I do remember that when I started my first business, one of the most powerful and insightful lessons I ever learned was, “Mario, always prepare yourself before you go to a meeting.” My response would be, “What specific steps should I take to prepare myself?” The answer was concise and

Introduction It was a hazy, foggy autumn morning in 1991. The frigid air filled my lungs, and my body and mind were plagued with doubt, worry, and anxiety. For the last 30 minutes, we had waited for the enemy to emerge from the fog and attack our positions. My commanding

Given 30 years of experience in corporate investigations, human intelligence, and surveillance, I personally have seen the impact of information on shaping impressions and influencing reputations. YouTube vloggers recently inspired me to embark on a month-long trip expedition, during which I documented my daily adventures. Nevertheless, when I adopted the

While visiting Berlin recently, I had the opportunity to conduct interviews with specialists for my podcast, “Life the Battlefield,” regarding the activities of the East German secret police, commonly referred to as STASI, in the realm of international espionage. An intriguing discovery was the unexpectedly uncomplicated factor behind their achievement:

Needless to say, the most effective agents and spies are those motivated by patriotism and ideology; these spies will go to any length for the cause they believe in. “Topaz” is the most dangerous GDR- STASI secret agent. During my schooling, training, and preparation to work in diplomatic security intelligence