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What The CIA Taught Me About Failure and Trust with Jeffrey Sanow

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MPF Discussion with Jeffrey Sanow

What The CIA Taught Me About Failure and Trust with Jeffrey Sanow

About Jeffrey Sanow

Jeffrey Sanow is a Veteran CIA Intelligence Officer and Security Expert with a longstanding career in critical global operations. Serving in the CIA’s National Clandestine Service and working with senior policy makers in the Office of the Vice President and National Security Council to support policies related to preventing the sale, transfer, or acquisition of weapons of mass destruction, Jeffrey Sanow worked extensively in South Asia, the eastern Mediterranean, and the Middle East. His proficiency lies in leveraging civilian business tools for the strategic execution of intelligence operations, showcasing an innovative approach to addressing complex challenges. His work and extensive travels across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia have afforded him a profound and personal understanding of the three monotheistic religions. His diverse experiences have provided him with unique insights into the intricate social constructs and inherent conflicts.

What the CIA Taught Me About Failure and Trust

What if the key to success wasn’t avoiding failure but embracing it?
Former CIA officer Jeffrey Sanow joins me to share how he made life-or-death decisions with only 80% of the information, and how those same principles can transform how we lead, communicate, and handle pressure. We explore resilience, emotional intelligence, and the power of empowering others to take risks even when the outcome isn’t guaranteed.

💡 4 ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS FOR LISTENERS

1. Empower others to fail. Growth happens when people have the freedom to try, fall short, and learn not when they’re afraid to make mistakes.

2. Decide with 80% of the facts. Don’t wait for perfect certainty progress belongs to those who act with the best information available.

3. Listen more than you speak. True communication begins with listening it’s how trust and understanding are built.

4. Trust your training and your people. Whether in intelligence or business, confidence in your process and your team is key to success under pressure.

Connect with Jeffrey

Website: www.jeffreyssanow.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-sanow/

Paul: Contact Details
MPF Website: https://www.myperfectfailure.com/
Paul Padmore: website: https://stan.store/Paul_P

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MPF Discussion with Jeffrey Sanow

What The CIA Taught Me About Failure and Trust with Jeffrey Sanow

About Jeffrey Sanow

Jeffrey Sanow is a Veteran CIA Intelligence Officer and Security Expert with a longstanding career in critical global operations. Serving in the CIA’s National Clandestine Service and working with senior policy makers in the Office of the Vice President and National Security Council to support policies related to preventing the sale, transfer, or acquisition of weapons of mass destruction, Jeffrey Sanow worked extensively in South Asia, the eastern Mediterranean, and the Middle East. His proficiency lies in leveraging civilian business tools for the strategic execution of intelligence operations, showcasing an innovative approach to addressing complex challenges. His work and extensive travels across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia have afforded him a profound and personal understanding of the three monotheistic religions. His diverse experiences have provided him with unique insights into the intricate social constructs and inherent conflicts.

What the CIA Taught Me About Failure and Trust

What if the key to success wasn’t avoiding failure but embracing it?
Former CIA officer Jeffrey Sanow joins me to share how he made life-or-death decisions with only 80% of the information, and how those same principles can transform how we lead, communicate, and handle pressure. We explore resilience, emotional intelligence, and the power of empowering others to take risks even when the outcome isn’t guaranteed.

💡 4 ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS FOR LISTENERS

1. Empower others to fail. Growth happens when people have the freedom to try, fall short, and learn not when they’re afraid to make mistakes.

2. Decide with 80% of the facts. Don’t wait for perfect certainty progress belongs to those who act with the best information available.

3. Listen more than you speak. True communication begins with listening it’s how trust and understanding are built.

4. Trust your training and your people. Whether in intelligence or business, confidence in your process and your team is key to success under pressure.

Connect with Jeffrey

Website: www.jeffreyssanow.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-sanow/

Paul: Contact Details
MPF Website: https://www.myperfectfailure.com/
Paul Padmore: website: https://stan.store/Paul_P

Support the show

Schedule your Big Dreams Coaching Session.

👉 https://stan.store/Paul_P/p/the-big-dream-session
If this episode resonated with you, let us know by leaving a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.Hit the link and leave your 5 STAR review

Join the - My Perfect Failure Reddit Community

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