Suggested Reading
Below are our suggested readings categorized by relevant topics to aid in understanding violent threat risk assessment in the workplace:
Understanding Human Behavior and Body Language
Blink by Malcolm Gladwell: Examines the concept of intuitive snap judgments and how quickly we can assess threats.
Be Exceptional by Joe Navarro: Explores the exceptional qualities of top performers and their influence on people.
Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman, Ph.D.: Highlights the importance of emotional intelligence in human behavior and interaction.
Conversation Skills by Kate Miles, Ph.D.: An essential guide on effective communication, emotional intelligence, and body language.
How to Analyze People and Body Language by James W. Williams and Robert J. Williams, Brandon Clark: Provides insights into understanding non-verbal communication.
The Definitive Book of Body Language by Barbara Pease, Ph.D., and Allan Pease, Ph.D.: A comprehensive guide to understanding non-verbal cues.
The Non-verbal Advantage by Carol Kinsey Goman, Ph.D.: Further explores the importance of non-verbal cues in communication.
Unmasking the Face by Paul Ekman, Ph.D.: A seminal work on facial expressions and their meanings.
What Every BODY is saying and Your Hidden Power by Joe Navarro: Offers insights on reading body language as a means of threat detection.
Deception Detection and Truth Elicitation
Get the Truth by Phillip Houston and Michael Floyd: Learn techniques of uncovering truth from CIA officers.
How to Spot a Liar by Gregory Hartley and Maryann Karinch: Learn how to spot lies, a crucial skill in risk assessment.
Spy the Lie by Phillip Houston (C.I.A.), Michael Floyd (C.I.A.), Susan Carnicero, Dan Tennant: Another valuable guide from CIA officers about spotting deception.
Leadership and Conflict Management
Good Leaders Ask Great Questions by John C. Maxwell: Guides leaders in effective communication to maintain a respectful workplace.
Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss: Written by a former FBI hostage negotiator, offering techniques for negotiating in high-stakes situations.
It’s Your Ship by Michael Abrashoff (U.S. Navy Ret.): A unique guide to leadership and responsibility.
Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: Offers perspectives on leadership and responsibility in an organization.
The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin (U.S. Navy SEALS): Provides a nuanced look at leadership, useful in managing a diverse workforce.
Persuasion and Influence
Influence by Robert Cialdini, Ph.D. and Modern Psychology Publishing: Learn about the psychology of persuasion and influence.
Pre-Suasion by Robert Cialdini, Ph.D.: Further explores the art of influence and persuasion.
Maximum Influence: The 12 Universal Laws of Power Persuasion by Kurt W. Mortensen (MBA): Delves into the universal laws of influence.
Effective Communication
The Art of The Interview by James Storey: Provides insights on effective communication techniques.
Ted Talks by Chris Anderson: Shares the secret behind delivering powerful speeches and presentations.
Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln by James Humes (Presidential Speech Writer): A historical guide to effective communication and leadership.
Understanding High-Risk Personalities
Dangerous Personalities by Joe Navarro (F.B.I.): Gives a deep insight into types of personalities that could pose risks.
Snakes in Suits by Paul Babiak Ph.D., and Robert D. Hare Ph.D.: Explores the phenomenon of psychopaths in corporate America.
Without Conscience by Robert Hare Ph.D.: Another crucial book on understanding psychopathy and potential risk to an organization.
Workplace Violence and Harassment by Michael Arntfield Ph.D.: A forensic investigation handbook
