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Decoding Human Behavior with Secret Service Interrogator Brad Beeler #197

Decoding Human Behavior with Secret Service Interrogator Brad Beeler #197

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 Decoding Human Behavior with Secret Service Interrogator Brad Beeler What really happens inside a Secret Service interrogation? Can you beat a lie detector? And how do elite agents handle the darkest crimes without losing themselves? On this episode of Unemployable with Jeff Dudan, retired Secret Service Special Agent Brad Beeler reveals what it takes to conduct more criminal polygraph exams than anyone else in agency history. From busting myths about beating polygraphs to the ethics of interrogation, dealing with child exploitation cases, and the mental health toll of high-stakes investigations—this episode goes where few are willing to go. We explore: Truth vs deception: what your body reveals under pressure The biggest mistakes law enforcement makes in interrogations What separates sociopaths from the rest of us Why communication is the most underrated leadership skill The role of bias in false convictions How Brad uses jiu-jitsu, family routines, and structured detachment to stay grounded Why Tell Me Everything is a must-read for leaders, parents, and communicators This is an unfiltered, powerful conversation you won’t want to miss. 📘 Get Brad’s book: Tell Me Everything 🔗 Connect with Brad💼 Subscribe for More Business & Career Insights 📩 Follow me on Social Media for More: 👉 LinkedIn 👉 Instagram FREE COPY of Jeff's Book DISCERNMENTCheck out Jeff's AI Clone! Also check out this super rad software to make an AI clone of yourself! We made one of Jeff Dudan and everyone loves it at the office. Design your clone here! 🔗 Homefront BrandsOther Helpful Links: 🌎Visit us on LinkedIn💻Join and be a part of On The HomefrontConnect with Jeff DudanFollow Jeff Dudan on InstagramJoin us at Homefront Brands. Build your own business starting here: 🔗 Homefront BrandsHere are a list of Homefront Brands: Temporary Wall SystemsTop Rail FencesWindow HeroThe Designery Roof Scientist⏱️ Chapter Titles: 00:00:00 – Intro: Can You Beat a Polygraph? 00:01:45 – The Truth About Lie Detectors 00:03:12 – Thumbtacks, Tongue Biting & TikTok Tactics 00:05:04 – Sociopaths & the Mask of Normalcy 00:07:05 – Why Humans Are Terrible at Detecting Lies 00:09:08 – Polygraph vs. Interrogation 00:10:53 – The Buddy Method: Truman, Blame & Empathy 00:12:23 – Choose Your Own Adventure: Humanizing Confession 00:13:36 – The Ethical Gray Areas of Interrogation 00:18:32 – False Confessions: How They Happen 00:21:26 – The Role of Bias in Wrongful Convictions 00:25:15 – The Psychology of Scammers 00:28:32 – Secret Service: More Than Protection 00:34:50 – What Went Wrong in Butler 00:36:37 – Inside Child Exploitation Investigations 00:39:56 – Compartmentalizing Darkness: Mental Health in Law Enforcement 00:44:14 – The Trouble Tree and Emotional Detachment 00:46:13 – Tell Me Everything: The Book & Its Tools 00:49:08 – Teaching Truth to Our Children 00:50:11 – Communication is More Than Words 00:52:39 – Why Most People Struggle in Live Conversations 00:56:27 – The Five Senses of Influence 01:00:21 – Jiu-Jitsu and the 80/20 Rule in Training 01:04:24 – Business is a Full-Contact Sport 01:06:40 – Final Thoughts & Where to Find Brad 01:08:08 – Curveball: Start a Business in 30 Days 01:10:40 – Brad’s One Sentence That Could Change a Life #BradBeeler #PolygraphTest #SecretService #Interrogation #MentalHealth #FalseConfessions #UnemployablePodcast #JeffDudan #Leadership #CommunicationSkills #TellMeEverything #JiuJitsu #BusinessAthlete #TruthDetection #Entrepreneurship #PodcastInterview
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