Bill Murphy's Redzone Podcast | World Class It Security

In my most recent episode, I am joined by top motivation science speaker, author, and associate professor of psychology at NYU, Dr. Emily Balcetis. Emily has over 70 published scientific pieces of writing, her fantastic work has been featured by numerous publications and outlets such as Forbes, Newsweek, Time, and more. She has been a featured speaker of TEDxTalks, various media outlets, podcasts, universities, community organizations, and corporations. Over the course of 20 years, Emily has become one of the most sought-after voices on motivation science.  Most recently, Emily has written and published a fantastic, insightful book, “Clearer, Closer, Better: How Successful People See the World.” Bill and Emily discuss concepts, practices, and ideas found in her new book.  Here are a few takeaways:  The psychology and science of motivation  How to set goals, follow through, and achieve them  What is visual experience and how can it help?  Multitasking and task-switching  Growing your toolbox

I am joined by best-selling author, digital transformation leader, successful CIO, and founder of StarCIO, Isaac Sacolick. Recognized as a top 100 social CIO, blogger and industry speaker, Isaac has over 20 years of experience delivering innovative solutions, leading IT teams, and transforming underperforming businesses.  On this episode, we discuss his new book, “Digital Trailblazer: Essential Lessons to Jumpstart Transformation and Accelerate Your Technology Leadership,” his journey to becoming a digital transformation leader/CIO, how the audience can employ their skills as a digital leader, and more.  Here are some of the top takeaways you will receive from this episode:  The impact of generative AI from both an opportunity and a risk perspective  Navigating your role as a transformational CIO  Isaac’s transformational journey  How to use data and analytics to a strategic advantage  Developing and refining your ‘vision’  The clash between CIOs, sales leaders, and marketing leaders

Welcome back! I am joined by author, award winning business executive (Capital CIO ORBIE Winner, National Corp. InspireCIO Finalist), and transformational CIO of Dewberry, Lisa Roger.   With over 28 years of experience in various industries, roles, and organizations, Lisa has held executive IT positions in companies servicing healthcare, retail, telecommunications, and state and local organizations.  Due to her success, she has recently wrote and published a book, “The Joy Factor: Escaping Job Disappointment and Finding Your Dream Career,” that shares her fascinating journey to finding the ‘joy factor’ in her life with the intention of coaching others to find their own joy.   Here are some of the top takeaways you’ll receive from this episode:   How to professionally brand yourself and avoid imposter syndrome  Investing in leadership within your organization  Joy is an ‘inside out’ game first and not ‘outside in’  Working with millennials: how to avoid change fatigue, quiet quitting, etc. 

From IT Manager to the CIO of a Gigafactory, Listening, Earning and Keeping a Seat at the Table  On this episode, I am joined by Justin Herman, VP and CIO of Panasonic Energy of North America. Starting  out as an IT Manager for Coca-Cola Bottling Co., he worked his through the ranks in manufacturing and eventually moved from South Africa to the United States.   Presently, Justin leads the technology division for Panasonic Energy at their Gigafactory out of Sparks, Nevada.  Key Wins and Takeaways for You:  How to Show Business Partners the True Value of IT   Speed and Agility for Innovation: “The way we innovate within the Gigafactory is unlike anything I have personally seen on the manufacturing side. We've been here for about six years now, so basically, we're a startup and we continue to think as a startup. We're a 100-year-old company that thinks like a startup.”  The Power of a Mission Driven Company: Building a world of cleaner energy.  How to Use Fusion Teams: Building your speed and agility signif

Welcome back to my podcast. On today’s episode, I am joined by “Pro Troublemaker,” professional business coach, and president of Stefanie Krievins & Co., Stefanie Krievins. Since earning her trained coaching certification through Erickson’s International in 2014, Stefanie has built a company and team of “troublemakers” that provide tools for others to help them define their organization’s vision, work with trust and accountability, and communicate clearly to advocate for their own ideas.  Here are some of the top transformational wins you will receive as an IT leader:  How to Navigate Multiple Generations within the Workforce  The Power of Seven Messages, Seven Channels, Seven Times  Using the DISC Behavioral Method to Better Understand Your Team  How to Build Self Awareness  How to Run a Better and Effective Meeting  How to Start Small and Build Stronger Leadership Skills  Tune in and hear how you can transform your skills as a leader and create actions that leave an impact. As a CIO and Busine

