The ‘Social Anonymity’ Directive
The tradecraft guide on ‘social anonymity’; the strategy of blending into local and foreign environments in a...
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Clandestine Communication Methods
The covert operative’s general methods of communicating covertly; to converse and message securely and freely without detection,...
The ‘Cold Reading’ Tradecraft Method
Tradecraft guide to ‘cold reading’ people in the field to make accurate deductions about a (random) person’s...
How to Handle Irate Customers Like a Spy
The civilian’s guide on how to handle irate customers like a CIA officer for “normal” retail and...
The Method of Defeating a Narcissist
The psychological tradecraft guide of how to defeat narcissists; navigating interactions with these individuals as opponents to...
Using CIA Tradecraft to Ace Job Interviews
A civilian’s guide on utilizing CIA operative tradecraft concepts and skillsets to be better equipped for engaging...
How to Maintain Your Deceptions and Lies to Keep Them Viable
The covert operative methodology of maintaining and managing deceptions to keep them viable; keeping track of lies...
Tradecraft Method of Winning Any Argument
Covert operative’s guide for winning any argument; as part of a skillset for heated debates with civilians,...
Applying CIA Skills and Concepts to Everyday “Normal” Life
While the world of espionage may seem far removed from our daily lives, the techniques and methods...
How to Deal with a Passive-Aggressive Person
The covert operative’s method of understanding, managing and dealing with passive-aggressive people situationally and permanently in professional...
Talking to Strangers Like a Spy: Guide
Communicating like a spy requires special training and interpersonal skillsets, such as talking to strangers: to convey...
How Spies Use Intimidation Strategically
As per tradecraft tactics, strategic intimidation is a psychological form of manipulation to assert dominance over a...