CISO Tradecraft®

#242 - The Secret to Career Success: Your Personal Board of Directors


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In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, co-host G Mark Hardy and guest Ross Young explore the concept of having a personal board of directors. Learn how to leverage mentors, coaches, and role models to gain diverse perspectives and valuable advice for your professional growth as a cybersecurity leader. Discover the importance of building authentic relationships and seeking advice from experienced individuals, and understand how to make informed career decisions. Tune in to hear practical tips on creating and maintaining your own board of directors, and how it can elevate your career in cybersecurity.

Helpful Reading

https://pe.gatech.edu/blog/working-learning/personal-board-of-directors

https://career.uga.edu/uploads/documents/hireuga/PersonalBoardOfDirectors-worksheet24.pdf

 

Transcripts:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qhx38KERHAc1T0qoE6mphUODeOt2xWC4


Chapters 

  • 00:00 Introduction to Personal Board of Directors
  • 00:27 Welcome to CISO Tradecraft
  • 01:25 Understanding the Concept of a Personal Board of Directors
  • 03:51 The Role of Mentorship and Feedback
  • 04:38 Building Effective Mentor-Mentee Relationships
  • 06:53 The Importance of Sponsorship
  • 07:57 Navigating Career Paths and Organizational Culture
  • 09:28 Recruiting Your Personal Board of Directors
  • 15:34 Making the Most of Mentorship
  • 22:17 Advice and Board of Directors
  • 22:46 The Power of a Mastermind
  • 23:52 Identifying Key Roles for Your Board
  • 26:27 Time Commitment and Mentor Relationships
  • 27:22 Grave Diggers and Organizational Insights
  • 28:26 Categories of Board Members
  • 29:54 Leveraging Admins and Chiefs of Staff
  • 31:55 Building Trust and Influence
  • 35:09 Discernment in Taking Advice
  • 41:23 Career Opportunities and Emerging Technologies
  • 42:57 Summary and Final Thoughts
  • ...more
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