Episode
How to Build Command, Authority & Credibility w/Evy Poumpouras 1092
1:55:18
Published: Fri Apr 02 2021
Description
“Stop doing things that you are only comfortable with.”Today's guest is Evy Poumpouras. As a member of the most prestigious protection force in the world for over 12 years, Evy served on the Secret Service’s Presidential Protective Division for President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. She has also protected presidents George W. Bush, William J. Clinton, and George H.W. Bush. When not safeguarding the world’s most high value assets, Evy worked complex criminal investigations, operated undercover, and was an interrogator for the agency’s elite polygraph unit specially trained in the art of lie detection, human behavior, and cognitive influence.Evy’s actions as a first responder during the 9/11 terror attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City bestowed her the United States Secret Service Valor Award.In this episode Lewis and Evy discuss the three questions to ask someone in order to get the truth, the best way to build command, authority and credibility, how to stop worrying about other people’s opinions, and so much more!For more go to: www.lewishowes.com/1092Check out her book: Becoming Bulletproof: Protect Yourself, Read People, Influence Situations, and Live FearlesslyDaymond John on How to Close any Deal and Achieve Any Outcome: https://link.chtbl.com/928-podSara Blakely on Writing Your Billion Dollar Story: https://link.chtbl.com/893-pod
Chapters
The podcast discusses the importance of trustworthiness, and how it is tested through a polygraph test, for law enforcement officials.
00:00 - 06:25 (06:25)
Summary
The podcast discusses the importance of trustworthiness, and how it is tested through a polygraph test, for law enforcement officials. The process for becoming a special agent and the questions asked during the polygraph test are also mentioned.
EpisodeHow to Build Command, Authority & Credibility w/Evy Poumpouras 1092
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The number one way people lie is by omission, and some people will lie up to 10 times within a conversation, according to research.
06:25 - 09:51 (03:26)
Summary
The number one way people lie is by omission, and some people will lie up to 10 times within a conversation, according to research.
EpisodeHow to Build Command, Authority & Credibility w/Evy Poumpouras 1092
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker gives advice on how to get people to reveal more information and tell a story rather than just answering a specific question.
09:51 - 16:23 (06:32)
Summary
The speaker gives advice on how to get people to reveal more information and tell a story rather than just answering a specific question.
EpisodeHow to Build Command, Authority & Credibility w/Evy Poumpouras 1092
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The discussion explores people's tendency to share their feelings and identity instead of focusing on finding solutions.
16:23 - 19:45 (03:22)
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The discussion explores people's tendency to share their feelings and identity instead of focusing on finding solutions. It highlights the importance of understanding this behavior to improve communication in relationships.
EpisodeHow to Build Command, Authority & Credibility w/Evy Poumpouras 1092
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The ability to identify liars is useful in many fields, and sometimes it comes down to looking at someone's natural language and behavior.
19:45 - 22:13 (02:28)
Summary
The ability to identify liars is useful in many fields, and sometimes it comes down to looking at someone's natural language and behavior. In criminal cases, some people are more likely to lie, and their language patterns can give them away.
EpisodeHow to Build Command, Authority & Credibility w/Evy Poumpouras 1092
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The host discusses the idea of white lies and how sometimes they are necessary for personal protection.
22:13 - 24:32 (02:19)
Summary
The host discusses the idea of white lies and how sometimes they are necessary for personal protection. Being able to say "no" and protecting your time, space, and energy can be crucial in situations like work meetings or personal conversations.
EpisodeHow to Build Command, Authority & Credibility w/Evy Poumpouras 1092
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this podcast episode, the speaker talks about rejecting people in a thoughtful and professional manner, without hurting their identity.
24:32 - 27:29 (02:57)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker talks about rejecting people in a thoughtful and professional manner, without hurting their identity. He also emphasizes the importance of identifying when someone is lying to you.
EpisodeHow to Build Command, Authority & Credibility w/Evy Poumpouras 1092
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Unable to comprehend any meaning from the speech due to incoherence and lack of context.
27:29 - 29:05 (01:36)
Summary
Unable to comprehend any meaning from the speech due to incoherence and lack of context.
EpisodeHow to Build Command, Authority & Credibility w/Evy Poumpouras 1092
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The podcast discusses the feeling of guilt that people may feel when they have told a lie, offering insights into how to cope with those emotions.
