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Most boards treat cybersecurity like insurance — something you buy and forget. That mental model is failing. Here's how to reframe the conversation so it sticks.
Officers who started enlisted bring a different operating system to leadership. They've seen the organization from every angle. That's a competitive advantage most companies never tap.
Companies keep preparing for hackers. They should be preparing for adversaries. The distinction matters — and most security programs aren't built for the threat that's actually coming.
The best commanders I served with weren't the smartest in the room. They were the most self-aware. EQ isn't a nice-to-have — it's the difference between a leader people tolerate and one they follow into the fire.