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Introducing “Applying Intelligence to Business Strategy” with Jonathan B. Smith from SpyCast.
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Summary
Jonathan B. Smith (X; LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss the application of intelligence to entrepreneurship. Jonathan is an entrepreneur, author, and business strategist.
What You’ll Learn
Intelligence
Reflections
And much, much more …
Quotes of the Week
“I often switch languages …I'll speak from a medical CEO's perspective versus a financial services CEO perspective. And people, when you use their language, they tend to lean in. They're like, “Oh, you understand me.” It's fascinating – People don't want to know how much you know until they know how much you care.” – Jonathan B. Smith.
Resources
SURFACE SKIM
*SpyCasts*
*Beginner Resources*
DEEPER DIVE
Books
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Follow the show: SpyCast
Summary
Jonathan B. Smith (X; LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss the application of intelligence to entrepreneurship. Jonathan is an entrepreneur, author, and business strategist.
What You’ll Learn
Intelligence
- Building high-performance teams
- Case officers vs. entrepreneurs
- Networking and overcoming operational challenges
- Curiosity as a key trait for success
Reflections
- The will to succeed
- The power of listening and empathy
And much, much more …
Quotes of the Week
“I often switch languages …I'll speak from a medical CEO's perspective versus a financial services CEO perspective. And people, when you use their language, they tend to lean in. They're like, “Oh, you understand me.” It's fascinating – People don't want to know how much you know until they know how much you care.” – Jonathan B. Smith.
Resources
SURFACE SKIM
*SpyCasts*
- The Cyber Behavioral Profiler with Cameron Malin (2024)
- The FBI Hostage Negotiator with Chris Voss (2024)
- Spying and Start-Ups with former Assistant Director of the CIA John Mullen (2022)
- From the CIA to Strategic Cyber with Hans Holmer (2022)
*Beginner Resources*
- What Do Entrepreneurs Actually Do? Foundation for Economic Education, YouTube (2019) [3 min. video]
- What is EOS? Entrepreneurial Operating System (n.d.) [Fact sheet]
- Case Officer, Central Intelligence Agency (n.d.) [Job description]
DEEPER DIVE
Books
- Sell Like A Spy: The Art of Persuasion from the World of Espionage, J. Hurewitz (Diversion Books, 2024)
- Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It, C. Voss & T. Raz (Harper Business, 2016)
- Optimize for Growth: How to Scale Up Your Business, Your Network and You, J. B. Smith (Chief Optimizer, 2015)
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DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.
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