29:05 - 32:00 (02:54)
Summary
The podcast discusses the feeling of guilt that people may feel when they have told a lie, offering insights into how to cope with those emotions.
EpisodeHow to Build Command, Authority & Credibility w/Evy Poumpouras 1092
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares their personal experience of facing obstacles in college admissions due to lack of support from their family in providing tax paperwork required for the application process.
32:00 - 34:05 (02:04)
Summary
The speaker shares their personal experience of facing obstacles in college admissions due to lack of support from their family in providing tax paperwork required for the application process.
EpisodeHow to Build Command, Authority & Credibility w/Evy Poumpouras 1092
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In uncomfortable situations, people often seek to feel in control.
34:05 - 37:33 (03:28)
Summary
In uncomfortable situations, people often seek to feel in control. This can manifest as subtle suggestions or requests in order to influence the behavior of others.
EpisodeHow to Build Command, Authority & Credibility w/Evy Poumpouras 1092
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The importance of giving unconditional trust in building relationships and how most people naturally tend to trust others.
37:33 - 41:29 (03:55)
Summary
The importance of giving unconditional trust in building relationships and how most people naturally tend to trust others.
EpisodeHow to Build Command, Authority & Credibility w/Evy Poumpouras 1092
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this episode, the host discusses how to ask engaging questions on a first date without coming off as interrogational and shares three fascinating questions to connect with your date.
41:29 - 44:40 (03:10)
Summary
In this episode, the host discusses how to ask engaging questions on a first date without coming off as interrogational and shares three fascinating questions to connect with your date.
EpisodeHow to Build Command, Authority & Credibility w/Evy Poumpouras 1092
PodcastThe School of Greatness
This transcript excerpt discusses the importance of speaking with confidence, taking your time when speaking, and not being afraid to express yourself fully.
44:40 - 48:49 (04:09)
Summary
This transcript excerpt discusses the importance of speaking with confidence, taking your time when speaking, and not being afraid to express yourself fully.
EpisodeHow to Build Command, Authority & Credibility w/Evy Poumpouras 1092
PodcastThe School of Greatness
This podcast snippet discusses the use of marketing icons on cereal boxes and how they are strategically placed to create a sense of trust towards the product being sold.
48:49 - 51:41 (02:52)
Summary
This podcast snippet discusses the use of marketing icons on cereal boxes and how they are strategically placed to create a sense of trust towards the product being sold.
EpisodeHow to Build Command, Authority & Credibility w/Evy Poumpouras 1092
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares tips on identifying verbal cues for deceptive behavior, such as the use of quotes, difficulty recalling details, and the use of distracting physical touch.
51:41 - 57:46 (06:04)
Summary
The speaker shares tips on identifying verbal cues for deceptive behavior, such as the use of quotes, difficulty recalling details, and the use of distracting physical touch.
EpisodeHow to Build Command, Authority & Credibility w/Evy Poumpouras 1092
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The rapport between the speaker and the audience can impact the success of a TED talk.
57:46 - 1:02:33 (04:47)
Summary
The rapport between the speaker and the audience can impact the success of a TED talk. Building rapport with a resistant audience member can help to encourage them to share more truthful information.
EpisodeHow to Build Command, Authority & Credibility w/Evy Poumpouras 1092
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses how law enforcement tends to view most people as deceptive and how this can lead to false confessions.
1:02:33 - 1:06:44 (04:11)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses how law enforcement tends to view most people as deceptive and how this can lead to false confessions. They also touch on how people may feel pressured to trust and obey authority figures such as police officers during weak moments.
EpisodeHow to Build Command, Authority & Credibility w/Evy Poumpouras 1092
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker describes the organizational hierarchy in special agent teams, specifically discussing the roles of the colonel and other agents.
1:06:44 - 1:08:51 (02:06)
Summary
The speaker describes the organizational hierarchy in special agent teams, specifically discussing the roles of the colonel and other agents.
EpisodeHow to Build Command, Authority & Credibility w/Evy Poumpouras 1092
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares how he overcame his intimidating appearance and learned to connect with his audience.
1:08:52 - 1:12:18 (03:26)
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The speaker shares how he overcame his intimidating appearance and learned to connect with his audience. Despite his initial fears, his honesty and vulnerability helped him to become more relatable.
