<p><b>Episode Summary:</b><br>In this episode of <i>Soulful CXO</i>, Dr. Rebecca Wynn sits down with Jack Leidecker, Chief Information Security Officer at Gong, a leading revenue intelligence platform. They discuss:</p><ul><li>Challenges CISOs face in communicating cybersecurity needs to business leaders</li><li>How to select projects that deliver real business value</li><li>Writing effective business cases and navigating misaligned security strategies</li><li>Identifying red flags when vetting leadership roles</li></ul><p>This episode provides actionable insights for cybersecurity leaders looking to align career moves with long-term success and business impact.</p><hr><p><b>Sponsor</b></p><p><b>Produced in partnership with Click Solutions Group</b> β€” providing cybersecurity leadership, strategy, and technology solutions for modern enterprises.<br>Learn more: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://ClickSolutionsGroup.com"><b>ClickSolutionsGroup.com</b></a></p><hr><p><b>🎧 Listen Now</b></p><p><b>Apple Podcasts:</b> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://apple.co/49vptby">https://apple.co/49vptby</a><br><b>Spotify:</b> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4DJ67GCpreXLgy2VSa5Ire">https://open.spotify.com/show/4DJ67GCpreXLgy2VSa5Ire</a></p><hr><p><b>βœ‰οΈ Subscribe to the Soulful CXO Insights Newsletter</b></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://lnkd.in/gY76RASc">https://lnkd.in/gY76RASc</a></p><hr><p><b>πŸ“Ί Follow the Soulful CXO YouTube Channel</b></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@soulfulcxo">https://www.youtube.com/@soulfulcxo</a></p><hr><p><b>πŸ”— Connect on LinkedIn</b></p><p><b>Dr. Rebecca Wynn:</b> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/RebeccaWynnCISSP">https://www.linkedin.com/in/RebeccaWynnCISSP</a><br><b>Soulful CXO:</b> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/soulfulcxo">https://www.linkedin.com/company/soulfulcxo</a><br><b>Jack Leidecker:</b> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackleidecker/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackleidecker/</a></p><hr><p><b>Resources / References</b></p><ul><li><a target="_new" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/adapting-without-compromising-integrity-leadership-wynn-soulful-cxo-pgpmc/">Adapting Without Compromising Integrity: A Leadership Lesson in Security &amp; Politics</a></li><li><a target="_new" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://medium.com/@soulfulcxo/sustaining-a-feedback-culture-advanced-techniques-and-real-life-examples-d5030c3e2c8e">Sustaining a Feedback Culture: Advanced Techniques and Real-Life Examples</a></li><li><a target="_new" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-successful-navigating-new-organization-dr-rebecca-qgquc/">How to Be Successful in Navigating a New Organization</a></li></ul><hr><p><b>Support</b></p><p><a target="_new" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soulfulcxo">Buy Me a Coffee</a></p><hr><p><b>Hashtags</b></p><p>#SoulfulCXO #Leadership #ExecutiveLeadership #Cybersecurity #CISO #Technology #Business #CareerGrowth #SecurityStrategy #Resiliency</p>

Soulful CXO

Soulful CXO

Career Moves: Vetting Your Next Leadership Role

OCT 21, 202514 MIN
Soulful CXO

Career Moves: Vetting Your Next Leadership Role

OCT 21, 202514 MIN

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<p><b>Episode Summary:</b><br>In this episode of <i>Soulful CXO</i>, Dr. Rebecca Wynn sits down with Jack Leidecker, Chief Information Security Officer at Gong, a leading revenue intelligence platform. They discuss:</p><ul><li>Challenges CISOs face in communicating cybersecurity needs to business leaders</li><li>How to select projects that deliver real business value</li><li>Writing effective business cases and navigating misaligned security strategies</li><li>Identifying red flags when vetting leadership roles</li></ul><p>This episode provides actionable insights for cybersecurity leaders looking to align career moves with long-term success and business impact.</p><hr><p><b>Sponsor</b></p><p><b>Produced in partnership with Click Solutions Group</b> β€” providing cybersecurity leadership, strategy, and technology solutions for modern enterprises.<br>Learn more: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://ClickSolutionsGroup.com"><b>ClickSolutionsGroup.com</b></a></p><hr><p><b>🎧 Listen Now</b></p><p><b>Apple Podcasts:</b> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://apple.co/49vptby">https://apple.co/49vptby</a><br><b>Spotify:</b> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4DJ67GCpreXLgy2VSa5Ire">https://open.spotify.com/show/4DJ67GCpreXLgy2VSa5Ire</a></p><hr><p><b>βœ‰οΈ Subscribe to the Soulful CXO Insights Newsletter</b></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://lnkd.in/gY76RASc">https://lnkd.in/gY76RASc</a></p><hr><p><b>πŸ“Ί Follow the Soulful CXO YouTube Channel</b></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@soulfulcxo">https://www.youtube.com/@soulfulcxo</a></p><hr><p><b>πŸ”— Connect on LinkedIn</b></p><p><b>Dr. Rebecca Wynn:</b> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/RebeccaWynnCISSP">https://www.linkedin.com/in/RebeccaWynnCISSP</a><br><b>Soulful CXO:</b> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/soulfulcxo">https://www.linkedin.com/company/soulfulcxo</a><br><b>Jack Leidecker:</b> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackleidecker/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackleidecker/</a></p><hr><p><b>Resources / References</b></p><ul><li><a target="_new" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/adapting-without-compromising-integrity-leadership-wynn-soulful-cxo-pgpmc/">Adapting Without Compromising Integrity: A Leadership Lesson in Security &amp; Politics</a></li><li><a target="_new" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://medium.com/@soulfulcxo/sustaining-a-feedback-culture-advanced-techniques-and-real-life-examples-d5030c3e2c8e">Sustaining a Feedback Culture: Advanced Techniques and Real-Life Examples</a></li><li><a target="_new" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-successful-navigating-new-organization-dr-rebecca-qgquc/">How to Be Successful in Navigating a New Organization</a></li></ul><hr><p><b>Support</b></p><p><a target="_new" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soulfulcxo">Buy Me a Coffee</a></p><hr><p><b>Hashtags</b></p><p>#SoulfulCXO #Leadership #ExecutiveLeadership #Cybersecurity #CISO #Technology #Business #CareerGrowth #SecurityStrategy #Resiliency</p>