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Podcast: Safety And Risk Success
Episode: The Art of Influence in Life-or-Death Situations, with Andy Brown
Description: What can a hostage negotiator teach us about influence, decision-making, and staying composed when the stakes couldn't be higher? Andy Brown's career spans 30 years in policing, followed by leading complex, high-risk humanitarian operations in some of the world's most dangerous places, from extracting colleagues under Taliban rule in Afghanistan to navigating volatile natural disasters and delicate cultural landscapes. In this conversation, Andy reveals gripping true stories and translates their lessons into practical tools for influencing others, managing risk, and keeping a clear head when it matters most. Highlights: Afghanistan evacuation: guiding staff and families t...