From Manager to Leader: Building Real-World Leadership Skills!

In this episode of the CyberPulse Podcast, host Justin ITee Walker sits down with Jim Carlough, a seasoned healthcare leader and author, to explore what truly makes an effective leader today. Jim shares his journey from traditional authoritarian management to a collaborative, people-centered leadership style, emphasizing his six pillars: integrity, compassion, empathy, focus, stability, and humor.

The conversation dives into practical strategies for developing leadership skills, the importance of mentorship, and the critical role leaders play in cybersecurity and organizational culture. Real-world anecdotes from healthcare and IT highlight why leadership is everyone’s responsibility-and how embracing these pillars can transform teams and entire organizations

Connect with Jim Carlough:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jimcarloughmsWebsite: https://www.jimcarlough.comAmazon Book:The Six Pillars Of Effective Leadership: A Roadmap to Success https://a.co/d/c82sSK2

Connect with Justin:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-itee-walker/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iteecmd/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITeeCMD/

CyberPulse Guest!“If you’re interested in sharing your story or expertise on the show, I’d love to have you as a guest! Being on the podcast is a great way to connect with our community and get your voice heard.

Just reach out by booking a call:

https://iteecmd.net/cyberpulse and let me know you want to be a guest. I can’t wait to hear from you!

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