by Larae Quy | Nov 18, 2019 | Mental toughness, personal achievement, personal leadership, Positive Mindset, Psychology, self-awareness
Stories of courage have shown up in every culture throughout history. For some reason, we usually associate courage with physical prowess. We love stories about how people risk their lives to rescue a child in a burning building or pull a victim from a car wreck. We...
by Larae Quy | Jun 3, 2019 | Anxiety, Mental toughness, personal achievement, personal leadership, Positive Mindset, Psychology, self-awareness
I learned quickly in the FBI that success would not make me confident; instead, confidence would make me successful. Easier said than done, and I should know because I’d never shot a gun when I showed up at the FBI Academy. Guess what? FBI agents are required to...
by Larae Quy | Nov 26, 2018 | Mental toughness, personal achievement, personal leadership, Positive Mindset, Psychology, self-awareness
After 20 years as an investigative agent, I found myself in a comfort zone. Safely ensconced in familiar territory, I balked when asked to be the spokesperson for the FBI in Northern California. It sounded like fun and even a little glamorous because I would be...
by Larae Quy | Sep 17, 2018 | personal achievement, personal leadership, Positive Mindset, Psychology, self-awareness
A reporter once asked me whether the FBI provides textbooks for an agent to study so they can become a strong leader. The answer is no; FBI agents aren’t given instruction books. Instead, they’re taught how to face their challenges head-on. My fellow...
by Larae Quy | Mar 5, 2018 | personal achievement, personal leadership, Positive Mindset, self-awareness
As a female FBI agent, I needed to come across as confident when interviewing suspects. Confidence sent the message that I was both competent and in a position of authority. I focused on conveying the right body language with shoulders back, head up, and making direct...
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