In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius is joined by Matthew Dunn, who will share how his background in MI6 has profoundly influenced his creative process. He discusses how the pressures and routines of everyday life can stifle creativity and offers practical advice on rekindling one’s imaginative abilities through exercises and fresh perspectives.
In this episode, Matthew and I talked about:
- Matthew’s unconventional recruitment into MI6
- The critical role of high emotional intelligence (EQ) for intelligence officers
- Matthew shares insights into the rigorous selection process of MI6
- The use of aliases and disguises in the life of an MI6 spy
- Matthew’s transition from espionage to writing spy novels
- How life experiences influence creative processes
- And other topics…
Meet Matthew:
Matthew Dunn is a former MI6 intelligence officer who spent years covertly operating worldwide on matters of national security for Great Britain and its allies. Transitioning into a successful writing career, he has authored fourteen published novels, including the “Spycatcher” and “Ben Sign” series, which delve into espionage and mystery noir. His latest novel, The Spy Thief (2021), continues to captivate readers with its gripping narratives and intricate plots. Dunn’s unique background in intelligence brings authenticity and depth to his thrilling stories.
Meet Darius:
Darius is your host of The Greatness Machine. Darius is a mad scientist, high-growth CEO, serial entrepreneur, author, conscious capitalist, speaker, and entertainer. Darius is on a quest to create 1,000,000 Core Value Driven Organization by 2030. He is calling this “The Core Value Revolution.” Darius is an alumni of the Birthing of Giants Entrepreneurial Program at MIT and Stagen Integral Leadership Program. Darius’s accolades include being ranked #9 Top Rated CEO in America on Glassdoor, has won numerous Stevie Awards, and has founded and grown organizations that have been ranked #40 in the Inc. 500 and were ranked #3 Best Places to Work By the San Francisco Business Time. He is all about the P’s: Passion, Pizza, Puzzles, and, especially, Pink Unicorns. His book, The Core Value Equation, is an Amazon #1 Best Seller and is available at www.thecorevalueequation.com.
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