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CISO Series Podcast

For CISOs, It’s Less of a Golden Parachute and More a Pair of Brown Pants

Jan 23, 2024
Trina Ford, CISO at iHeartMedia, discusses the challenges and demands faced by CISOs, including negotiating for demands and the impact of imposter syndrome. The episode also tackles the importance of educating business partners about cybersecurity threats and risks, as well as setting boundaries for work-life balance.
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Quick takeaways

  • Focus on doing the job and leveraging leadership strengths to overcome distractions and prove oneself.
  • Using food as a motivator can increase employee engagement and incentivize them to perform well in their roles.

Deep dives

Importance of Focusing on the Job Rather Than Proof of Competence

A security leader shares the best advice they received: stop trying to prove oneself and focus on doing the job. This advice helped the leader overcome distractions and concentrate on their leadership role and strengths.

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