It is no secret that CSOs need to be business enablers to maximize success and to collaborate across disciplines as part of a broader enterprise risk strategy. In my article from the August edition of Security magazine, business acumen, strategic capabilities and entrepreneurial mindsets are underscored as the key skills corporations are demanding from security executives and are requirements for generating business value and collaboration in an enterprise risk management program. Underlying these skills and principles of success is innovation at all levels of security organizations. Driving innovation requires a culture that instills creativity, the development of diverse teams, and accountability-driven micro and macro performance at the core of its operations. The following describe key behaviors for the leader to “walk the walk” of putting innovation into action.