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode, we are here with Roger Grimes, Data-Driven Defense Evangelist at KnowBe4, cybersecurity architect, and Author.   Roger first made his debut on the podcast in 2020, when he unlocked the truth and disproved assumptions about multifactor authentication. We are excited to welcome Roger back to discuss his new book, "Ransomware Protection Playbook," in which he outlines a practical roadmap to protect your networks against one of the most insidious and damaging cyber threats, ransomware!  In today’s episode, learn why the Zero Trust method is the future of computer security and how ransomware attacks better equip companies for future attacks. Be a part of our discussion as we uncover the secrets behind cryptocurrencies, Web 3.0, NFTs, cybercriminal safe havens, dynamic DNS services, network access brokers, and AI bots.  Are you ready to explore the uncharted territories of the dark web? We sure are. Listen in today.   As a CIO and Business IT Leader here are some wi

On today’s episode I am joined by Brad Miller, Chief Regulatory Counsel for Digital Affairs and Privacy at NADA, and James Crifasi, CTO at RedZone Technologies.  Brad and James are presently working together with car dealerships and other businesses to translate the recently revised FTC Safeguard regulations about data security and privacy into practical action plans.  Here are the 9 key areas that were discussed in the conversation about what car dealerships must comply with prior to December 9th 2022.  “Determine the right person to implement and oversee company’s information security program.” “Conduct a risk assessment.” “Design and implement safeguards to control the risks identified through your risk assessment.” “Regularly monitor and test the effectiveness of your safeguards.” “Train, educate, and test your staff.” “Monitor your service providers.” “Keep your information security program current.” “Create a written incident response plan.” “Require your Qualified individual to report to your

Welcome back to Bill Murphy’s 10x Podcast. Our guest in this episode is Kartik Sakthivel, Vice President & Chief Information Officer at LIMRA/LOMA, LL Global, author of "Find Your Red Cape" and comic book enthusiast.   From Mumbai, India to New Hampshire, Kartik is an eternal optimist and believes in the value, strength, and compounding force that is leadership and why it is so important. Kartik opens up about his book and encourages listeners to seek and understand who they are as leaders, enabling them to unlock their leadership legacy for the world to see.   In addition, learn how digital transformation, blockchain, and cybersecurity in the insurance industry is advancing and what this means for the new generation of consumers as we approach the 4th industrial revolution.  Join us today on a quest to discover your superpowers so that we can understand what drives our potential as leaders and in turn encourage others to unlock their leadership potential as well. For the full show notes and resources, vi

Technology has been around long before we were born. Today, we welcome Kevin Kelly back to the show. Kevin Kelly, a modern futurist, is the founding executive editor of Wired magazine, and a former editor/publisher of the Whole Earth Review. In addition, Kevin is also a writer, photographer, and conservationist.   In the episode, Kevin speaks to listeners about technological revolutions and offers his knowledge on the future of AI. With inspiration from Amish traditions, Kevin explains that the technological advancements that are bound to happen in the future are inevitable and are driven by technological trends that have already been in motion.  Tune in to learn why understanding what is occurring today is the most powerful starting point for the future. As a CIO and Business IT Leader here are some wins you will get by listening: Kevin [1:54] When we talk about technology, we should be talking about the 95% of it that's been around long before we were born. Kevin [2:27] There is more technology being made

Welcome back to Bill Murphy’s 10x Podcast. Our guest in this episode is John Arsneault, CIO at Goulston & Storrs, a venture capital investor and a startup advisor. With over 30 years in the tech industry, John is an expert strategist ensuring business growth.    John began his career repairing PCs at an after-school job before transitioning to working for a small venture capital company in Boston. Through this experience and by observing his co-workers making investment deals, he found an interest in investing.  Fast forward to today, he is now the founder of Portfolio X, a venture capital company that invests in emerging technologies. John is passionate about offering investing advice, and emphasizes the importance of betting on a person, not their ideas. John also talks about his role as CIO and strongly encourages us to be the curators of change within our organizations.  In addition to his useful advice, John tells us about his family roots in Maine, his love for baseball, and explains to us that we d

Welcome Back to Bill Murphy’s 10x Podcast. Our guest in this episode is Peter Cohan, founder and principal of The Second Derivative, author of “Great Demo!” and a savant in the sales world.   Additionally, Peter serves on the Board of Directors for Collaborative Drug Discovery, Inc., is an advisor to IN2SV, Inc., holds a degree in chemistry, and is a mentor to StartX, the Stanford University start-up accelerator.  Peter has vast experience working with senior management in marketing, sales, and business development. and has learned to discover and understand the needs of a customer. Peter’s mission is to advise organizations on the ways they can better improve their sales and marketing results through creating and executing compelling demonstrations.   In this episode, he shares with listeners his best-known method, the “Last Thing First,” which teaches you to “turn the demo upside down” and start with the end-result first.  You do not have to be in sales to benefit from Peter’s methods, his principles prove

