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Episode Transcript [https://www.cpoplaybook.com/podcast/gary-hayslip-evolving-role-ciso]

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The podcast underscores the crucial role of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) in protecting organizations from cyber threats. Gary Hayslip, a seasoned CISO, emphasizes the evolving nature of the role from technical to strategic leadership. He highlights the importance of integrating CISOs into the executive team and discusses the ethical concerns surrounding their reporting structure.

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Gary Haysllip [http://www.cpoplaybook.com/guests/gary-hayslip]

Gary Hayslip is an experienced Global CISO with repeated success delivering innovative security programs to safeguard enterprises at every touchpoint. An insightful thought leader with proven business acumen and commitment to organizational mission, values, and goals. Hayslip brings this wealth of information technology, security leadership, and risk management experience to his role as the CISO, for SoftBank Investment Advisers & SoftBank Group International. Hayslip's previous executive roles include multiple CISO, CIO, Deputy Director of IT, and Chief Privacy Officer roles for the U.S. Navy (Active Duty), the U.S. Navy (Federal Government employee), the City of San Diego California, and Webroot Software.

Hayslip is a proven cybersecurity professional; he has established a reputation as a highly-skilled communicator, author, and keynote speaker. Hayslip co-authored the CISO Desk Reference Guide: A Practical Guide for CISOs – Volumes 1 & 2, The Executive Primer: An Executives Guide to Security Programs, and Developing your Cybersecurity Career Path. He also recently published The Essential Guide to Cybersecurity for SMBs. Hayslip serves as a director on several boards and is also a technology advisor for several others.

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Episode Transcript [http://www.cpoplaybook.com/podcast/recruiting-strategies-global]

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Key takeaways from the podcast episode highlight the evolution of talent search in the era of remote work, expanding access to a global talent pool. James Ayers, the Global Talent Acquisition Leader at Archlynk. James stresses the importance of aligning mindsets within recruitment teams and leadership to navigate the complexities of hiring across diverse countries and cultures. Understanding local markets and tailoring job descriptions accordingly is crucial, as James Ayers emphasizes the impact of language and culture on candidate experience.

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James Ayers [http://www.cpoplaybook.com/guests/james-ayers]

I have been involved with Global Talent Acquisition for most of my career and been based in multiple countries such as Australia, Singapore, England, India, United States and Canada.

I am very enthusiastic about driving business results through hiring the best people in the market who are highly engaged, passionate, smart and bring with them a learning mindset all with a keen eye on diversity and inclusive nature.

I pride myself on creating highly engaged, passionate, and learning teams. Underlining this simply, I love the recruiting industry and while it's a highly competitive environment, I strive to ensure we have fun and create a safe environment where people can be themselves - devoid of the politics and bureaucracy you may find at other companies all while doing the best work of their lives!

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Episode Transcript [https://www.cpoplaybook.com/podcast/performance-management-insight-kyle-lagunas]

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Kyle Lagunas shed light on the complexities of performance management. By prioritizing data quality, stakeholder alignment, and leveraging AI, organizations can unlock the full potential of their performance management programs. His insights offer a roadmap for HR leaders navigating the ever-evolving landscape of talent management.

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Kyle Lagunas [http://www.cpoplaybook.com/guests/kyle-lagunas]

Kyle Lagunas is the Head of Strategy & Principal Analyst at Aptitude Research. He's spent over a decade studying innovation cycles in HR and talent technology—with leadership roles in both the solution provider and practitioner space—and brings that breadth of experience and insight to his work advising vendors and practitioners on the ever-evolving world of talent. He's a transformational talent leader, top industry analyst, and no-nonsense strategist with a reputation for bringing a fresh perspective to the table.

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Episode Transcript [https://www.cpoplaybook.com/podcast/john-wensveen-on-nsu-entrepreneurship]

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The podcast episode discusses the challenges entrepreneurs face, including high failure rates in the early years. John Wensveen, Chief Innovation Officer at Nova Southeastern University, shares his initiative to support entrepreneurs through a "theme park for entrepreneurs." He emphasizes the importance of addressing talent gaps and adapting academic curricula to industry needs. Wensveen also highlights efforts to assist military veterans in transitioning to entrepreneurship. Overall, the conversation underscores the program's impact on economic development and empowering entrepreneurs and veterans.

