At the height of her 37-year career as a distinguished national intelligence leader, Linda Weissgold was among an elite group of trusted advisors who informed the U.S.\u2019s national security strategy. From March 2020 to April 2023, she served as the Central Intelligence Agency\u2019s (CIA) Deputy Director for Analysis, making her the organization\u2019s top analyst. As the CIA\u2019s Deputy Director of Analysis, Weissgold was called upon by the nation\u2019s highest-ranking officials, policymakers, and military leaders to brief them on global risks, emerging trends, and actionable opportunities, and provide the decision advantage needed to navigate the complexities of national security and protect our democracy. Having served seven presidents, including two years as President George W. Bush\u2019s intelligence briefer, Weissgold offers audiences incomparable analysis of the national and global intelligence landscapes and their impact on organizations and society. Weissgold\u2019s contributions to the Intelligence Community have been recognized with numerous awards and honors, including the Presidential Rank Award \u2014 the most prestigious award for outstanding career senior leaders in the federal workforce. She is also the recipient of the CIA\u2019s Distinguished Intelligence Medal, Distinguished Career in Intelligence Medal, and Director\u2019s awards, as well as the William Langer Award. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"