The podcast episode of the CISO Talk Podcast, hosted by James Azar with guest Andy Ellis, provides several key takeaways about leadership, cybersecurity, and personal development. Here are three significant points:
1. Leadership and Personal Improvement: Andy Ellis emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement in leadership. He discusses the concept of "1% Leadership," which is about making small, incremental improvements daily. This approach is applicable not just in leadership positions but also in personal growth. Ellis's book, structured around this concept, provides short, standalone chapters each offering a unique lesson, making leadership principles accessible to a wide range of readers.
2. Organizational Culture and Cybersecurity: Ellis brings a unique perspective on cybersecurity and organizational culture from his experiences, including his time as CSO at Akamai. He highlights the need for leaders to nurture a culture that promotes growth and adaptability. He also discusses how cybersecurity is not just a technical challenge but also a cultural one, where leaders must foster an environment that balances security with innovation.
3. Dealing with Failure and Risk: An interesting part of the discussion revolves around handling failure and risk in a leadership role. Ellis advises that failure is a part of the journey and can provide valuable lessons. He also suggests rethinking the use of the term 'risk', urging leaders to be more precise in their communication to avoid misunderstandings and to focus on aspects like unacceptable losses and hazards.
Overall, the podcast offers insights into the multifaceted nature of leadership, especially in the context of cybersecurity, and underscores the importance of continuous learning and adaptation in professional and personal realms.
CISO Talk Podcast
A CyberHub Podcast Production
Season 3 Episode 12
Topic: The Guide of Security Leadership, 1% Leadership
Guest: Andy Ellis Title: Operating Partner at YL Ventures
Get Andy’s Book here: https://amzn.to/41gm7FY
Bio: Andy Ellis is a visionary technology and business executive with deep expertise in security, managing risk, and leading an inclusive culture. A graduate of MIT and former US Air Force officer, Andy designed, built, and brought to market many of Akamai’s security products, leading the Fortune 1000 company from its start as a content delivery network into an industry powerhouse with a billion-dollar dedicated cybersecurity business. Widely respected across the cybersecurity industry for his pragmatic approach to aligning security and business needs, Andy regularly speaks and writes on cybersecurity, leadership, diversity & inclusion, and decision making. He is the author of 1% Leadership: Master the Small, Daily Improvements that Set Great Leaders Apart. Andy is an early-stage investor in the cybersecurity industry, acting as YL Ventures' Operating Partner and Orca Security's Advisory CISO. Andy may be the only person on the planet to receive the CSO Compass Award, Air Force Commendation Medal, Spirit of Disneyland Award, Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (for The Arlington Inn), and to win the Sherman Oaks Galleria Spelling Bee. In 2021, Andy was inducted into the CSO Hall of Fame.
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CISO Talk with Andy Ellis on 1% Leadership