In this episode...

When it comes to leadership in intelligence, adaptability is key—and Brigadier General (Ret.) Terry Bullard has seen this firsthand throughout his career. From commanding the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations to now helping national security leaders harness the power of open-source intelligence (OSINT) in the private sector, Terry has witnessed the profound shift in how intelligence is gathered, analysed and used.

In this episode, Terry discusses the cultural shift from closed-source intelligence to OSINT, and how it’s reshaping leadership in national security. He shares his insights on adapting to change, leveraging new technologies, and maintaining resilience in an increasingly dynamic and high-pressure environment.

Listen to hear Terry’s perspective on the evolution of OSINT and how it empowers leaders to make better, more transparent decisions while fostering a culture of adaptability and curiosity.

What You’ll Learn

• Leadership Insights: How adaptability, mentorship and collaboration shape effective leadership in intelligence.
• Crafting Expertise: The importance of continuous learning and historical understanding in shaping career success.
• The OSINT Shift: How OSINT is transforming intelligence practices and enabling more informed, transparent decision-making.

Resources

·        Airforce Office Of Special Investigations: https://www.osi.af.mil/

·        The Citadel - The Military College of South Carolina: https://www.citadel.edu/

·        3Gimbals: https://3gimbals.com/

·        OSI Commander's military career comes full circle, Wayne Amann, 10 May 2023: https://www.osi.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3391458/osi-commanders-military-career-comes-full-circle/

·        Spy vs. AI - How Artificial Intelligence Will Remake Espionage, Anne Neuberger, 15 January 2025 https://www.foreignaffairs.com/united-states/spy-vs-ai

Want to go deeper?

·        US Department of Defense OSINT Strategy 2024-2028, Defense Intelligence Agency, 23 October 2023 https://www.dia.mil/Portals/110/Documents/OSINT-Strategy.pdf

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