her partnerships. She guides CEOs, leaders, and boards as they respond to evolving stakeholder expectations and transformation driven by societal change and organic and M&A growth. Her differentiator is the nuanced insights and recommendations she brings from a lifetime of continuous multi-disciplinary learning, enabling her to offer clients uniquely invaluable insights. Her book, Leading Inclusion, is available wherever books are sold. The book catalyzes executive leaders to drive inclusion from the top of their organizations. [March 13, 2023]
00:00 – Intro 00:20 – Intro Links - Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ - Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ - Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ - Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ - Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb - CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ - innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/ 02:43 - Gena Cox Intro 04:00 - What was the path to becoming a Leadership Advisor? 07:25 - Dealing With the Frustration 09:24 - The Immigrant Experience 11:27 - The Need for a Strategy 16:08 - Inclusion Tops Diversity 19:32 - Are You REDI? 20:52 - A Leadership Problem 24:33 - Chief Transformation Officer 27:21 - From the Top Down 30:33 - Don't Assume, Ask! 33:54 - Is there anybody listening? 38:05 - Find Gena Cox online - Website: https://genacox.com - LinkedIn: in/genacox - Instagram: @genacoxphd - Twitter: @genacox 38:54 - Book Recommendations - Can We Talk? - Roberta Chinsky Matuson - TED Talks - Chris Anderson - Leading Inclusion - Gena Cox 42:00 - Who would you consider your greatest mentors? - Maternal Grandmother 45:19 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro
Direct download: Ep._202_-_Human_Element_Series_-_As_a_leader_are_you_REDI_for_the_3_Cs_with_Gena_Cox.mp3
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Mon, 13 February 2023
Ep. 198 - Human Element Series - Using Compassion And Resiliency To Better Your Life with Dr. Cortney Warren
Today we are joined by Dr. Cortney S. Warren, a board-certified clinical psychologist and former tenured associate professor of psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Dr. Warren is an expert on addictions, self-deception, eating pathology, and the practice of psychotherapy from a cross-cultural perspective. With almost 50 peer reviewed journal articles, 7 book chapters, two books, and 75 professional presentations, Dr. Warren’s work appears in some of the field's top journals. She has won some of the most prestigious awards in her field. In addition to publishing in scientific, peer-reviewed journals, Dr. Warren is passionate about bringing psychological research to the general public. She works as a research consultant, keynote speaker, and writes a blog for Psychology Today. This month, she published a self-help book on love addiction and breakups called Letting Go of Your Ex. [Feb 13, 2023] 00:00 – Intro 00:22 – Intro Links
04:01 - Dr. Cortney Warren Intro 05:51 - A Personal and Professional Merging of Experiences 07:41 - Freedom in the Hard Truth 09:43 - The Path from Honest Liars 11:54 - Core Struggle: Addictive Behaviors 15:09 - The War Inside Your Head 16:48 - Hold Up a Mirror 18:18 - The Role of Self Deception (In Love) 22:08 - Addicted to Love 24:40 - When the Honeymoon is Over 28:37 - Guided by Values 31:42 - The Importance of Alignment 34:10 - Leading By Example 36:06 - A Call for Compassion 38:49 - Find Dr. Cortney Warren online
40:09 - Who do you consider your greatest mentors? 41:10 - My Grandmother: A Lesson in Resilience 44:09 - Book Recommendations
46:08 - Guest Wrap Up 46:48 – Outro
Direct download: Ep._198_-_Human_Element_Series_-_Using_Compassion_And_Resiliency_To_Better_Your_Life_with_Dr._Cortney_Warren.mp3
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Wed, 25 January 2023
Today we are joined by Robert Kerbeck. Robert is the founder of the Malibu Writers Circle, a lifetime member of the Actors Studio, and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. His true crime memoir about his secret career as a corporate spy, RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street, has received praise from Frank Abagnale and former CIA Agent Valerie Plame. Kerbeck’s writing has appeared in numerous publications including the Los Angeles Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Magazine, and Lithub’s Crime Reads. [Jan 25, 2023] 00:00 – Intro 00:26 – Intro Links
02:21 – Robert Kerbeck Intro 03:28 – How do you "stumble" into becoming a corporate spy? 06:51 – Going inside: This is Social Engineering 08:29 – Very Dark Grey 10:33 – We Need to Talk About Kevin 11:25 – Making OJ look good 15:25 – Doing what LinkedIn can't 19:54 – Making the lie sound better than the truth 21:13 – Setting boundaries 22:21 – Hacking people is easy 24:46 – Some need convincing 26:08 – Ransomware 28:38 – No spies here! 30:03 – This isn't going away! 31:08 – Knock, knock 32:35 – Hacking the human 34:59 – Find Robert Kerbeck online
35:43 – Who do you consider your mentors?
36:49 – Book Recommendations:
38:00 – Guest Wrap Up 38:26 – Outro
Direct download: Ep._194_-_Human_Element_Series_-_RUSE_Corporate_Spies_As_A_Service_with_Robert_Kerbeck.mp3
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Mon, 5 December 2022
Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Doctor Is In Series – where we will discuss understandings and developments in the field of psychology.
In today’s episode, Chris and Abbie are discussing: Natural born killers, or monsters in the making? We are all curious about the origins of evil and violence. We see a story on the news and ask ourselves, how could anyone do that? So, let’s dive into how. We are not going to cover specific cases and talk about specific serial killers, because you lose the science and we “celebritize” serial killers. [Dec 05, 2022]
00:00 – Intro 00:19 – Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro 00:52 – Intro Links
03:37 – The topic of the day: Natural born killers, or monsters in the making? 04:48 – Born this way? 08:25 – The "X" Factor 10:11 – Self-soothing 13:18 – The importance of Anxiety 14:34 – Made by the military 15:23 – You can't pick and choose 18:18 – Gag reflex 19:50 – Who's to blame? 20:59 – The "Criminal Gene" fallacy 24:39 – A happy ending 26:50 – “This isn't set in stone” 29:31 – Silver Linings 31:13 – “It's a bit of both” 32:02 – Misguided markers 35:42 – Is there prevention? 39:05 – Minority Report 41:18 – An unsupportive system 42:34 – Touch is vital! 45:26 – An interesting (NOT FUN!) quote 46:27 – Wrap Up 47:07 – The request lines are open! 47:35 – Outro
Find us online:
References: Entail, W. D. A. S. K. (2021). Are Serial Killers Born or Made?.
Johnson, B. R., & Becker, J. V. (1997). Natural born killers?: The development of the sexually sadistic serial killer. Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law Online, 25(3), 335-348.
Ioana, I. M. (2013). No one is born a serial killer!. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, 81, 324-328.
Mitchell, H., & Aamodt, M. G. (2005). The incidence of child abuse in serial killers. Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology, 20(1), 40-47.
Miller, L. (2014). Serial killers: I. Subtypes, patterns, and motives. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 19(1), 1-11.
Wiest, J. B. (2016). Casting cultural monsters: Representations of serial killers in US and UK news media. Howard Journal of Communications, 27(4), 327-346.
