John discusses the impact of a leader’s or teammate’s ego upon an objective, distinguishing between healthy and unhealthy ego, and discussing the ways a dangerous ego manifests itself.  To frame the issue, John discusses the role ego played in the thinking of one of the most infamous spies in American history.   

 Media Links:

 USA v. Robert Philip Hanssen: Affidavit in Support of Criminal Complaint, Arrest Warrant and Search Warrant".

What made the American turncoat tick?

The Inside Story:  Robert Hanssen’s Psychiatrist Reveals Secrets of the KGB Super Spy