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what makes a great leader
Leadership & Management

Need a new leadership style? Line up the contenders

New leadership theories could replace current thinking of what makes a great leader and how one is developed.
Michael Gips
Michael Gips
May 10, 2024

In the next few decades, if not years, a new leadership theory is bound to upend the current notions of what makes a great leader and how one is developed.


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Leadership & Management

When solution providers host industry conferences

How to choose which security conferences to attend, exhibit at, or present at depends on many different factors.
Michael Gips
Michael Gips
April 12, 2024

How to choose which security conferences to attend, exhibit at, or present at depends on many different factors.


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Leadership & Management

Developing a security coaching tree

The NFL has seen successful coaching trees — assistant coaches who went on to become head coaches — across the organization. Does the same go for enterprise security?
Michael Gips
Michael Gips
March 13, 2024

The NFL has seen successful coaching trees — assistant coaches who went on to become head coaches — across the organization. Does the same go for enterprise security?


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Leadership & Management

Learning to say "no" in your security career

Saying no appropriately and strategically goes to the heart of leadership.
Michael Gips
Michael Gips
February 9, 2024

Security leaders all want to prove their value, pull their weight, support the team. But saying no appropriately and strategically goes to the heart of leadership.


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Social communication
Leadership & Management

Security leadership philosophy and LinkedIn communication style

Three security leaders, three distinct and emblematic communication styles and personas on LinkedIn. How does online networking impact security leadership?
Michael Gips
Michael Gips
January 12, 2024

Networking online plays an important role in the security profession today. In this column, we investigate three distinct communication styles on LinkedIn.


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Leadership & Management

Should you write a security book?

If you're considering becoming a security author, check out the following factors to consider along the writing journey.
Michael Gips
Michael Gips
December 13, 2023

Enterprise security executives share information constantly. Those who are writing-inclined may consider authoring the next security book.


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security executives
Leadership & Management

Thou shalt question accepted wisdom

The Ten Commandments of Leadership can take security executives far, but they are not above scrutiny.
Michael Gips
Michael Gips
November 10, 2023

The Ten Commandments of Leadership all contain wisdom and truth, but security leaders should examine them closely rather than adopt them as articles of faith.


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magnifying glass on keyboard
Leadership & Management

Giving up the ghost in security job searches

Getting a reputation for not responding to or following up in a timely and professional manner to legitimate business matters is a sure-fire way to erode your credibility.
Michael Gips
Michael Gips
October 12, 2023

Don’t get “ghosted” — being communicative during the job search process is critical for both the security job seeker and the hiring organization.



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Gorilla
Leadership & Management

The gorilla in your security plan

Risk is truly dynamic, and assessments should be frequent, taking into account political, economic and social developments; industry trends; new technology; and more.
Michael Gips
Michael Gips
September 14, 2023

Security leaders need to maintain the bigger picture of their work, assessing risk on an ongoing basis.


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Leveraging Leadership During a Career Transition
Leadership & Management

Leveraging leadership during a career transition

Layoffs are not fatal to leadership. In fact, they can even catalyze leadership development in new areas or to different audiences.
Michael Gips
Michael Gips
August 14, 2023

Amid layoffs, security leaders reflect on what truly defines leadership in the industry, from volunteerism to mentorship.


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