Book Report

The First 90 Days: Navigating Leadership Transitions

Opening ‘The First 90 Days’ by Michael D. Watkins is a powerful guide for any leader stepping into a new role. Whether you’re the one transitioning into a new job or a manager looking to onboard a new hire effectively, the book offers invaluable insights and a robust framework for success. Key Themes and Concepts …

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Crucial Conversations: High-Stakes Dialogues in Security

In the journey of professional and personal development, few resources have been as impactful in my life as the book “Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High.” Penned by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler, this seminal work is a crucial guide (pun intended) for navigating high-stakes conversations. As part …

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Five Dysfunctions of a Team helps Mature Security Engineering

Introduction As a security engineering leader with over twenty years of experience in the IT and security space, I’ve encountered numerous challenges in managing teams. From building corporate security and detection programs to leading Security Operations Centers, I’ve seen a fair share of dysfunction in teams. It’s important to acknowledge that team dysfunctions aren’t exclusive …

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The Phoenix Project changed how I lead Security Engineering

In the realm of Information Technology, few books have made as profound an impact as Gene Kim’s “The Phoenix Project.” (Book Link) This novel, draped in the garb of a corporate thriller, introduces us to an IT manager, Bill, who is thrust into the chaotic world of a project – code-named Phoenix – on the …

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