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 August 14, 2023 Amid layoffs, security leaders reflect on what truly defines leadership in the industry, from volunteerism to mentorship.Read More
Leadership & Management Leadership development programs: Is there one for you? Security professionals looking to shape their management and soft skills can turn to a variety of leadership development programs. Michael Gips July 14, 2023 Security executives may benefit from programs and courses that focus on leadership and work closely with the security industry and profession.Read More
Leadership & Management Executive leadership programs for security professionals Security leaders recognize the importance of continuing education to stay up to date on current threats, strategies and management techniques. Michael Gips June 12, 2023 Executive education courses can help security leaders better align their functions with the business, explore leadership tactics and enhance crisis management.Read More
Leadership & Management Mapping the pathway to volunteer leadership Some of the best volunteer leaders have an insatiable appetite for knowledge and understanding. Michael Gips May 15, 2023 Volunteer leadership opportunities for security professionals are important. This column addresses how to approach and obtain these opportunities.Read More
Leadership & Management A bout with a bot Columnist Michael Gips writes in conversation with ChatGPT, exploring the balance of automation & the human aspects of security leadership. Michael Gips April 13, 2023 Columnist Michael Gips writes in conversation with ChatGPT, exploring the balance of automation & the human aspects of security leadership.Read More
Leadership & Management Finding your volunteer leadership lane As security leaders, there are a number of opportunities to lead within and outside of our own organizations. Michael Gips March 15, 2023 Security leaders can look to volunteer opportunities to support the industry and share their security & management insights.Read More
Leadership & Management Sailing the seven (or more) Cs of leadership Building and maintaining an organizational culture takes values-based investment from the top down. Michael Gips February 15, 2023 Leading with a values-based approach encourages structure, employee buy-in and positive culture growth in security programs.Read More
Leadership & Management You’re a good leadership lesson, Charlie Brown It’s true that Charlie Brown is a lovable loser, but he and his friends offer an array of leadership lessons hidden behind the comedy. Michael Gips January 9, 2023 Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang offer leadership lessons for security professionals.Read More
Leadership & Management Are we in the “Outlier” era of security? Success and notoriety outside of the industry comes from a combination of cultural factors, opportunities, timing, hard work and luck. Michael Gips December 9, 2022 Success and notoriety outside of the industry comes from a combination of cultural factors, opportunities, timing, hard work & luck.Read More
Leadership & Management Startup leadership: It’s all about the culture How does leadership in a startup — particularly a security startup — differ from leadership in other environments? Michael Gips November 7, 2022 Any new security startup calls for fitting leadership and a corporate culture that encourages respect, business innovation and employee retention.Read More