Wrangham, R. W., Wilson, M. L., & Muller, M. N. (2006). Comparative rates of violence in chimpanzees and humans. Primates, 47(1), 14-26.
Newton-Fisher, N. E., & Thompson, M. E. (2012). Comparative evolutionary perspectives on violence.
Marono, A. J., Reid, S., Yaksic, E., & Keatley, D. A. (2020). A behaviour sequence analysis of serial killers’ lives: From childhood abuse to methods of murder. Psychiatry, psychology and law, 27(1), 126-137.
Marono, A., & Keatley, D. A. (2022). An investigation into the association between cannibalism and serial killers. Psychiatry, Psychology and Law, 1-12.
Entail, W. D. A. S. K. (2021). Are Serial Killers Born or Made?.
Njelesani, J., Hashemi, G., Cameron, C., Cameron, D., Richard, D., & Parnes, P. (2018). From the day they are born: a qualitative study exploring violence against children with disabilities in West Africa. BMC public health, 18(1), 1-7.
Boyle, K. (2001). What's natural about killing? Gender, copycat violence and Natural Born Killers. Journal of Gender Studies, 10(3), 311-321.
Formosa, P. (2008). The problems with evil. Contemporary Political Theory, 7(4), 395-415.
Direct download: Ep._189_-_The_Doctor_Is_In_Series_-_Neurons_That_Fire_Together_Wire_Together.mp3
Category:Human Element Series -- posted at: 4:11pm EDT |
Mon, 14 November 2022
Today we are joined by Stephanie Paul. Stephanie is an actress, a trainer, and keynote speaker. She has over 30 years of experience in the entertainment industry and she uses that now as she coaches and trains executives, sales teams, Tedx speakers and experts of all kinds to become master communicators. She is also a proud member of EOA and on the board of the directors of the Alzheimer’s Association in Orange County. She is an active member of WIB, and the Vice Chair of Young Women in Bio. [Nov 14th, 2022] 00:00 – Intro 00:23 – Intro Links 02:10 – Stephanie Paul Intro 02:59 – How did you go from acting to coaching communications? 06:34 – Dark Side of the Moon 08:03 – The Magic of Story 09:14 – Can anyone learn to use storytelling? 11:43 – Practice, practice, practice! 13:49 – How is storytelling used in Leadership? 16:31 – Reflecting your values 18:15 – The beauty of mistakes 21:32 – You're not born with it! 23:28 – Mentorship 28:32 – The importance of Accountability 30:10 – Make them want the banana 33:24 – Valley Girl 35:39 – Find Stephanie Paul online
36:50 – Women In Leadership 37:49 – Book Recommendations:
Direct download: Ep._186_-_Human_Element_Series_-_Dont_Be_the_Smartest_Person_in_the_Room_with_Stephanie_Paul.mp3
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Mon, 10 October 2022
Today we are joined by David Hill. David is currently a licensed real estate broker in Massachusetts and is also a Success Certified Business Coach and Cardone University Sales Trainer. Davis has been a top producing real estate agent for over 18 years as well as a phone sales trainer with over 36 years’ sales experience in multiple industries. David is also the host of the Path to Mastery podcast and the author of two books, “The Sales Playbook” and “Getting your Quality of Life back”. David also enjoys traveling, spending time with his 3 daughters and his wife, and enjoys exercise as a triathlete who has competed in an Ironman Race. [Oct 10th, 2022]
00:00 – Intro 00:20 – Intro Links 01:41 – David Hill Intro 02:41 – How did you get started in sales? 03:51 – The way sales have changed over the decades 07:15 – Improving your quality of life 09:45 – Setting Standards 11:48 – Getting over the fear of setting boundaries 16:38 – The Power of Resilience 19:37 – Developing your own Grit 23:14 – Steps to finding your passion 28:48 – Strategic Thought Time 31:28 – Who are your greatest mentors?
33:42 – Book Recommendations: 36:36 – Find David Hill online
37:26 – Guest Wrap Up 37:54 – Outro
Direct download: Ep._182_-_Human_Element_Series_-_Strategic_Thought_Time_and_Grit_with_David_Hill.mp3
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Mon, 12 September 2022
Today Chris is talking with Ronald E. Riggio, Ph.D., the Henry R. Kravis Professor of Leadership and Organizational Psychology and former Director of the Kravis Leadership Institute at Claremont McKenna College. Dr. Riggio is a social/personality psychologist and leadership scholar with more than a dozen authored or edited books and more than 150 articles/book chapters. His research interests are in leadership and organizational communication, particularly leader nonverbal communication, and emotional competence. He is part of the Fullerton Longitudinal Study that is examining leadership development across the lifespan (beginning at 1 year of age and continuing through adulthood). [Sept 12th, 2022]
00:00 – Intro 00:20 – Intro Links 03:02 – Dr. Ron Riggio Intro 04:13 – How did you become a professor of leadership? 07:41 – What year did you start focusing on charisma? 09:16 – The importance of charisma for leadership 12:49 – How does one learn to develop personal charisma? 15:27 – How important is getting gestures right? 18:22 – The benefits of showing emotional expressions 21:41 – Dynamic Attractiveness 23:45 – What can I do to become a better leader? 26:51 – Transformational Leadership 28:34 – Leaders need to know their followers 29:41 – How do you lead at scale? 32:42 – Developing leadership capacity in others 35:44 – The attraction to the "Strong Man" 40:11 – Spare the rod 44:16 – Who do you consider your biggest mentors? 47:04 – Book Recommendations: 50:58 – Find Dr. Riggio on the web
51:54 – Guest Wrap Up 52:28 – Outro
Direct download: Ep._178_-_Human_Element_Series_-_Become_a_Transformational_Charismatic_Leader_with_Dr._Ron_Riggio.mp3
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Mon, 8 August 2022
Today Chris is talking with Hala Taha. Hala, who has been dubbed the “The Podcast Princess,” is the host of Young and Profiting (YAP) Podcast, which is frequently ranked as a #1 Education podcast across all apps. Hala is also the founder and CEO of YAP Media, a social media and podcast marketing agency for top podcasters, celebrities and CEOs. She is well-known for her engaged following and influence on LinkedIn, and she landed the January 2021 cover of Podcast Magazine.
Hala is an expert on networking, personal branding, leadership, social media, side hustles, entrepreneurship and podcasting. [Aug 8th, 2022]
00:00 – Intro 02:05 – Hala Taha Intro 03:14 – How did you end up running a media company? 05:43 – The journey towards starting YAP Media 07:01 – The early days of podcasting 09:22 – Resources for podcasting (2018 vs 2022) 10:38 – How did you transform a podcast into a media company? 16:20 – Taking Risks vs Being Smart 18:29 – The importance of pure intentions 20:44 – The secrets to finding like-minded team members 21:56 – What have been your biggest struggles while growing your company? 22:52 – Quality time with a remote team 24:51 – Maintaining the work-culture across time zones 26:35 – Tips for starting out 30:25 – Building the right foundation 32:27 – Find Hala online
33:15 – Who have been your mentors?
