"By means of this…we mount up to the knowledge of men’s inclinations and motives from their actions, expressions, and even gestures, and again descend to interpretation of their actions from our knowledge of their motives and inclinations."
~ David Hume, An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding
Hi, I’m Tony Gilgis. I'll be guiding you along the path towards better understanding yourself, and those around you... and, hopefully, helping you know what to do with your newfound knowledge.
But first, you probably want to know what I bring to the table, or at least what gives me the credentials to present this course to you.
I began my career in 1989 and have served as a member of the U.S. intelligence community for 33 years, with 21 years directly supporting Special Operations around the globe. Most recently, I have provided consulting services within the Department of Defense on both Special Operations and Intelligence efforts.
Over the course of my career, I have conducted operational deployments in support of strategic national objectives and tactical operations. This experience has given me a unique and unparalleled understanding of how human interaction can be used to explain actions and shape decisions. The application of this knowledge has led to some great stories that can never be told - but the lessons of those events can, and should, be passed along.
What I have put together here are some of those lessons - each based on direct experience. I am providing them to you because they have practical, real-world, applications as well as providing a good baseline for understanding human behavior.
Course Design
Each lesson is designed as a self-paced, standalone training session, providing you with 60-90 minutes of training time - between the slides, additional reading, and other activities to foster continued growth.
Each lesson builds on previous knowledge gained so it is best to complete the lessons in order.
In this second Lesson you will be introduced to the concepts of temperament and character and how both work with your personality to help you make sense of the world around you.