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    Reading people

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    Reading people

    Reading people is a critical skill that impacts success in virtually every area of life, from personal relationships and leadership to negotiation and security. This learning plan is ideal for professionals in sales, management, HR, law enforcement, counseling, or anyone seeking to improve their interpersonal effectiveness and make better decisions based on understanding others. Whether you're navigating workplace dynamics, building deeper connections, or need to assess credibility and intent in critical situations, these skills provide a significant competitive advantage.

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    2 h 49 m
    • 4 sections • 12 courses • Updated 7 days ago
    What Every BODY is SayingThe Dictionary of Body LanguageDecoding the Silent Conversations Happening All Around Us12 sources

    How This Learning Plan Was Made

    This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn Reading people with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

    Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering Reading people.

    What You'll Learn

    • Decode nonverbal communication including body language, facial expressions, and posture to understand the 93% of messages conveyed without words
    • Gain deep psychological insight into human behavior, emotional drivers, and the hidden motivations behind people's decisions and actions
    • Develop strong emotional intelligence and empathy to accurately read emotional states and navigate complex social situations with confidence
    • Master advanced detection techniques to identify deception, recognize persuasion tactics, and spot micro-expressions that reveal true intentions
    • Build a comprehensive skill set for reading people in both everyday interactions and high-stakes professional scenarios

    Master the foundational skills of reading nonverbal communication, from facial expressions to posture, learning to see the 93% of communication that happens without words.

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    What Every BODY is Saying

    Former FBI agent reveals secrets of nonverbal communication to help you decode people's true thoughts and intentions.

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    The Dictionary of Body Language

    Decode hidden meanings in nonverbal cues with an FBI expert's guide to reading body language and human behavior.

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    Decoding the Silent Conversations Happening All Around Us

    Learn to read the hidden language of body movements, facial expressions, and spatial cues that reveal what people really think and feel beyond their words.

    28 m

    Develop deep insight into why people behave the way they do by exploring psychology, emotions, and the hidden forces that drive human nature and decision-making.

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    The Laws of Human Nature

    A masterful guide to understanding human behavior, decoding motivations, and gaining powerful insights into yourself and others.

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    Mindreader: The New Science of Deciphering What People Really Think, What They Really Want, and Who They Really Are

    Uncover hidden thoughts and intentions using psycholinguistics, empowering you to read people in any situation with expert precision.

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    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy50 Psychology ClassicsThe Marshmallow Test
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    Mastering Behavioral Psychology: The Science of Human Nature

    Unlock the secrets of human behavior through groundbreaking research from the Marshmallow Test, CBT techniques, and psychology's most influential studies. Learn practical strategies to understand, predict, and positively influence behavior patterns in yourself and others.

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    Elevate your ability to connect with others by developing emotional intelligence, empathy, and the skills to read emotional states and navigate complex social dynamics.

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    Emotional Intelligence

    Daniel Goleman's emotional intelligence guide

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    Read People Like a Book

    Master the art of decoding human behavior, emotions, and intentions to gain a powerful edge in social interactions.

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    source 1source 2Emotional Intelligence Skills: 5 Components of EQ - Verywell MindThe Value of Emotional Intelligence: Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Motivation, and Empathy as Key Components
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    Emotional Intelligence: The Missing Life Skill

    Discover the research-backed skills that predict success better than IQ. From self-awareness to relationship mastery, learn practical techniques for emotional growth, better parenting, and deeper connections that transform every aspect of life.

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    Master advanced techniques for spotting lies, understanding persuasion tactics, and reading the subtle micro-expressions that reveal true intentions in high-stakes situations.

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    Spy the Lie

    Former CIA officers reveal insider techniques to detect deception in everyday life, from job interviews to personal relationships.

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    Influence: the Psychology of Persuasion

    Understanding the psychology of persuasion and influence

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    The Dictionary of Body LanguageWhat Every BODY is SayingMatlock Episode 3 Introduces Shae Banfield - The Human Lie DetectorThis 'Jane the Virgin' Star Has Already Made Her Mark on 'Matlock'
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    Read People Like Matlock's Human Lie Detector

    Learn FBI-proven techniques to decode body language, spot deception, and read the silent signals people broadcast. Discover how to develop Shae Banfield's superpower of seeing what others miss.

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