35:21 – Book Recommendations: 36:17 – Guest Wrap Up 36:28 – Outro
Direct download: Ep._175_-_Human_Element_Series_-_Culture_and_The_5_Hs_with_Hala_Taha.mp3
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Mon, 11 July 2022
Today Chris is talking with Laurie Segall. Laurie is the founder of Dot Dot Dot, a media company focused on onboarding the mainstream into a new era of the internet, Web3. Laurie is an award-winning journalist who has interviewed the world’s most influential tech leaders including Mark Zuckerberg and Tim Cook. Prior, she was CNN’s senior tech correspondent, covering technology and culture for a decade and a former reporter for 60 Minutes. [July 11, 2022] 00:00 – Intro 03:23 – Laurie Segall intro 04:20 – Starting your career in the "wee hours" 07:54 – Was journalism always the goal? 12:31 – Navigating chaos 15:57 – Taking on Revenge Porn 21:20 – What motivated you to write about your life so early? 24:46 – Writing during the pandemic 29:50 – How lobsters grow 35:44 – Building a company 38:40 – Wearing 2 hats 40:54 – Who would you consider your biggest mentors?
43:38 – Book Recommendations:
45:56 – Find Laurie Segall online
48:32 – Guest Wrap Up & Outro
Direct download: Ep._173_-_Human_Element_Series_-_Empathetic_Chameleons_and_Painful_Lobsters_with_Laurie_Segall.mp3
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Mon, 13 June 2022
Today Chris is talking with Clay Drinko, Ph.D. Clay is an author and educator. He writes for Psychology Today about the intersection between improv comedy, science, and everyday life. He's also the author of the first academic book connecting improv and cognitive science, Theatrical Improvisation, Consciousness, and Cognition. His most recent book, Play Your Way Sane, was published by Simon & Schuster last year and applies his improv research to everyday life. [June 14, 2022] 00:00 – Intro
02:27 – Clay Drinko intro 03:27 – How does someone in Improv decide to study Cognitive Science? 05:46 – Losing anxiousness through performance 07:34 – The importance of a shift in focus 08:52 – Active Listening 11:41 – Yes, and... 14:01 – Don't try to be funny 15:54 – Establishing "who" and "where" you are 18:57 – How do you apply Cognitive Science to the idea of improv? 21:56 – Leaving your "baggage" at the door 25:13 – Managing the negative 26:40 – What are the biggest life skills you've learned from improv? 28:13 – Reflective questioning - Empathy or Selfishness? 31:03 – You are not special 34:29 – Do you want my help? 37:37 – Find Clay Drinko online
38:13 – Book Recommendations:
40:34 – Who would you consider your biggest mentors?
43:14 – Guest Wrap Up 44:04 – Outro
Direct download: Ep._171_-_Human_Element_Series_-_Yes_and..._with_Clay_Drinko.mp3
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Tue, 10 May 2022
Today we will be talking with Abbie Maroño, a nonverbal communications and social influence coach. Abbie published her first paper in nonverbal communication at 19 years old, going on to do her PhD in behavior analysis and become a university lecturer at 23. She now directs a research group, BRINC, alongside her coaching and teaching. [May 9, 2022] 00:00 – Intro 02:52 – Abbie Maroño intro 04:47 – At what point in your life did you want to become a Nonverbal expert? 06:56 – The reality of getting to where you want to be 08:39 – What kept you going after rejections? 11:15 – How does a person learn to find their passion? 14:06 – How did you decide to make Nonverbal Communications a career? 17:53 – How important is Open VS Closed Body Language? 23:00 – What is orientation and why does it matter? 27:49 – The role of body language in a virtual setting 33:30 – The "perception" of eye-contact in a video call 35:31 – Find Abbie Maroño on the web
36:05 – New Job Announcement 38:16 – Who would you consider your biggest mentors? 41:16 – Book Recommendations: 43:47 – Guest Wrap Up 44:17 – Outro
Direct download: Ep._169_-_Human_Element_Series_-_A_Real_Life_Doogie_Howser_with_Dr._Abbie_Marono.mp3
Category:Human Element Series -- posted at: 1:51pm EDT |
Mon, 11 April 2022
Today we will be talking with Vanessa Bohns. Vanessa is a social psychologist and professor of organizational behavior at Cornell University. She holds a PhD from Columbia University and an AB from Brown University. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Harvard Business Review, and her research has been widely featured in the media, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Economist, and on NPR’s Hidden Brain. Her first book, You Have More Influence Than You Think, was just published in September 2021. [April 11, 2022] 00:00 – Intro
01:53 – Vanessa Bohns intro 02:43 – How did you make Social Influence your field? 05:48 – Why do we assume people will be negative when we make a request? 08:01 – The surprising results of asking for things 11:12 – We are wired to be agreeable 13:34 – What are the security implications of our default attitudes? 16:59 – What are the consequences of underestimating your own influence? 19:32 – Understanding how the situation can influence ethics 21:05 – What would you say is your favorite find? 21:48 – Enlisting someone to influence their ethics 24:00 – Paying attention to the human side of security 25:04 – What is your next study? 27:11 – The importance of a predefined script 28:54 – Will "keywords" change a person’s sense of agreeability? 30:10 – Recognizing your own influence 31:41 – Who would you consider some of your biggest mentors?
