Chapter

Becoming a Great Leader
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1:08:08 - 1:18:46 (10:37)

In this podcast episode, the host and guest discuss whether or not presidents are inherently great leaders or if they become great through the adversities and challenges faced during their presidency. They also touch on the importance of collaboration and bringing in other voices when making decisions in leadership roles.

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The best leaders and managers know what actions and decisions they can make on their own and what decisions require input from others.
1:08:08 - 1:09:26 (01:17)
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Leadership
Summary

The best leaders and managers know what actions and decisions they can make on their own and what decisions require input from others. Good decision-making skills are crucial in leadership positions.

Chapter
Becoming a Great Leader
Episode
1051 CIA Director REVEALS All: Making Mistakes, Being a Leader & Inside the Bin Laden Mission w/John Brennan
Podcast
The School of Greatness
Reorganization with integration of analysts, operators, scientists, technologists, and open source specialists was key to the success of the CIA, empowering one another is one of the primary objectives of the agency.
1:09:26 - 1:11:20 (01:54)
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CIA
Summary

Reorganization with integration of analysts, operators, scientists, technologists, and open source specialists was key to the success of the CIA, empowering one another is one of the primary objectives of the agency.

Chapter
Becoming a Great Leader
Episode
1051 CIA Director REVEALS All: Making Mistakes, Being a Leader & Inside the Bin Laden Mission w/John Brennan
Podcast
The School of Greatness
Can leaders become great through mistakes and adversity or are they naturally born with the skills to lead?
1:11:20 - 1:16:53 (05:33)
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Leadership
Summary

Can leaders become great through mistakes and adversity or are they naturally born with the skills to lead? Discussing George W. Bush's idealism and how his experiences shaped his leadership decisions.

Chapter
Becoming a Great Leader
Episode
1051 CIA Director REVEALS All: Making Mistakes, Being a Leader & Inside the Bin Laden Mission w/John Brennan
Podcast
The School of Greatness
The invasion of Iraq led to the rise of ISIS and ravaged both Iraq and Syria, while the two-front war in Iraq and Afghanistan weakened the US's ability to address either conflict effectively.
1:16:53 - 1:18:46 (01:53)
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Middle East
Summary

The invasion of Iraq led to the rise of ISIS and ravaged both Iraq and Syria, while the two-front war in Iraq and Afghanistan weakened the US's ability to address either conflict effectively. A lack of effective aid and development programs after military victories exacerbates these issues.

Chapter
Becoming a Great Leader
Episode
1051 CIA Director REVEALS All: Making Mistakes, Being a Leader & Inside the Bin Laden Mission w/John Brennan
Podcast
The School of Greatness