Ascend: Let Go of the Technical Leader Identity

Ascend - Series 01, Move 01

I’ve spent most of my life in cybersecurity—and much of that time trying to earn a seat at the executive table. Like many CISOs, I started by being the most technically capable person in the room. That identity was my strength. Until it became the very thing holding me back.

The truth is: if your core identity is “technical leader,” you're stuck. You may…