#109 - The Right Stuff

Success leaves clues, but sometimes we limit ourselves by only looking close by for them.  This week, we pondered what business skills are essential for a successful CISO, and then extended the search to some non-traditional sources to find some very relevant advice.  Take the time to listen and do a self-examination (you don't have to submit for a grade :) and see where you could boost your skills portfolio to increase your success as a security leader.  Some of the essential skills we discuss on this episode of CISO Tradecraft are:

• Be a leader
• Manage money and resources
• Differentiate yourself and your message
• Communicate with clarity and emphasis
• Delegate and hold subordinates accountable
• Build a personal network
• Mentor your team
• Be adaptable
• Be sensitive to cultural and political issues
• Watch the details and ensure your management makes informed risk-based decisions &
• Know your limitations

We thank our sponsor Nucleus Security for supporting this episode

Full Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C357cX_4wKTRmhRUsGh_2d9vIMX5LspL/

Show links:

  https://www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au/starting-and-growing/essential-business-skills

  https://cisotradecraft.podbean.com/e/108-budgeting-for-cisos-with-nick-vigier/

  https://nativeintelligence.com/

  https://github.com/cisotradecraft/Podcast#business-management--leadership

  https://www.ef.com/wwen/blog/efacademyblog/skills-for-success/

  https://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/defining-critical-thinking/766

  https://your.yale.edu/learn-and-grow-what-adaptability-workplace

  https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/

  https://openai.com/dall-e-2/