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How to Defuse Any Situation | Gary Noesner

Former FBI crisis negotiator Gary Noesner joins AJ and Johnny to unpack what it means to lead—and survive—under pressure. With over 30 years of field experience in prison riots, armed standoffs, and emotionally charged confrontations, Gary reveals what separates panic from poise and noise from influence.

They break down the psychological mechanics of negotiation, how to build trust when lives are at stake, and why the best negotiators don’t dominate—they disarm. Gary also shares how emotional neutrality, tone of voice, and even silence can be decisive tools when everything is on the line…

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