Eric Maddox
The Interrogator Behind Saddam Hussein’s Capture
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- Conducted over 2,700 interrogations of prisoners from 25 different countries while deploying eight times since 9/11.
- Directly responsible for tracking down Saddam Hussein in 2003. As a result of the capture of Saddam, Eric was hired as the first civilian interrogator for the U.S. DoD.
- Created his own interrogation techniques which he consults throughout the world.
- Trains corporate executives and their workforces on elicitation techniques, listening skills, and negotiation tactics.
- Keynote speech focuses on valuable private sector takeaways such as team building, perseverance, and innovative problem solving.
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American Patriot and Proven Military Veteran. Eric B. Maddox is a recipient of the National Intelligence Medal of Achievement, Defense Intelligence Agency Director’s Award, Legion of Merit, and Bronze Star, for his direct role in the capture of Saddam Hussein.
During 1994-2004, Eric B. Maddox served on active duty military service in the U.S. Army. He served as an Infantry Paratrooper for the 82nd Airborne Division and as an Interrogator for the Defense Intelligence Agency.
Published Author. Eric B. Maddox is the author of MISSION BLACKLIST #1: CAPTURING SADDAM. In 2003, while assigned to a special operations task force in Iraq, Maddox conducted over 300 interrogations and collected the intelligence which directly led to the capture of Saddam Hussein. Mission Blacklist #1 is about the amazing inside story of Maddox’s role, the brave soldiers from Special Operations, and a story of determination, selfless service, and innovation.
Authority on Interrogations and Questioning Techniques. Since 9/11, Maddox has conducted over 2,500 interrogations while deployed eight times in support of the Global War On Terrorism, to include multiple tours in Iraq, Afghanistan, South America, Southeast Asia, and Europe.
Currently, Eric B. Maddox continues to serve in government civil service with the Department of Defense. Additionally, Maddox is a Motivational Professional Speaker with GDA Speakers, and as a Consultant to share his experience, expertise and skills in interrogations and questioning techniques.
Mission: Black List #1
Everyone has seen the footage: a heavily bearded Saddam Hussein blinking under the bright lights of infantry cameras, dazed to find himself in U.S. Army custody. Yet while the breaking news was broadcast around the world, the story of the remarkable events leading up to that moment on December 13, 2003 has never before been fully told. Mission: Black List #1 offers the full, behind-the-scenes account of the search for Saddam Hussein, as related by the Army interrogator whose individual courage and sheer determination made the capture possible.
Maddox’s candid and compelling narrative reveals the logic behind the unique interrogation process he developed, and provides an insider’s look at his psychologically subtle, non-violent methods. The result is a gripping, moment-by-moment account of the historic mission that brought down Black List #1.
His recounts are the inspiration for the movie, Mission: Blacklist, starring Robert Pattinson as Eric, set to start filming in the Summer of 2013.
What People Are Saying About Eric
“I’ve yet to speak to anyone in attendance that did not find the entire speech informational and entertaining… The “draw” was the subject matter. What made the subject matter so interesting was that Eric “humanized” it by touching upon the personalities, beliefs, and values of those he interrogated.”
“I found Eric to be fascinating as he related his story about the actual events leading up to the capture of Saddam … Thanks for a wonderful program!”
His story is filled with wit, wisdom and profound insight. The audience will be drawn from tension to release as he weaves the narrative of how every perceived failure leads forward. Each step, each connection is necessary for the success of the mission. Eric recounts the way he created a unique methodology and technique for interrogation – leading to the capture of Saddam Hussein and shaping the future of how he would collect intelligence for the military and civilians going forward.
The uses of empathy, listening, and network analysis are key components of Eric’s technique – unprecedented upon the battlefield and contrary to accepted strategy. However, unlike the known and accepted strategies, Eric produced results.
Each moment of his story draws parallel to the way business intelligence is gathered and the necessity to innovate to an ever changing battlefield. The methods and techniques are as relevant within the boardroom as they are on the battlefield. They are proven methods of success up and down the command structure. Eric Maddox and his story will inspire your organization to take action and inspire risks for growth and unprecedented success.
Eric provides multiple training programs for both groups and individuals. The programs range from a one time purchase of his empathy based listening video to on site personal assessments and implementation of his training program.
Eric’s training can be tailored to fit even the busiest of schedules.
Eric discusses how often he failed in his missions and how he used those failures to ultimately lead to repeated successes.
Eric talks about how he learned to lead from below and work with his commanders, ultimately leading this very cohesive team to the location of the world’s most wanted man at that time.
In this keynote presentation, Eric discusses his five month deployment to Iraq in 2003 in which he was a rookie interrogator assigned to the most elite task force in the world. Audience members will be hanging on to his every word.
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