EpisodeHow to Build Command, Authority & Credibility w/Evy Poumpouras 1092
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Guilty people tend to stay in the room during an interrogation while innocent people may leave.
1:12:18 - 1:16:07 (03:48)
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Guilty people tend to stay in the room during an interrogation while innocent people may leave. However, innocent people who trust in the system and have evidence may also choose to stay and continue talking.
EpisodeHow to Build Command, Authority & Credibility w/Evy Poumpouras 1092
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses her coping mechanisms for lack of confidence and how family stress differs from other types of stress in terms of maintaining composure.
1:16:07 - 1:19:54 (03:46)
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The speaker discusses her coping mechanisms for lack of confidence and how family stress differs from other types of stress in terms of maintaining composure.
EpisodeHow to Build Command, Authority & Credibility w/Evy Poumpouras 1092
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The act of standing strong after going through tough moments builds resilience.
1:19:54 - 1:21:49 (01:55)
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The act of standing strong after going through tough moments builds resilience.
EpisodeHow to Build Command, Authority & Credibility w/Evy Poumpouras 1092
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A man shares a moment where he was holding onto anger and resentment towards someone in his life and how a friend reminded him that he needed to let go of those negative emotions in order to move forward and be successful.
1:21:49 - 1:26:05 (04:16)
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A man shares a moment where he was holding onto anger and resentment towards someone in his life and how a friend reminded him that he needed to let go of those negative emotions in order to move forward and be successful.
EpisodeHow to Build Command, Authority & Credibility w/Evy Poumpouras 1092
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker is questioning the idea of people inherently being good or bad, and believes instead it's a matter of training.
1:26:05 - 1:28:27 (02:21)
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The speaker is questioning the idea of people inherently being good or bad, and believes instead it's a matter of training.
EpisodeHow to Build Command, Authority & Credibility w/Evy Poumpouras 1092
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The importance of having control over oneself and not allowing others to dictate one's actions and thinking is discussed in this episode.
1:28:27 - 1:31:13 (02:45)
Summary
The importance of having control over oneself and not allowing others to dictate one's actions and thinking is discussed in this episode.
EpisodeHow to Build Command, Authority & Credibility w/Evy Poumpouras 1092
PodcastThe School of Greatness
It is the responsibility of leaders to understand and adapt to other people's perspectives rather than expecting them to understand their own.
1:31:13 - 1:33:27 (02:14)
Summary
It is the responsibility of leaders to understand and adapt to other people's perspectives rather than expecting them to understand their own. Before attempting to explain something to someone, it is important to assess their ability to understand your perspective to avoid wasting time and effort on unproductive communication.
EpisodeHow to Build Command, Authority & Credibility w/Evy Poumpouras 1092
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The key to overcoming self-consciousness is to focus your attention on the other person instead of yourself, and to not let other people's opinions affect your self-perception.
1:33:27 - 1:38:11 (04:43)
Summary
The key to overcoming self-consciousness is to focus your attention on the other person instead of yourself, and to not let other people's opinions affect your self-perception.
EpisodeHow to Build Command, Authority & Credibility w/Evy Poumpouras 1092
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares how being coachable gave them an advantage in the business world, as they were open to constructive feedback and willing to learn.
1:38:12 - 1:44:48 (06:36)
Summary
The speaker shares how being coachable gave them an advantage in the business world, as they were open to constructive feedback and willing to learn.
EpisodeHow to Build Command, Authority & Credibility w/Evy Poumpouras 1092
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding people to positively influence them, and encourages direct and honest feedback in order to improve.
1:44:48 - 1:48:07 (03:18)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding people to positively influence them, and encourages direct and honest feedback in order to improve.
EpisodeHow to Build Command, Authority & Credibility w/Evy Poumpouras 1092
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A podcast host commends a guest for their commitment to doing the right thing and using their experiences to serve and spread knowledge to others.
1:48:08 - 1:52:12 (04:03)
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A podcast host commends a guest for their commitment to doing the right thing and using their experiences to serve and spread knowledge to others.
EpisodeHow to Build Command, Authority & Credibility w/Evy Poumpouras 1092
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker encourages listeners to subscribe and leave a rating or review for the School of Greatness podcast.
1:52:12 - 1:55:08 (02:56)
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The speaker encourages listeners to subscribe and leave a rating or review for the School of Greatness podcast. They also mention a texting communication list for positive and inspirational messages.