Episode
1051 CIA Director REVEALS All: Making Mistakes, Being a Leader & Inside the Bin Laden Mission w/John Brennan
1:41:38
Published: Mon Dec 28 2020
Description
“Integrity is the distinction between right and wrong.”John Brennan was the director of the CIA from 2013 until 2017, and during that time he was responsible for intelligence collection, analysis, covert action, counterintelligence, and liaison relationships with foreign intelligence services. From 2009 to 2013, John was assistant to the president for homeland security and counterterrorism. In this insightful conversation, Lewis and John discuss a range of topics like How to make sure you’re not being followed or tracked by other agents, the months leading up to the Bin Laden mission, the three common principles that made the presidents John worked with effective leaders and so much more!For more go to: www.lewishowes.com/1051Check out John Brennan's book: UNDAUNTED: My Fight Against America’s Enemies, at Homeand Abroad.Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds with David Goggins: https://link.chtbl.com/715-podMaster the Art of Negotiating in Business and Life with Former FBI Agent Chris Voss: https://link.chtbl.com/902-podKobe Bryant on Mamba Mentality, NBA Titles, and Oscars: https://link.chtbl.com/691-pod
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