{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcurated-questions.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fmk-palmore-voljH33g","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"From FBI Interrogations to Corporate Conversations | MK Palmore #34","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/bbd413c2-75d4-4441-8182-02e9e811affc/9116f117-434a-4997-84ea-3f2aeaac8bf8/34-20palmore-episode-art.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"\"The secret to interviewing is knowing when to shut up and listen.\" - MK Palmore\n\nM.K. Palmore's story begins where many transformational leaders find their compass—in service to something greater than themselves. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., during a time when the city carried the sobering title of \"murder capital\" of the United States, the odds were stacked against his very survival, let alone his extraordinary success. \n\nYet from those challenging streets emerged a man whose unwavering dedication to service would span over three decades, taking him from the disciplined halls of the U.S. Naval Academy to the elite ranks of the Marines, and ultimately to a distinguished 22-year career as an FBI Special Agent. As head of the Cybersecurity Branch at FBI San Francisco, Palmore led one of the nation's largest cybersecurity investigative teams, battling the most insidious criminal and national security adversaries in the digital realm. Following his FBI career, M.K. used his cybersecurity expertise to serve as a strategic advisor for some of the most powerful companies in Silicon Valley.\n\nToday, through Apogee Global RMS, he channels this wealth of experience into developing the next generation of leaders to transform not just individuals but entire organizations. His journey from the front lines of national security to the boardrooms of corporate America demonstrates his relentless pursuit of growth.\n\nIn this episode of Curated Questions, host Ken Woodward engages MK Palmore, an expert in cybersecurity and leadership, in a holistic conversation about the nuances of interviewing, the significance of psychological safety, and the impact of people-centered leadership. MK, a former FBI special agent, shares the invaluable lessons he's learned from his diverse career spanning the US Naval Academy, the Marines, Silicon Valley, and his own start-up, Apogee Global RMS. He reveals the power of strategic silence in eliciting critical information during interviews, his unique approach to fostering team growth and leadership, and how his constant curiosity has been a driving force in his professional journey. Listeners will gain practical insights on improving their questioning techniques, building trust within their teams, public speaking, and leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance productivity and learning.\n\nThis Curated Questions episode can be found on all major platforms and at CuratedQuestions.com.\n\nKeep questioning!"}