EP285 How to Get to the Truth with Lena Sisco
Young Money with Tracey Bissett
Release Date: 03/07/2023
Young Money with Tracey Bissett
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info_outlineHave you ever wanted to know if someone is lying to you or manipulating you in a conversation? In this episode, former Naval Intelligence Officer and Marine Corps certified interrogator Lena Sisco shares her expertise on how to detect honesty and persuade others to be honest in any conversation. Lena has conducted hundreds of interrogations during her service in the Global War on Terror, and she is now the CEO and Founder of two companies, The Congruency Group and SECTOR INTELLIGENCE, where she teaches effective communication practices for interviewing, elicitation, and negotiation.
Join us as Lena discusses the benefits of understanding people, the importance of being more trustworthy, and how these communication skills can benefit all facets of your life. Whether you're going into a big purchase or just trying to build stronger relationships with those around you, Lena's insights and advice can help you feel more prepared, informed, and heard in any important conversation.
“Sometimes, we just need to stop talking and listen more.” - Lena Sisco
This Week on Young Money:
- What a day in the life of Lena Sisco entails.
- How communication skills can benefit all facets of your life.
- The importance of spending time trying to understand people.
- How to make people feel more comfortable with you.
- Advice for going into a big purchase.
- How to create an environment of trust.
Key takeaways:
- Don’t be accusatory.
- Listen to those you’re speaking with.
- Do your homework.
- Know what you’re willing to pay for.
- Be trustworthy.
- Own your mistakes.
- We don't know what we don't know.
Connect with Lena Sisco:
Resources Mentioned:
- EP130 Show Me The Fraud – Fraud Prevention Month
- EP023 How to Protect Yourself from Fraud
- EP074 How to Protect Your Business from Fraud
- EP132 How to Protect Yourself from Fraud with Julie Kuzmic of Equifax
- EP215 Detecting Deception and Understanding Body Language with Lena Sisco
- EP235 How to Protect Yourself from the Romance Scam
- EP236 Good Investment or Investment Scam?
- EP237 Fun with Fraudsters
- EP278 Say Less Get More with Fotini Iconomopoulos
- Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
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