RICHARD DEARLOVE'S CRISIS COMPASS

Former Chief of MI6 Sir Richard Dearlove has spent much of his life at the heart of crises that have shaped the world. From Cold War espionage behind the Iron Curtain to 9/11, the war in Afghanistan and even a rocket attack on MI6 headquarters, Richard knows what it means to operate under extraordinary pressure. As the man known as ‘C’, he was responsible for decisions with Britain's national security at stake. In this bonus episode of *Crisis What Crisis?*, I sit down with Richard to discuss his Crisis Compass. The four points of navigation he turns to when facing crisis — a person, a habit, a comfort and a piece of advice. If you haven’t heard our full conversation yet, we explore his extraordinary 38-year career in intelligence, from being recruited at just 21 to leading MI6 through 9/11, and what a lifetime in the shadows has taught him about resilience, making difficult decisions and keeping a cool head in a crisis. **POWERED BY KINGSLEY NAPLEY:** I know what it is to have the right legal support around you when facing crisis. Kingsley Napley are the kind of lawyers I wish more people knew about – there to help you make the right decisions, protect what matters and build real resilience when the pressure is on. This episode is powered by Kingsley Napley. Visit www.kingsleynapley.co.uk for more details. **CHAPTERS:** 01:07 A Person – His wife Rosalind, the influence of his parents and his instinct for self-reliance. 01:43 A Habit – Fly-fishing. The challenge of fishing on the Tamar and the Test, where nothing else matters. 02:22 A Comfort – Joseph Conrad’s Nostromo, a good glass of red wine and a collection of 700 bottles. 03:37 A Piece of Advice – Making a decision is the easy part. The real challenge is putting it into action. FOLLOW THE ONE DECISION PODCAST https://www.instagram.com/onedecisionpodcast/ LISTEN TO THE ONE DECISION PODCAST https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/one-decision/id1583753742 FOLLOW CRISIS WHAT CRISIS? Instagram – www.instagram.com/crisiswhatcrisispodcast TikTok – www.tiktok.com/@crisispod This was a Crisis What Crisis Production – Rex Fisher (producer), Ioana Barbu (studio manager), Fred Sharp (research), Johnny Seifert (audio), Gem Hall (video)