#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/