33:39 – Book Recommendations:
35:47 – Guest Wrap Up 36:17 – Find Vanessa Bohns on the web
36:49 – Outro
Direct download: Ep._167_-_Human_Element_Series_-_Paying_Attention_To_The_Human_Side_with_Vanessa_Bohns.mp3
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Mon, 14 March 2022
This month we are joined by Dr. Camille Preston, who is the CEO and founder of AIM Leadership. Since founding AIM Leadership in 2004, she has worked with leaders across sectors and the capital stack. As a business psychologist, Camille brings research and insights from psychology, neuroscience, and business to her work. Whether supporting Fortune 500 leaders, startup founders, or C-suite executives in healthcare, Camille's sweet spot is helping uncover hidden barriers to increase the capacity to optimize, innovate, and manage change. In addition to working as a coach and business psychologist, Camille is author of two books, a regular contributor to several established publications in the business and psychology fields, and the author of a growing library of actionable resource tools. A life-long challenge seeker, Camille has lived on four continents, worked on six, and traveled extensively. [March 14, 2022]
00:00 – Intro
01:25 – Dr. Camille Preston Intro 02:43 – How did you get into this? 05:02 – The Journey to Awareness & Mindfulness 06:39 – Building Mindfulness 08:32 – Horizontal VS Vertical Development 10:00 – Gateways of Vertical Development 11:41 – Owning Mistakes 14:02 – Planning For Problem Solving 15:12 – Building Trust 16:21 – Authentic Connections in a Virtual World 19:24 – Mental Health Pandemic 21:25 – The Importance of Great Leadership 22:41 – Integrating Head and Heart 23:53 – What makes someone “all heart”? 26:51 – The Importance of Leaving Your Country 29:45 – Who are your greatest mentors? 33:36 – Book Recommendations:
35:21 – Guest Wrap Up
35:37 – Outro
Direct download: Ep._165_-_Human_Element_Series_-_Trial_By_Fire_with_Dr_Camille_Preston.mp3
Category:Human Element Series -- posted at: 4:06pm EDT |
Sun, 16 January 2022
This is a special edition of Social-Engineer's Human Element Series Podcast. Chris Hadnagy will discuss Covid-19 testing site scams, and how you can protect yourself against them. [January 14, 2022]
00:00 – Intro 00:21 – Covid-19 Testing Site Physical Scams 05:46 – Other types of scams during Covid-19 06:44 – Outro
Direct download: Ep._Special_Edition_001_-_Human_Element_Series_-_Covid-19_Test_Site_Scams.mp3
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Mon, 10 January 2022
This month Chris Hadnagy is joined by the fascinating Amy Herman. Amy is a lawyer and an art historian who uses works of art to sharpen observation, analysis, and communication skills. She developed her Art of Perception seminar in 2000 and since then has worked with the New York City Police Department, the FBI, Department of Defense, Fortune 500 companies and more. She is also a TED speaker and an author of 2 books. Her latest book, “Fixed: How to Perfect the Fine Art of Problem-Solving was just released in December of 2021. She is also going to be bringing her fascinating training seminar to the Human Behavior Conference this March! [January 10, 2022]
00:00 – Intro
02:39 - Amy Herman Intro 04:17 – Tell us how you got to where you are today 07:12 – How did you get to the conclusion where two different people from the same class have different needs? 10:00 – Is there an equation or secret about how an every day person can use that skill? 13:33 – Amy's new book, “Fixed” 15:00 – How did you come up with the concept of this book? 18:00 – What is the hope you want for people who read this? 19:52 – How has the past 18 months changed the concepts of visual intelligence? 25:55 – Are you going to keep virtual training? 29:50 – Being more empathetic and finding common ground 32:31 – Can you explain “pertinent negative” from your book? 35:34 – Tell the story about your book cover 40:36 – Besides yours what are some of your favorite books? 43:27 – Who is your greatest mentor? 45:15 – Guest Wrap Up Website: www.artfulperception.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/AmyhermanAOP Instagram: @AmyHermanAOP
Direct download: Ep._161_-_Human_Element_Series_-_Do_You_Want_To_Go_Fast_Or_Far_with_Amy_Herman.mp3
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Mon, 13 December 2021
This month Chris Hadnagy is joined by our good friend, Anne-Maartje Oud. For 20 years Anne-Maartje has been a behavioral advisor, consultant, chairwoman, and keynote speaker. On top of that she is the CEO and founder of The Behavior Company based in Amsterdam where she helps customize personal development programs for companies and organizations worldwide. Anne-Maartje is also a trainer who gives lectures and training at several universities in the Netherlands. She is also going to be a trainer at the Human Behavior Conference in March 2022. [December 13, 2021] 00:00 – Intro
03:12 – Anne-Maartje intro 04:22 – What got you started in conflict resolution? 06:23 – Can you teach people to control behavior that’s based on emotion? 08:53 – Before words come out, what would you tell someone to do to not react and show that emotion? 12:30 – How do you start a conversation that leads to some benefit? 15:35 – What if that doesn’t work? 17:41 – How do you instruct people to remember it all? 19:51 – How important is understanding for managers and leaders? 20:52 - How would you instruct managers to go about learning this? 22:27 – Do you find that companies that have upper level management that focus on behavioral analysis have less conflict down the ladder? 27:01 – HuBe Con – what will you do there? 29:24 – Joe Navarro co session – what is that session all about? 36:51 – Finding Anne Maartje on the web: 37:39 – Book Recommendations: Shakespeare’s Plays – favorite is Hamlet 39:24 – Who would you consider your biggest mentors? 41:09 – Outro
Direct download: Ep._159_-_Human_Element_Series_-_Can_You_Fly_A_Helicopter_with_Anne-Maartje_Oud.mp3
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Mon, 8 November 2021
This month, Chris Hadnagy is joined by Marilise de Villiers. Marilise is a mindset and performance coach, a TEDX speaker, and a cybersecurity awareness, culture, and talent expert. While at one time she was a female executive in a Big Four consulting firm she is now the founder and CEO of her own company, ROAR! Coaching and Consulting, which helps people find their purpose, their power, and gives people the courage to speak their truth. November 8, 2021
00:00 – Intro
04:35 – What made you leave an amazing corporate company and forge a path for yourself? 08:09 – How did you escape the bad things in your life and turn into a person who helps other people find their strength? 10:47 – How did you get out of the cycle of abuse? 14:42 – Figuring out the role you play and taking back the power 17:06 – Finding a hobby 21:00 – How did you come upon this trifecta of things to better yourself? 25:10 –What have you found is the overwhelmingly common problem that people have when you first start working with them on bettering themselves? 27:56 – Changing your “self” view 30:32 – What would be a suggestion to give someone to “start today”? 34:35 – How do you suggest people find balance when most of us have spent most of our lives being imbalanced? 37:20 – How has this life change for you affected your kids? 38:55 – Who do you consider your greatest mentors?
41:05 – What books would you recommend to our listeners?
