Thought LeaderSHIFT: Disrupting Your Outdated Leadership Style with Caroline Wong
Release Date: 10/23/2023
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Thought LeaderSHIFT: Disrupting Your Outdated Leadership Style with Caroline Wong
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In this podcast episode of "Shift Happens," host Alana Bernal interviews cybersecurity expert and pioneer . Caroline, who has been recognized in Forbes' list of inspirational female tech leaders, shares her journey in the tech industry and her role as the . She discusses her leadership philosophy, the importance of energy management, and her dedication to education through LinkedIn Learning courses and her book "." Caroline also emphasizes the value of building a strong network and mentorship in the tech field. You can follow Caroline Wong on LinkedIn and explore her podcast, ","...
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Shift Happens Intro
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Welcome to Shift Happens, your portal to exclusive conversations with industry shapers, where we offer a unique perspective from thought leaders like you've never heard before. Join us as we unpack the strategies and stories of those at the forefront of industry change, providing fresh insights into their inspiring journeys while delving into the hottest tech topics shaping our digital landscape. Let's make shift happen!
info_outlineIn this podcast episode of "Shift Happens," host Alana Bernal interviews cybersecurity expert and pioneer Caroline Wong. Caroline, who has been recognized in Forbes' list of inspirational female tech leaders, shares her journey in the tech industry and her role as the Chief Strategy Officer at Cobalt. She discusses her leadership philosophy, the importance of energy management, and her dedication to education through LinkedIn Learning courses and her book "Security Metrics: A Beginner's Guide."
Caroline also emphasizes the value of building a strong network and mentorship in the tech field. You can follow Caroline Wong on LinkedIn and explore her podcast, "Humans of InfoSec," for more insights and valuable content related to cybersecurity.
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Show highlights include:
- The counterintuitive way landing an entry-level job gives you an unfair advantage for leadership roles (1:14)
- Why the best strategic leaders are less skilled than their team (and one ability that compensates your “lack of expertise”) (5:33)
- Having trouble communicating cybersecurity with your board? These resources break down how to translate cyber speech (9:14)
- How having an “Open Door Policy” as a leader encourages collaboration where the A-players in your company are eager to share their expertise (11:12)
- Why always hiring people smarter than you is a cheat code for growth and forming the strongest team possible (11:56)
- The biggest mistake new leaders make when transitioning from a maker role that deprives your team of reaching their highest potential (13:59)
- Why focusing on “Energy Management” instead of time management keeps you creative, driven, and innovative (even when your day devolves into chaos) (16:20)
- The weird way to use your boredom to blossom into a better, more effective leader (18:02)