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Words from Those Who've Been There
"The saying about trust, 'it's hard to build, easy to lose,' is true. And a key part of building trust is understanding expectations, understanding what people need to hear, want to hear, and delivering on that in a credible, honest way."
"Another thing I've found helpful is to focus less on managing my time and more on managing my energy. It's made a big difference in how I show up and lead."
"I think a healthy culture within a team is one where the team themselves, number one, enjoy what they're doing."
"I always tell them too, 'I'm never going to ask you to do something that I wouldn't do myself.' And they see that. It's not just words; it's action. And I think to be an effective leader, you have to have that level of action where they trust in your decision-making ability."
"I really try to spend time understanding what's going on in their lives beyond work and sharing what's going on in my life too, because I think it goes both ways. It's about showing vulnerability to encourage vulnerability on their part."
"In cybersecurity, we face strong competition and challenging days ahead, so full commitment is essential. If you're not motivated by clear goals and collaboration, this may not be the right place for you."
"I often make mistakes, but each one teaches me something. We take failure hard because we care, and that helps us grow."
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