Blake Eastman has dedicated his entire life to psychology and nonverbal behavior. In 2009 he founded The Nonverbal Group, a behavioral research and education company in New York City which conducts large scale studies on human behavior and uses a wide range of technologies to systematically deconstruct and improve human communication. Eastman dives deep into a number of subjects revolving around how we communicate with one another, including the ability to read nonverbal cues, his thoughts on big talkers vs. silent types, how we can communicate with our partners without complaining, the value of watching ourselves communicate on video, understanding the power structures and social dynamics at work, and so much more.

Eastman has also served as an adjunct psychology professor at the City University of New York for six years where he taught General Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Group Dynamics. He is also a former professional poker player and the founder of School of Cards, the first brick-and-mortar poker school in New York City.

00:00 - Intro
00:47 - How to improve your ability to read non-verbal cues
04:29 - How does trust correlate with non-verbal cues?
07:30 - How to change other people's perceptions of you
08:55 - Eastman's forensic experiences
11:30 - How to evaluate the level of danger from someone's non-verbal cues
15:20 - How Eastman knew someone was cheating on their partner
18:35 - How to recognize danger in someone's relationship complaints
21:44 - Practical ways to improve your communication skills
27:55 - How to understand power structure and social dynamics at work
37:24 - How to improve your non-verbal communication at work
44:11 - How to improve your environment to improve your behavior
45:00 - How Bill Clinton makes others feel like the most important person in the world (and how you can too)
48:30 - How to recognize people who are deceitful
56:09 - On the infallibility to permanent video
57:18 - Eastman's tips on using non-verbal cues for better dates
01:03:02 - How non-verbal cues vary across cultures
01:07:28 - The Rockefeller Method and lessons from 'Titan'
01:11:16 - Eastman's routine for reading, taking notes, and using AI to learn
01:16:52 - Eastman's unique uses for AI and ChatGPT
01:22:30 - Why Eastman uses coaches, and what makes a good vs. a great coach
01:25:08 - Eastman's most pivotal life change, and why it happened
01:29:55 - Eastman gives tips to Shane for asking better questions
01:31:50 - The power of writing and thinking
01:36:32 - Eastman's definition of success


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