-- 43:15 – How to find Marilise https://www.marilise-de-villiers.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/marilise-de-villiers-9184521a https://www.marilise-de-villiers.com/podcasts/roar-marilise-de-villiers 44:40 – Outro
Direct download: Ep._157_-_Human_Element_Series_-_Turn_Your_Mess_Into_Your_Message_with_Marilise_de_Villiers.mp3
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Mon, 11 October 2021
This month Chris Hadnagy is joined by Dr. Jessica Barker. Jessica is an award-winning global leader in the human side of cyber security. She is Co-Founder and co-CEO of Cygenta, where she follows her passion of positively influencing cyber security awareness, behaviour and culture in organisations around the world. Jessica was also named one of the top 20 most influential women in cyber security in the UK and is the former Chair of ClubCISO. She is the author of the best-selling book Confident Cyber Security: how to get started in cyber security and futureproof your career AND co-author of Cybersecurity ABCs: delivering awareness, behaviours and culture change. October 11, 2021. 00:00 – Intro 04:21 - How did you get into cyber security? 06:48 – What were you researching before all that? 08:30 – How does human behavior influence technology? 10:00 – How has Covid-19 and the world scene impacted us when it comes to security? 14:26 – When we look on the internet at how aggressive people have gotten, and the anonymity has enabled people to be more terrible to each other, have you seen this aggression over the last 18 months affect security? 17:20 - Bullying 22:05 – Why is it looked at as “bad” to use bonuses when training people? 28:00 – What are the most positive ways to do it right? 32:37 – How would you suggest a company chooses the right “champion”? 36:26 – Finding Jessica on the web: Twitter: @drjessicabarker Instagram: @drjessicabarker 37:20 – Who is your greatest mentor? Jane Frankland – business leader in cyber security 39:37 - Favorite Books 43:26 – Outro
Direct download: Ep._155_-_Human_Element_Series_-_Positively_Influencing_Behavior_Change_with_Jessica_Barker.mp3
Category:Human Element Series -- posted at: 2:00am EDT |
Mon, 13 September 2021
In this episode, Chris Hadnagy is joined by Dr. Cortney Warren. Dr. Warren is a Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist and former tenured Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). She is an expert on addictions, self-deception, eating pathology, and the practice of psychotherapy from a cross-cultural perspective. In addition to publishing in some of the field’s top scientific, peer-reviewed journals, Dr. Warren is passionate about bringing theoretically grounded, empirically-supported psychological research to the general public. So, in addition to her academic work, Dr. Warren is a research consultant, keynote speaker, and writes a blog for Psychology Today. September 13, 2021
00:00 – Intro 02:10 – Cortney Warren Intro 03:35 – How did you get started? 07:28 – Why is it so hard to be honest with ourselves? 10:01 – What gets the person from “it’s easy to lie to myself” to “I’m readily open to admit this” 13:25 – Admitting the truth is just the first step 13:20 – There are certain ways humans lie to themselves. One of them is “The Specialness Fallacy” 17:43 – How do people make the change in someone who doesn’t want to make the change, they’re not at that point yet? 21:45 – Is self-deception the same in every culture? 25:47 – Is there a particular culture that is more honest with themselves than others? 28:12 – Why is bringing research to the public such a mission for you? 31:41 – How do we make the change out of self-deception? 41:30 – Have you helped people in abusive relationships with your methods? 44:31 – When does your book come out? 44:47 – How to reach Cortney: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CortneySWarren Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCortneyWarren Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cortneywarren/ 45:37 – Who is your greatest mentor? My mother, Karen J Warren 48:25 – Favorite Books: 50:16 – Outro
Direct download: Ep._153_-_Human_Element_Series_-_You_Are_Special_And_Other_Lies_With_Cortney_Warren.mp3
Category:Human Element Series -- posted at: 2:00am EDT |
Mon, 9 August 2021
In this episode, we are joined by Michael Roderick. Michael is the CEO of Small Pond Enterprises which helps thoughtful givers become thought leaders by making their brands referable, their messaging memorable, and their ideas unforgettable. He is also the host of the podcast Access to Anyone which shows how you can get to know anyone you want in business and in life using time-tested relationship-building principles. Michael's unique methodology comes from his own experience of going from being a High School English teacher to a Broadway Producer in under two years. August 9, 2021
00:00 – Intro 02:08 – Intro to Michael Roderick, CEO of Small Pond Enterprises
03:20 – High school teacher – where did that come from and what were you teaching? 04:17 – You moved to New York and while teaching high school, you decided you wanted to be a producer. How did that come about? 09:49 - Was all of what you are saying a plan of yours, or you just did it and it worked out? 11:45 – You were doing something for these people with no ask in return. This makes such a psychological bond with these people. Why would you do this? 14:41 – What framework did you create out of this experience? 19:45 – You’ve got direct and indirect approach, what are the other two? 23:07 – What methods do you use to find the detail about who you are approaching for the mutually beneficial approach? 27:19 – What’s the “E”? 35:16 – Did you come up with “DIME”? 35:55 – How can an average person use the skills you talked about to cultivate a network? 39:49 – Finding Michael on the Internet: Social Media links (not mentioned in podcast) Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelRoderick 40:37 – Who is your greatest mentor? 41:37 – Favorite Books
Direct download: Ep._151_-_Human_Element_Series_-_Dropping_a_Dime_with_Michael_Roderick.mp3
Category:Human Element Series -- posted at: 2:43am EDT |
Mon, 12 July 2021
In this episode, Chris Hadnagy is joined by Teresa Abram. Teresa is the founder of Handwriting P.I., a full-service handwriting analysis business. Teresa is not only a handwriting analyzer, but also a professional personality investigator who can spot the red flags of a dangerous personality, identify someone’s strengths, and uncover what is holding someone back. Teresa’s interest in handwriting started when she was just 14 years old and has led her to hosting her own podcast, “A Most Unusual T Party” where she uses the letter T to unlock pieces of a person’s story...which is fascinating to listen to! July 12, 2021 00:00: Intro 03:01: Teresa Abram Intro 05:00: How did you get into this at 14 years old? 07:50: How does one practice handwriting analysis? 09:05: What is scary handwriting? Psychopath scale. 10:00: Chris’ handwriting 11:20: Can you fool handwriting analysis? 14:00: Can this be used by companies to vet potential employees? 16:05: InfoSec and Handwriting are similar. All science is accurate until it’s not. 18:35: Universal gestures 21:53: Discussion about Social-Engineer COO Ryan 24:19: Does Handwriting PI do handwriting analysis for employers? Combined with other disciplines. 26:31: Chris’ handwriting sample 27:23: Banned by Hitler as witchcraft 28:16: How long has handwriting analysis been around? 28:51: Can you analyze in different languages? How?
34:06: Methodology continued. Turning the paper over. Go to the letter “t”. 37:21: How long does handwriting analysis take to do? 38:12: What is another way you work with companies? 39:30: Wrap-up Teresa on the internet: Instagram: Handwriting_PI Website: www.handwritingpi.ca
40:47: Teresa’s mentor - Sheila Lowe, President of the American Handwriting Analysis Foundation 41:54: Favorite Books: 44:00: How old is Teresa’s Daughter? And how did she like having a Mom who would read her handwriting? 46:00: Outro
Direct download: Ep._149_-_Human_Element_Series_-_Whats_In_A_T_with_Teresa_Abram.mp3
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Mon, 14 June 2021
