358. Inside the Mind of a CIA Operative with Jeffrey Sanow

What's Essential hosted by Greg McKeown by Greg McKeown

Feb 11, 202561:43Education

Greg engages with Jeffrey Sanow, a former CIA senior intelligence officer, to explore the nuances of decision-making under pressure and the art of interpersonal communication. Jeffrey shares insights from his career, hig...

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