CIA Head of Clandestine Operations, Marc Polymeropoulos

Alex sits down with Marc Polymeropoulos, a former senior intelligence officer in the CIA overseeing clandestine operations in Europe and Eurasia. Marc retired after 26 years of service as one of the CIA’s most decorated field officers. The two discuss how the tech landscape has impacted CIA operations over the past 3 decades, the United States facing new near-peer threats, and Marc being targeting by a Russian energy weapon that ultimately lead to an early end of his CIA career. They highlight leadership principals from Marc's new book, Clarity in Crisis, that are applicable for anyone looking to grow as a leader and as a human being.  
Originally Aired: 06/18/21
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00:14 - Marc Polymeropoulos Intro
01:16 - CIA Ranking - 4 Star General
02:00 - Leadership Parallels Between CIA and Startup World
03:32 - Keys to Having Clarity in Crisis
05:02 - Harrowing Moments Where Marc Had to Keep Composure
08:51 - Embracing Change as a Leader
11:51 - U.S. and Foreign Intelligence Love to Use Social Media
15:13 - Do Your Kids Use TikTok?
15:31 - Tech Companies Influence Abroad
19:36 - Being Attacked in Moscow
22:08 - Energy Weapon Being Used Outside Russia?
24:23 - Do CIA Agents Have a "License to Kill"?
27:33 - Cyber and Information War
31:25 - Near Peer Competition from China + Russia
34:20 - Constant Change and Innovation in Intelligence Space
38:05 - Closing Thoughts