In this episode, Chris Hadnagy and Maxie Reynolds are joined by one of our greatest friends and mentors, Joe Navarro. After serving as an FBI agent for 25 years, Joe has become a nonverbal and behavioral expert. Since retiring, he has authored 14 books in 29 languages dealing with human behavior and body language. His book “What Every BODY Is Saying” remains the #1 selling body-language book in the world for over 12 years. Joe’s new book “Be Exceptional” brings 40 years of his observations and research into one book. 00:00 – Intro June 24th: Chris at Living Security 2nd annual Breaking Security Awareness (digital conference for 2021) 03:54 – Joe Navarro Intro 05:40 – Discussion on Joe’s newest book, “Be Exceptional”. Why a book about being exceptional? 08:41 – Is the writing style in the new book purposely like the others, where you compiled people’s behavior? Did you start writing with this idea, or did the book come about after you had cataloged it all? 13:16 – What is the difference between excellence and perfection? 15:13 – “Whoever provides the most psychological comfort is going to be the soonest winner” 16:23 – Excellence is about experience and the journey 18:34 – How does someone get to the place where they have mastery over their emotions? 22:50 – How do you get people to have self-awareness and humility? 24:05 – Self-Mastery 26:12 – What is the ranking of success, if it’s not “counting possessions”? 28:15 – How much of excellence is habit? Is any of excellence based on genetics? 29:18 – Thoughts on Usain Bolt and other runners achieving excellence 32:44 – Thoughts on Benjamin Franklin achieving excellence 39:42 – “Be Exceptional” comes out June 29, a bit of discussion about book release 41:02 – Wrap Up How to contact Joe: Joe Navarro on Twitter: @NavarroTells 42:01 – Favorite Books The Power of Myth – Joseph Campbell 44:22 – Joe’s Mentors Mom, Dad, Grandma Jack Schafer David Givens Gerald Post – CIA 47:12 – Outro www.social-engineer.org – newly redesigned
Direct download: Ep._147_-_Human_Element_Series_-_Becoming_Ben_Franklin_with_Joe_Navarro.mp3
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Mon, 10 May 2021
In this episode, Chris Hadnagy and Maxie Reynolds are joined by industry professional Jack Schafer, PhD. Dr. Schafer is a psychologist, professor, intelligence consultant, and former FBI Special Agent. Dr. Schafer spent fifteen years conducting counter-intelligence and counterterrorism investigations, and seven years as a behavioral analyst for the FBI's National Security Division's Behavioral Analysis Program. May 10, 2021
00:00 - Intro 03:32 - Introduction to Dr. Jack Schafer, PhD. 04:54 - How Jack decided to start training people in his field after retirement 07:46 - Why is rapport building important? 11:49 - How do you stop rapport from being used against you? 13:51 - Explaining “The Truth Bias” 15:37 - Rapport works across different cultures 18:15 - The basic human need to correct other people 19:28 - Integrating the knowledge of that need into work as an FBI agent - “Brian’s Loop” 23:01 - People don’t answer yes or no, they answer Yes+, No+, I Don’t Know+ 23:19 - Flattery 25:13 - Roundabout vs Direct Approach 26:45 - The “right” way is the way that works for you 29:58 - The Truth “Default Mode” and breaking the baseline 33:05 - Verbal vs. Non-Verbal Cues 36:19 - Get A Commitment 37:36 - Why does getting a commitment work on humans? 39:50 - The Lip Purse 42:40 - Wrap Up 44:45 - Jack’s Mentors 46:30 - Contact Jack Email: jackschafer500@yahoo.com 47:06 - Outro
Direct download: Human_Element_Series_Podcast_-_145_Jack_Schafer_FINAL.mp3
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Mon, 19 April 2021
In this episode of the SECurity Awareness Series of the SEPodcast, Chris Hadnagy and Ryan MacDougall are joined by Ashley Rose, the CEO of Living Security. Listen in as they discuss the best methods to teach cybersecurity awareness, as well as the unique advantages when using escape rooms to do so. April 19, 2021
00:00 – Introduction 03:12 – Introduction to Ashley Rose 04:31 – Ashley’s path into cybersecurity awareness 10:59 – Developing an escape room that teaches cybersecurity 15:02 – How Living Security adapted to the pandemic 22:16 – How Ashley gets the attention of potential clients 26:00 – Why “adaptive problem solving” is a vital skill 28:49 – How this training is increasing security awareness 30:47 – The industry’s unhealthy focus on compliance 34:41 – The science that went into developing the training 36:49 – How training can be individualized to increase effectiveness 41:42 – Ashley's contact info 42:28 – Ashley's most respected colleagues 44:40 – Ashley’s action steps that corporations should start doing right now 49:06 – Ashley's book reccomendations 50:13 – Outro
Direct download: Ep._144_-_Adaptive_Problem_Solving_with_Ashley_Rose.mp3
Category:Human Element Series -- posted at: 1:00am EDT |
Mon, 12 April 2021
In this episode of the Social-Engineer podcast, Chris Hadnagy and Maxie Reynolds are joined by Dr. Ida Ngambeki, an Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Technology at Purdue University. Listen in as they discuss importance of empathy and the best ways to teach social engineering. April 12, 2021 00:00 – Intro 03:25 – Introduction to Dr. Ida Ngambeki 04:20 – How Ida got into social engineering 08:45 – Teaching the next generation of social engineers 11:30 – Teaching the distinct aspects of social engineering 17:05 – The difference between a pentester and a malicious actor 19:01 – The importance of bias and assumptions 20:36 – Ida’s unconventional path to social engineering expertise 24:42 – The importance of empathy in security education 27:50 – The three aspects of empathy 30:04 – Diversity in the information security industry 34:22 – Chris getting held at gunpoint 39:50 – The problem with fear-based pretexts 42:32 - Ida’s industry mentors Donna Riley Demitra Evangelou Melisa Dark Alejandrah Magana William Gratiano Mark Rogers 45:14 – Ida's book recommendations 47:59 – Ida's contact info 49:23 – Maxie's book 51:02 - Outro
Direct download: NEW_Ep._143-_Empathetic_Hugs_with_Ida_Ngambeki.mp3
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Mon, 8 March 2021
In this episode, Chris Hadnagy and Maxie Reynolds are joined by ex-FBI Spy Catcher and now world renowned Trust and Rapport expert, Robin Dreeke. Listen in as they discuss the importance of mentoring, TRUST and relationship building. - March 8, 2021 00:09 – Intro 01:43 – Introduction to Robin Dreeke 03:35 – The importance of mentoring 09:37 – The levels of mentoring 11:05 – How to find a mentor 14:18 – How to choose a mentee 18:49 – Building genuine relationships and partnerships 21:11 – Teaching transparency 23:29 – Bringing value to a relationship and exercising transparency 25:45 – Try to understand the reasons behind a person’s actions 33:13 – Figure out what kind of feedback a person needs 36:20 – Making empathy a habit 38:01 – When emotionally hijacked, utilize tactical empathy 41:17 – Is it better to confront or adapt to miscommunication? 47:08 – Robin's current projects and info Human Hacking Conference: https://www.humanhackingconference.com/trainers/robin-dreeke/ 51:51 – Robin's most respected colleagues 52:55 – Robin's book recommendations 56:17 - Outro
Direct download: Ep._141_-_Do_You_Want_to_be_Mentored_with_Robin_Dreeke.mp3
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Mon, 8 February 2021
In this episode, Chris Hadnagy and Maxie Reynolds are joined by writer, speaker, business owner, and hype artist, Michael F. Schein. Michael shares the social engineering tactics he was able to learn from cult leaders and mischief makers. Find out how these often-manipulative tactics can be used for good. - Feb 8, 2021 00:09 – Introduction 01:44 – Introduction to Michael F. Schein 02:30 – How Michael figured out that we can learn from cult leaders and mischief makers 10:38 - Influence through disruption 11:44 – Make war not love 13:21 – Basecamp: Simplicity by hating complexity 16:21 – Building hype requires confidence 18:15 – Focus on what you want to be known for 26:06 – Create a secret society 30:27 – How Michael socially engineered himself onto the podcast 35:34 – The positive side of hype 37:43 – Chris, Maxie and Michael's favorite music 43:03 – Michael's most respected colleague: Michael Roderick 44:21 – Michael's book recommendations:
47:10 – Michael's contact info
48:39 – Outro
Direct download: Ep._139_-_Dont_Believe_This_Podcast_with_Michael_F._Schein.mp3
Category:Human Element Series -- posted at: 1:00am EDT |
Mon, 11 January 2021
In this special episode, Chris Hadnagy joins Maxie Reynolds to talk about the amazing stories and useful lessons contained in Chris’s new book: “Human Hacking: Win Friends, Influence People, and Leave Them Better Off for Having Met You”. Listen as Chris delves into the process of making “Human Hacking” and shares the awesome story behind its inception. Maxie and Chris also discuss the importance of empathy especially when it comes to hacking humans. Chris a global security expert and master hacker. He is the founder and CEO of Social-Engineer, LLC, the creator of the popular Social Engineer Podcast, website, and newsletter, and designed “Advanced Practical Social Engineering,” the first hands-on social engineering training course and certification for law enforcement, military, and private sector professionals.