Welcome Back to Bill Murphy’s 10x Podcast. Our guest in this episode is Brian Chidester, award-winning, public sector marketing executive, and expert integrated messaging strategist. Brian is currently the Industry Vice President at Genesys, an Advisor to the G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance, and a member of the Forbes Technology Council.   Today, Brian shares with listeners the benefits of developing smart cities and explains how they promote sustainable practices that will address growing urbanization challenges that cities face. By leveraging the data that smart cities provide, stewards within a community can help make better decisions on behalf of the constituents.   As a supporter of smart city evolution, Brian shares examples to describe how process efficiency, edge computing, and curb management can help advocate for the future and advancements of smart cities.  Tune in today and learn about the possibilities smart cities are providing our communities. As a Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Business

Welcome Back to Bill Murphy’s 10x Podcast. Our guest in this episode is Dan Roam, international bestselling author of “The Back of the Napkin” and “The Pop-Up Pitch”. In addition to his literary works, Dan is also a visual strategist, pilot, and father of two.   Dan shares with listeners that his purpose in life is to help businesses solve complex problems by using visual art. With inspiration from Jeffery Campbell's "The Hero's Journey," Dan encourages listeners to take bold moves when solving present-day problems and emphasizes believing in new solutions to spark growth and change for the future.   Dan shares with us the details of his book, "The Pop-Up Pitch," and explains how, in just 7 minutes, teams can collaboratively solve complex business problems by drawing simple pictures and teaches listeners how to become the most persuasive communicators in the conference room.   Join us today on a journey into the world of storytelling and visual art.  

In this episode we’re talking about Enterprise Blockchain, and how blockchain is disrupting industries with its multifaceted applications.   We’re here with Husen Kapasi the Blockchain Lead at PwC Europe with focus on Enterprise Blockchain i.e. Blockchain application.   Get all the resources for this episode: https://redzone10x.net/disrupting-industries-with-enterprise-blockchain-featuring-husen-kapasi

In this episode, we explore VR, AR, and augmented reality - And how companies and brands can utilize these technologies for marketing,  innovation, training, and rapid learning. 

Is your company exploring business applications of Virtual and Augmented Reality?   In this episode Founder of Exponential Destiny, Marcus Shingles, tells us “Start to scratch the surface on Virtual and Augmented reality so you’re not caught flat-footed when the technology really becomes mainstream”.   Tune in and learn how your company can benefit from the use of Augmented and Virtual Reality.  

In this conversation with Amy Doherty, Chief Operating Officer at First Command Financial Services, we discuss Agile Methodology and how her company has been transformed by using the Scaled Agile framework. Agile is the only way to go. If you're in a command and control type of mindset and culture, it's really difficult to unlock the potential of your team.   Check out the resources mentioned in this episode! In this episode, we’re here to discuss how to effectively adapt to inevitable changes that come with company growth. We’re here with Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of First Command Financial Services Amy Doherty. Amy has been featured in CIO Magazine, Forbes and Computerworld, and was named on RealComm’s “35 to Watch” list

In this episode, we’re talking about how EQ aka emotional intelligence can help you become an effective and successful leader. Get all the resources for this episode: https://redzone10x.net/how-eq-makes-an-effective-it-leader-with-nadja-el-fertasi We’re here with the founder and CEO of Thrive with EQ, Nadja EL Fertasi. As a Senior Executive in NATO’s Cyber Executive Arm, Nadja was responsible for translating the digital impact on political and military priorities for the Alliance and its members. Cybercriminals manipulate people based on their emotions. Thrive with EQ helps people mitigate social engineering attacks through simulations & emotional intelligence training for their (remote) teams. Get all the resources for this episode: https://redzone10x.net/how-eq-makes-an-effective-it-leader-with-nadja-el-fertasi

Trends are not roadmaps for something you have to do. They are simply descriptions of behavior that is accelerating. In this episode, I sat down with bestselling author and expert on disruptive marketing trends, Rohit Bhargava. We discussed the anatomy of trends, the future of work for IT, and next-generation marketing in this riveting conversation.

Automate your business and elevate your revenue. Tune into this episode with Kalani Thomas. Kalani is the CEO of Kihbba, a company that helps SMBs streamline their workflows via top-tier SaaS automation tool integrations.  Get all the resources mentioned in this episode: https://redzone10x.net/grow-your-companys-vital-revenue-streams-with-saas-automation-tools-with-kalani-thomas Kalani has sold over $150 MILLION of products and services to businesses during his career while honing his unique skillset. Learn how you can use SaaS tools to automate your sales funnel and grow your business.