Leadership Lessons from the CIA

Today’s Guest Expert: Marc Polymeropoulos

Ep 243 Leadership Lessons from the CIA with Marc Polymeropoulos

Marc Polymeropoulos retired in June 2019 from the Senior Intelligence Service ranks at the CIA after a 26-year career in operational headquarters and field management assignments covering the Middle East, Europe, Eurasia, and counter terrorism. He served in both Iraq and Afghanistan, and he is one of the CIA’s most decorated field officers. Marc is the recipient of the Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal, the Distinguished Intelligence Medal, the Intelligence Medal of Merit, and the Intelligence Commendation medal. His last position was overseeing CIA’s clandestine operations in Europe and Eurasia. He is a respected commentator on foreign policy and intelligence matters and is widely quoted in both the US and international media.

 

3 Top Takeaways: Leadership Lessons from the CIA with Marc Polymeropoulos

  • Being overprotective can prevent your kids from being prepared for life.
  • Have a willingness to adapt and a passion to learn
  • New leaders have an ego to deal with. Once you evolve as a leader you lose the ego.

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[shareable]’Great leaders are made through tough times'[/shareable]

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