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In a televised social experiment before millions of viewers, police sergeant Derrick Levasseur demonstrated that techniques used by undercover detectives could help people achieve their goals in everyday social situations. The result: he walked away with more than half a million dollars.In The Undercover Edge, Derrick shares his personal mind-set surrounding human behavior and motivation. Even more than that, he provides easy yet groundbreaking tools acquired while overcoming personal adversity and working more than a decade in law enforcement, showing readers:• The power of observation and creating a profile • The effect of using silence to extract and evaluate information• The benefits of interpreting body language and developing your sixth sense • The importance of self-awareness and adapting to your environment• The value of developing a personal ops plan with a defined missionDerrick’s approach allows readers to create a solid foundation in their lives, build confidence personally and professionally, and push themselves to become stronger, more capable leaders.Editorial ReviewsReview”Derrick Levasseur first entered the world of crimefighting and now channels years on the street into his new “how-to” book on communicating more effectively, leading with confidence, and battling life’s obstacles head-on! Incredible!” – Nancy Grace, TV personality and founder of CrimeOnLine.com”Derrick Levasseur walks the reader through his law enforcement career and highlights tips and techniques that can be used by everyday people to gain new insights into social and business encounters. His conversational writing style makes the book easy to read and understand.” – Jack Schafer, PhD, author of The Like Switch”Levasseur gives readers an incredibly insightful way to identify and achieve their goals in The Undercover Edge. Not only is his writing style engaging and illuminating, it is fundamentally practical and easy to understand. So easy, everyone can apply his ideas in their everyday lives or business ventures. When I read it, I was amazed at how Levasseur instinctively developed skills it took me decades to learn and hone as an FBI Profiler. The Undercover Edge is pure GENIUS!” – Jim Clemente, FBI Supervisory Special Agent/Profiler”For anyone who, like me, watched Derrick deftly maneuver his way to the grand prize on Big Brother and asked in amazement, ‘How did he do that?!’ — This book is the answer. From visualization to knowing your target to developing your intuition, Derrick breaks down a clear, practical, effective strategy for achieving your own goals in life. As entertaining and clever as his Big Brother run, The Undercover Edge will inspire you, motivate you, and put you directly on the path to becoming the person you want to be.” – Mandy Hale, New York Times bestselling author of The Single Woman and Beautiful Uncertainty”Derrick has demystified and unraveled life secrets of practiced professionals with pragmatic and effective strategies that underlie successful investigations, interviews, work success, and personal relationships. The Undercover Edge is a must-read for anyone who wants to fully live their life and maximize their unlocked potential.” – Kris Mohandie, PhD; clinical, police, and forensic psychologist”Derrick’s adaptation of undercover techniques for business applications is innovative but practical. Whether you’re an entry-level employee looking to build stronger relationships with clients and colleagues or a CEO seeking new ways to understand and communicate with your team, The Undercover Edge offers an approach that will assist you in leading more effectively and achieving your professional goals.” – Mark Moses, author of Make Big Happen and founding partner and CEO of Coaching International”Levasseur’s fresh and candid perspective makes for an empowering self-help guide.” – Publishers WeeklyAbout the AuthorAlexander Cendese is a New York-based actor/narrator whose credits include roles on and Off-Broadway, in films, and on popular television shows, including Law & Order: SVU and All My Children. He holds a BFA from the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama.File Size: 5881 KBPrint Length: 290 pagesPublisher: Sourcebooks (January 9, 2018)http://www.amazon.com/Undercover-Edge-Hidden-Strengths-Confi…