00:09 – Introduction to Maxie Reynolds 02:13 – Introduction to Christopher Hadnagy’s brand-new book: “Human Hacking: Win Friends, Influence People, and Leave Them Better Off for Having Met You” 02:51 – Human-hacking is a skill that can be used in everyday life by everyday people 04:19 – What it means to “Leave Them Better Off for Having Met You” 05:50 – “The martial art of the mind” and how a malicious person could use it for harm 07:39 – Empathy and why it is so important when hacking humans 09:21 – Showing empathy while amygdala hijacked 11:40 – Empathy is more than just putting yourself in someone else’s shoes 14:15 – Empathy is often hierarchical 16:33 – The power of “I’m sorry” 18:02 – Why understanding the meaning behind someone’s actions is so important 21:48 – Accuracy of the stories told in the book 24:15 – The process of co-authoring the book with Seth Schulman 26:43 – The amazing story of how the book came to be 31:16 – How to fight the isolation and social awkwardness brought by technology and, more recently, COVID-19. 34:46 – Giving your feedback on the book 36:20 – A distillation of the “Advanced Practical Social Engineering” course, made applicable to everyone 40:50 – Socially engineering the world’s best rock band 43:51 - “Quick Fire Questions”: 44:04 – Chris's favorite story in the book 45:04 – Is there a stage in child development where less empathy is shown? 46:10 – Would the new book have helped teenage Chris? 48:01 – Is it as nicer to feel empathy yourself or receive it from someone else? 49:49 – Balance is required when teaching empathy. 51:19 – How we can all better our communities by learning to “Win Friends, Influence People, and Leave Them Better Off for Having Met You” 53:35 – Chris's book recommendations 54:56 – Outro
Direct download: Ep._137__Human_Hacking_With_Chris_Hadnagy.mp3
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Mon, 14 December 2020
In episode 136, Chris Hadnagy and Maxie Reynolds are joined by doctor, researcher and microblogger: Osama (Sam) Qurashi. Sam was in the medical field for 15 years until he decided to travel the world and learn about unorthodox forms of psychology from experts in widely varied fields. Find out what Sam learned from these “masters of the mind” and understand how you can apply these lessons in your daily life.
00:32 – Introduction to Dr. Osama (Sam) Qurashi 02:20 – Upcoming events and book release 04:09 – How Sam went from psychiatric resident to academic globetrotter in search of “masters of the mind” 09:30 – What Sam learned from The Joke Doctor 11:30 – What Sam learned from The Tea Master 16:00 – Mistakes - The two schools of thought 18:09 – How monkeys and coconuts can help us understand acceptance 20:00 – Linguistic psychology and how emotions are conveyed in Japanese 23:32 – How you can form habits by staying small 25:57 – What The Iceman and The Horse Whisperer can teach us about resistance and force 29:11 – Sam's plan for sharing the knowledge he has acquired 31:59 – What Sam learned from The Pickpocket 36:59 – Why many people fail when trying something new 38:11 – In order to learn something new, you must be able to accept temporary incompetence 39:17 – Avoiding failure is the same as avoiding success 41:39 – How you can improve your self-image by changing your peers 44:19 – What Sam learned from the samurai 46:08 – Sam's book recommendations 48:43 – Sam's contact info 50:12 – Conclusion 51:57 – Big podcast announcement!
Direct download: Ep._136_-_A_Samurai_a_Pickpocket_and_The_Future_walk_into_a_bar_with_Osama_Quarashi_.mp3
Category:Human Element Series -- posted at: 1:00am EDT |
Mon, 9 November 2020
In this episode, Chris Hadnagy and Maxie Reynolds are joined by social engineering and insider threats expert: Lisa Forte. Learn how Lisa went from fighting terrorists and real-life sea pirates to being an expert on cybercrime and social engineering. Discover how scammers are taking advantage of global uncertainty and understand how to protect yourself from attack. 00:00 – Introduction to Lisa Forte 02:38 – Lisa's path to a career in social engineering 05:27 – The psychology that terrorists use to recruit teenagers 07:52 – Lisa's experience with fighting cyber crime 08:43 – Why Lisa named her cyber security company “Red Goat” 10:23 – The world pandemic made hospitals and their supply chains vulnerable to attack 14:38 – Keep secure by realizing the value of the information you possess 15:41 - How Cyber Volunteers 19 is helping to save lives by making hospitals secure. (twitter) 21:25 – Ego suspension is a required skill for a good social engineer 25:47 – Find someone who gives you honest feedback 27:28 – How Chris deals with harsh criticism 30:27 – New documentary: “hacker:HUNTER Ha(ck)cine” (Part 1) (Part 2) 34:44 – Lisa's Vlog: “Rebooting” 35:44 – Lisa's and Chris’s experience with exposure therapy. 40:00 – How scammers take advantage of global uncertainty 42:37 – Law enforcement has a big disadvantage when fighting cyber crime 45:42: Lisa’s Contact info: 46:56 – Lisa's Book recommendation 50:20 – Outro Trainings:
Direct download: Ep._135_-_Fear_of_video_and_snakes_with_Lisa_Forte.mp3
Category:Human Element Series -- posted at: 5:00am EDT |
Mon, 12 October 2020
In this episode, Chris Hadnagy and Ryan MacDougall are joined by distinguished professor: Elizabeth Loftus. Listen in to understand the vulnerabilities in human memories and how they are sometimes exploited. Learn to defend against attacks on your memory and how this info can be applied in the information security industry. 00:01 – Introduction to Elizabeth Loftus and her research on the malleability of human memory. 01:41 – Elizabeth's reasoning for researching human memory. 03:12 – What our faulty memory means for eyewitness testimonies. 04:20 – How the phrasing of a question can distort someone's memory. 06:27 – Is it possible to verify the accuracy of a memory? 10:34 – Trying hard to remember something can sometimes lead to the creation of a false memory. 11:22 – Elizabeth's experience with the trial of George Franklin. 14:13 – How can we protect ourselves from having our memories modified? 14:21 – The similarities between preventing false memories and preventing scams. 20:40 – “What the heck is going on in the world of Social-Engineer: COVID Style.” Practical Open Source Intelligence For Everyday Social Engineers Advanced Practical Social Engineering Training The Human Hacking Conference - Orlando, FL March 11-13, 2021 Book: Human Hacking: Win Friends, Influence People, and Leave Them Better Off for Having Met You 25:43 – How hypnosis therapy often generates false memories. 30:21 – How to protect yourself from having your memories altered. 32:58 – The prevalence and impact of misinformation on social media. 38:30 – Elizabeth’s website, Ted Talk and books. Elizabeth F. Loftus’ UCI School of Social Ecology Website 39:44 – Elizabeth’s book recommendations. Mistakes Were Made (but Not by Me) 41:50 – Outro The Innocent Lives Foundation on Twitter
