In this highlight from The Root to CISO Podcast, host Kris Rides speaks with Amanda Hartle, CSO and CIO at Prove Identity, about one of the most important leadership lessons she’s learned — and the advice she wishes she could give her younger self.

Amanda shares the mindset shift that changed her approach to leadership: celebrate team wins, take ownership of mistakes, and lead authentically without trying to prove yourself. Her insights remind aspiring cybersecurity professionals that true leadership starts with accountability, self-awareness, and authenticity.