I Spent 29 Years in the CIA, Here's What I Learned | John Franchi Ep 1

Join former CIA Chief of Station John Franchi as he reveals the most challenging scenarios faced in his 29-year career and how he navigated dealing with the world's most dangerous people. Discover how "The Godfather" offers insights into the complexities of the Middle East and the covert operations. Explore untold stories behind global conflicts and the imminent threats we face today.#CIA #secretservice *At the time of this recording certain historical facts have changed*Connect with John Franchi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-franchi-40a82854/Master the Art of Influence: Join Evy's Expert-Guided Course:https://rebrand.ly/artofinfluence01:23 Early Career in the CIA02:52 CIA Hiring Process Explained05:35 What Type of Person the CIA Looks For07:35 Understanding What Makes Someone a Terrorist11:11 Ideal Ways to Handle Gaza Conflict17:59 Developing Empathy for a Terrorist20:10 Is America Losing Its Global Strength?26:08 Future Threats Facing the US30:58 Types of Attacks the US Faces34:19 Causes of the Divide in America36:45 Important Lessons to Teach Your Kids39:41 Impact of COVID on People's Lives40:43 Accuracy of News Media Today41:55 Preparing for Future Threats44:09 Monitoring Your Kids' Online Activities49:21 Being A Leader Within The Agency51:13 Morals and Ethics in the CIA1:00:40 Working in Dangerous Situations1:04:48 Common Myths About the CIA1:08:35 Three Ways to Prepare for Attacks1:14:48 Understanding the Role of a 'Fixer'1:20:30 Reading People1:22:39 Impact of Trump Winning the Election01:27:26 Leaving the CIA01:30:27 Impact of Your Inner CircleYou can purchase Evy's book, 'Becoming Bulletproof' here: https://amzn.to/3VgEWqPFollow Evy: https://linktr.ee/evypoumpourasBulletproof Community: https://beyondbulletproof.net/

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