Lead with Clarity like a CIA Officer | Former Senior Intelligence Officer Marc Polymeropoulos | Episode 189
- E189
- 58:41
- October 27th 2021
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 the 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.
Topics
During this interview Marc and I discuss the following topics:
- What drew him to the CIA
- Why he went into intelligence operations
- Lessons he learned from his first mentor
- How he was drawn to become a leader within the CIA
- How to face adversity and overcome it
- How to get a team refocused after a major setback
- How to remain calm in the face of adversity
- How to form peak performing teams
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