Leadership is being redefined, not by titles or technical know-how, but by the ability to connect, communicate, and lead with empathy.
Steve Durbin is joined by leadership strategist Jimmie Lee for a powerful conversation on what it truly means to lead in 2025. They explore how business and security leaders can stay focused in crisis by thinking long-term, handling boardroom conflict with confidence, and embracing soft skills as a core part of cyber security. Drawing on experience from Boeing, Meta, and Microsoft, Jimmie offers fresh insights for security teams to build trust remotely, manage risk, and unite around a shared purpose even under pressure.
The most impactful tool a leadership team can have is clarity on the North Star… it’s the guiding principle that helps every team stay aligned, especially when stress, conflict, and competing priorities arise…
Tune in to hear more about:
- If empathy can be taught (12:50)
- How to build trust in a business environment that’s more virtual than ever (15:47)
- Why many businesses are struggling because of today’s volatile geopolitical landscape (21:33)
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