Brad Beeler spent 25 years inside the United States Secret Service — protecting presidents, traveling to more than 40 countries, and witnessing world-changing events from just a few feet away. In this episode, he breaks down the realities of leadership, communication, emotional intelligence, and the human behavior patterns he learned while operating in some of the most high-pressure environments on the planet. From understanding people at their core, to navigating dangerous situations, to leading under extreme stress, Brad shares mindset frameworks that apply to everyday life, relationships, business, and how we communicate with one another. This discussion dives deep into personal values, growth, integrity, family, and what it really takes to stay grounded while serving at the highest levels of responsibility. If you’re someone who loves psychology, leadership, elite performance, or raw human stories, you’re going to get incredible value from this conversation. Chapters; 0:00 – Why Detecting Deception Is So Difficult 1:14 – What Makes Secret Service Agents Better at Spotting Lies 2:02 – Genuine vs. Manipulated Human Behavior 2:55 – The Most Common Lie: Omission 4:26 – The Red Flags: Delays, Inflection, and Specific Lying 7:00 – Creating the Right Environment for Truth 9:03 – Mirroring, Rapport, and Effective Communication 11:43 – Making People Comfortable Enough to Open Up 15:05 – How to Become a Better Listener 17:13 – Why First Impressions Are Often Wrong 22:57 – Understanding Manipulation and Narcissists 29:17 – How People Behave Under Pressure FREE Newsletter - https://simpleconversations.substack.com ASG; https://www.instagram.com/only_asg https://www.reddit.com/r/SimpleConversations/ Brad; https://bradleybeeler.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradbeeler1865/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradbeeler1865