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John Wensveen [http://www.cpoplaybook.com/guests/john-wensveen]

Dr. John Wensveen is Chief Innovation Officer at Nova Southeastern University and Executive Director of the Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation responsible for overseeing a multimillion-dollar public-private partnership to support the growing entrepreneurial ecosystem in Broward County and South Florida. John is also the official advisor to the Mayor of Broward County on innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship and is an Official Member of the Forbes Technology Council.

John is a TEDx speaker and his higher education experience includes faculty and senior leadership positions at Miami Dade College, Purdue University, Dowling College, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. John's entrepreneurship and industry experience includes senior leadership positions at Mango Aviation Partners, Radixx International, Airline Visions, InterVISTAS, Marriott Vacation Club International, MAXjet Aiways, and Canada 3000 Airlines. John earned Masters and Ph.D. degrees in International Air Transport and Business from Cardiff University (United Kingdom) and a B.A. in Geography and Transportation Land Use Planning from the University of Victoria (Canada).

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Episode Transcript [https://www.cpoplaybook.com/podcast/sales-training-social-selling-tim-hughes]

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Tim Hughes, a pioneer in social selling, emphasizes the importance of leveraging social media for sales teams. He stresses the need for a buyer-centric approach on platforms like LinkedIn, where engaging content and genuine interactions are key.

Hughes advises salespeople to invest time in building their online presence and network, offering practical strategies for creating compelling content and initiating meaningful conversations. By focusing on personal branding and providing valuable insights, sales professionals can effectively connect with potential clients and drive business growth.

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Tim Hughes [http://www.cpoplaybook.com/guests/timothy-tim-hughes]

Tim Hughes is universally recognised as the world leading pioneer and innovator of Social Selling.  He is currently ranked Number 1 by Onalytica as the most influential social selling person in the world. In 2021, Linkedin said he was one of the top 8 sales experts globally to follow and Brand 24 announced recently he was the 16th most influential person in marketing globally, based on measured social media influence.

He is also Co-Founder and CEO of DLA Ignite and co-author of the bestselling books "Social Selling - Techniques to Influence Buyers and Changemakers - 2nd edition" and "Smarketing - How To Achieve Competitive Advantage through Blended Sales and Marketing".  He has recently launched a second edition of "social selling - techniques to influence buyers and change makers" which has been fully updated.  All three books were published by Kogan Page.

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Episode Transcript [http://www.cpoplaybook.com/podcast/entrepreneurial-mindset-coldcart-ceo-jason-park]

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In this podcast episode, Felicia Shakiba and Jason Park discuss the importance of cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset within startup teams, drawing from Jason's experiences at Coldcart. They highlight traits like being solutions-oriented, adaptable, and embracing ambiguity as opportunities for innovation. Jason Park is the CEO & Co-founder at Coldcart, he shares insights into Coldcart's mission to revolutionize e-commerce logistics for perishable products, emphasizing the need for problem-solving and adaptability. He reflects on hiring challenges and personal growth, emphasizing the ongoing journey of balancing intuition with structure in a collaborative environment.

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Jason Park [http://www.cpoplaybook.com/guests/jason-park]

Jason Park is a multi-functional executive and business builder, with operating leadership experience at all levels of scale, ranging from startup founder to Fortune 100 officer roles.

Currently, Jason is CEO and co-founder of Coldcart, a venture-backed technology platform which optimizes and scales eCommerce fulfillment and delivery for brands with perishable products.

Prior to Coldcart, Jason founded and scaled Allstate Identity Protection from zero to three million subscribers. He joined Allstate from Bain & Company, where he led strategy, innovation, and transformation consulting engagements for B2B and consumer technology companies. Earlier in his career, Jason held a variety of operations, product, and technology roles.

Jason is a graduate of Harvard University with an MBA from the University of Chicago.

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