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Nov 02 2022

Episode 166: Former CIA Officer Marc Polymeropoulos

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Marc Polymeropoulos served 26 years in the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) before retiring in June 2019.  His positions included field and headquarters operational assignments covering the Middle East, Europe, Eurasia, and CounterTerrorism.  He is the recipient of the Distinguished Intelligence Medal, the Intelligence Commendation Medal, and the Intelligence Medal of Merit. Marc is also the author of Clarity in Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the CIA.

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • What makes an effective CIA officer
  • How we can learn from mistakes
  • The Hollywood or movie version of the CIA
  • Why teamwork is so important to the CIA
  • … and so much more!!!

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Resources, Books, and Links 

  • “Clarity in Crisis” Book: ClarityinCrisisBook.com
  • Twitter: @MPolymer
  • Book Marc to Speak: www.harrywalker.com/speakers/marc-polymeropoulos

Past “Success is a Choice” podcast episodes of interest . . .

  • Rachel Cruze (Ramsey Solutions and Best-Selling Author) – Episode 161
  • Andy “Grand” Mariner (former TOPGUN Commander) – Episode 155
  • Brian Levenson (Intentional Performers Podcast Host) – Episode 153
  • Clark Kellogg (CBS Basketball Analyst) – Episode 149
  • Peter Elliott (U.S. Marshal) – Episode 130
  • Melissa Agnes (Crisis Preparedness) – Episode 091
  • Chris Voss (former FBI Lead Negotiator) – Episode 081
  • Ken Coleman (host of the “Entre Leadership” podcast) – Episode 072
  • Kevin Harrington (original shark on Shark Tank and inventor of the infomercial) – Episode 021

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Jamy Bechler is the author of five books including The Bus Trip and The Leadership Playbook, host of the Success is a Choice Podcast, professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He is also a certified John Maxwell leadership coach. Bechler spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. He has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at @CoachBechler. To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact speaking@CoachBechler.com. You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by clicking here.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Podcast Episodes · Tagged: 9/11, Andy Mariner, Brian Levenson, Central Intelligence Agency, Chris Voss, CIA, Jack Ryan, Leadership, Marc Polymeropoulos, Melissa Agnes, Navy SEALs, Patriotic, Patriotism, Peter Elliott, politics, Rachel Cruze, Special Ops, Terrorism

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