This is a replay of one of our more popular episodes when we talked with a former CIA officer about the differences between real-life and what we see in the movies when it comes to the CIA. This was an entertaining and insightful conversation.

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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!!!

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 Captain and The Bus Trip, host of the Success is a Choice Podcast, professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. The Leadership Playbook is Bechler's online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team's culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler 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 [email protected]. You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by clicking here.