Do you know that less than 1% of criminals end up behind bars for their crimes? Most delinquents keep on moving in and out of social circles leaving behind a trail of multiple crimes and wrecked lives. Dangerous Personalities: An FBI Profiler Shows You How to Identify and Protect Yourself from Harmful People (2014) by ex-FBI profilers Joe Navarro and Toni Poynter provides valuable insights to help you identify all kinds of dangerous people in society: mad co-workers, cranky neighbours...
'I, me, and myself' - a narcissist's life motto!
Social media is abuzz with the word ‘narcissistic personality disorder.’ But 'narcissism' is an overused term and a careful study of the defining features is crucial. A narcissist might go unnoticed by the untrained mind but is categorised as a dangerous personality type. They are an attention-seeking person who will display an excessive need for admiration and importance. Let’s take a classic example from BP’s Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico. The event, an accidental marine...
Be wary of the wounds inflicted by an emotionally unstable personality type.
Ever met a person who jumps from one end of the spectrum to another in an instant? Perhaps, displaying a happy and vivacious disposition in one moment and acting like a victim the next? Such natures fall under the mentally unstable category. Joe Navarro believes that there’s far less research on the damage caused by emotionally unstable personality types on people around them. Ever encountered a charmer who seemed like a sparkling conversationalist in the beginning and became downright hostile...
The classic case of a paranoid personality!
Next-up, is a person who displays a high degree of distrust or suspicion of others - this is someone with a paranoid personality. We all know an old aunt/uncle who is oversuspicious about a new neighbour. Always poking around to find something to complain about - children playing boisterously in the pool, a dog’s bark or even an innocent stranger in the building! So, how does an individual become paranoid? Well, turns out, we are all biologically gifted with an...
Watch out for the remorseless cold predator!
Of all the dangerous personalities mentioned in this book, a predator causes the most harm to society. Most serial killers fall under this category. Look out for some of the common traits in a predator- the lack of remorse, guilt and conscience. They thrive to satisfy just one goal- the exploitation of others - people, places and all kinds of situations. Whereas there are people for whom a normal person deeply cares about - loved ones, friends and even strangers...
A lethal combination of multiple personalities!
We have discussed four different categories of dangerous personalities. But, in reality, the human mind is far more complex. Most dangerous criminals might display a combination of different personality types. It’s important to keep that in mind so that you don’t affix a particular personality for someone whilst missing out on other cluesWe do have examples of notorious characters who display more than one dangerous personality trait. History has witnessed tyranny brought down by such individuals who destroyed millions of...
Learn to protect yourself from dangerous personalities
There are thousands of suicide centres and a considerable number of battered spouses centres. Bit apparently, no centre can provide help in gauging someone's personality! While some professional policemen or psychiatrists get the requisite training to assess a dangerous personality, a commoner must learn to remain alert to new people and develop situational awareness to protect oneself from a dangerous personality. It is a skill that can be improved by observing and learning. First, observe yourself and think if you...
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Summary
While it’s certainly cool to binge-watch a crime series on Netflix, protecting oneself from a potentially dangerous person in real life is more important. Dangerous Personalities: An FBI Profiler Shows You How to Identify and Protect Yourself from Harmful People (2014) by ex-FBI profiler Joe Navarro and Toni Poynter explains the traits displayed by four dangerous personality types. Each category explained in the book comes with a checklist to look out for. While it is not easy to spot a...
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About the Author
Personally approached at the tender age of 23 to join the FBI, Joe Navarro became one of the youngest agents ever to join the renowned investigative agency. He went on to spend the next 25 years at the FBI, working both as an agent and supervisor in the areas of counterintelligence and counterterrorism. Through his work he was able to study, refine and apply the science of nonverbal communications. His acumen in this field and his success as a spy-catcher, led Joe to train FBI agents and the intelligence community.
Retiring from the FBI in 2003, and meeting overwhelming demand for his notable insights into human behavior, Joe has dedicated himself to speaking and consulting with major corporations worldwide.
Today Joe is recognized as one of the world’s foremost authorities on the application and use of nonverbal communications in business.
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