Direct download: Ep._134__Altered_Memories_and_Alternate_Realities_with_Dr._Elizabeth_Loftus.mp3
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Mon, 14 September 2020
In this episode, Chris Hadnagy, Shelby Dacko and Jonathan Miller discuss many ways to improve your skills as a communicator. Learn the importance of observing the information your own body gives you. Hear their experiences with being amygdala hijacked, and how you can have your own superhero moment. 00:07 – Introduction to Shelby Dacko, Human Risk Analyst for Social-Engineer. 00:44 – Introduction to Jonathan Miller and his experience resolving conflict without violence. 02:06 – How to focus on nonviolent communication in violent circumstances. 04:18 – How to engage in productive conversation by respecting other’s opinions. 06:24 – Become a better communicator by paying attention to introspective sensations. 10:33 – How a 1984 GMC Vandura and a potato helped Jonathan become a communications expert. 14:48 – Why most people pay no attention to the way they communicate. 18:58 – Announcements: Human Hacking: Win Friends, Influence People, and Leave Them Better Off for Having Met You Virtual Advanced Practical Social Engineering - 17-20 November, 2020 The Human Hacking Conference - Orlando, FL March 11-13, 2021 HHC SE Pentest Track – Day 2 – Vishing (Curt) Advanced Practical Social Engineering – Orlando 13-16 April, 2021 Masters Level Social Engineering – Orlando, Fl 10-14 May, 2021 Advanced Practical Social Engineering – Bristol, UK 15-18 June, 2021 23:35 – How to become self-aware of the way you communicate. 25:08 – How to Deal with Defensiveness and Defensive People in Conversations 26:09 – How an amygdala hijack can trigger a defensive response and how you can work to fight it. 42:56 – Defensiveness creates more defensiveness. 44:29 – Jonathan's contact info, podcast and social media links. Press Kit: http://bit.ly/JMPressKit Article: How to Deal with Defensiveness and Defensive People in Conversations 46:39: Jonathan’s book recommendations. Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 48:01 – Outro
Direct download: Ep._133_-_Having_Superhero_moments_with_Jonathan_Miller.mp3
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Mon, 10 August 2020
Ep. 132 – Putting the YOU back into effective communications with Stephanie Paul Ep. 132 – Putting the YOU back into effective communications with Stephanie Paul
In this episode, Chris Hadnagy and Stephanie Paul introduce multiple different methods that can be used to become a better communicator and social engineer. They go into the practice required in changing the way you communicate and share some amazing experiences of people who were able to do so. They also go over how an unmotivated person can gain the ambition to accomplish their goals. 01:10 – Introduction to Stephanie Paul. 01:58 – Training people to be effective storytellers: How Stephanie came up with the idea. 05:24 – Analyzing the applicability of social engineering principles in other fields. 07:01 – The YOU method. 13: 50 – Driving the CAAR method. 15:19 – How an unambitious person can motivate themselves by changing their value system. 22:55 – Announcements: New social-engineer.com website Advanced Practical Social Engineering Training Master's Level Social Engineering The Human Hacking Conference - 11-13 March, 2021 24:41 – How you can improve as a person and social engineer by getting to know yourself 29:04 – Improve by shifting your communication energy 32:30 – Improve by utilizing humor 35:30 – Improving your communication requires practice 40:49 – Stephanie's contact info, courses and book. The “WHYGUIDE” To Story Hacking Apply for Stephanie's Online Training 42:40 - Stephanie’s book recommendations #Values: The Secret to Top Level Performance in Business and Life The Source: The Secrets of the Universe, the Science of the Brain The Ellipsis Manual: analysis and engineering of human behavior Truth and Lies: What People Are Really Thinking Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life
Direct download: Ep._132__Putting_the_YOU_back_into_effective_communications_with_Stephanie_Paul.mp3
Category:Human Element Series -- posted at: 4:30am EDT |
Mon, 13 July 2020
In this episode Chris Hadnagy and Chani Simms reveal the secrets to becoming a better communicator and breaking into the InfoSec industry. They discuss the challenges women often face and how they can be overcome. They also go over the ways a newcomer can contribute to a more experienced team. 00:05 – Introduction to Chani Simms and Her Experience as a Woman in the InfoSec Industry 01:09 – Chani's TEDx Talk: “Stop chasing the magic security box” 01:19 – How Chani Got into the Infosec Industry and Started Her Own Pentesting Company 04:53 – Chani's Experience with Hacking, Forensics, Auditing, Risk Management, Consulting and as a Virtual CISO for Multiple Companies 08:08 – The Prevalence of Women in the Sri Lankan Tech Industry 10:47 - Chani Simms has been recognized as one of the "Top 50 Most Influential Women In Cybersecurity 2019" by SC Media UK 11:25 – Chani's Reason for Starting SHe CISO 13:13 – Chani Shares her Experience with Receiving the Awards 17:14 – Chani Gives Advice to People Looking to Become Successful in this Industry 20:10 – How to Deal with Feelings of Inadequacy in Order to Add Value to a Team 23:15 – Upcoming Virtual Trainings and Human Hacking Conference Signups 1-4 August, 2020 – Advanced Practical Social Engineering – Virtual Training 11-13 March, 2021 – The Human Hacking Conference 25:10 – How a Newcomer to a Field can Still Add Value to a Team 29:33 – How to Work with Unkind People in the Workplace 31:09 – How to Accept Valid Criticism and Become a Better Communicator by Suspending Your Ego 37:03 – Chani's Contact Info and More Info About SHe CISO 41:09 – Chani's Book Recommendations Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: The Classic Guide to Understanding the Opposite Sex The Definitive Book of Body Language: The Hidden Meaning Behind People's Gestures and Expressions 45:04 – Conclusion and Outro The Human Hacking Conference on Twitter The Innocent Lives Foundation on Twitter
Direct download: Ep._131__The_Secret_To_Achieving_All_Your_Goals_with_Chani_Simms.mp3
Category:Human Element Series -- posted at: 4:00am EDT |
Mon, 8 June 2020
In this episode, Chris Hadnagy and Dr. Vyv Evans discuss the widespread use of emoji and how it can help fill the gap between text and face-to-face communication. Emoji has the ability to add tone and expressions to text that it would otherwise be lacking. In in a single picture, they can express complex ideas that would otherwise require many words to convey. 00:10 - Introduction to Dr. Vyv Evans and his Work on Emoji 19:58 - The Differences Between the Emoji System and Language 41:26 - Vyv’s Contact Info 42:23 Vyv’s Books
Direct download: SocialEngineerPodcastEp130.mp3
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