You’re working longer hours than ever… yet somehow getting less done. Sound familiar?

In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, we break down why busy has become the enemy of effectiveness and why “Busy is the New Stupid.” This isn’t about working harder or faster. It’s about understanding how your time gets attacked, how distractions persist, and how even high-performing leaders fall into productivity traps.

We introduce a practical framework inspired by MITRE ATT&CK to show: How meetings, emails, and interruptions gain initial access to your day Why multitasking and constant context-switching kill execution How “always-on” culture and people-pleasing create persistence What effective CISOs do to defend their time and focus on impact, not noise

If you’re a CISO, security leader, or executive who feels constantly busy but strategically behind, this episode will challenge how you think about productivity—and give you a better way forward.

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Because being busy isn’t the goal. Being effective is.

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