From Soldier to CISO: Leadership Lessons Every Executive Needs | Christopher Pogue

What separates great leaders from great executives? Jeff Harnois sits down with Christopher Pogue, Director of Digital Forensics & Incident Response at CyberCX, former U.S. Army Warrant Officer, professor, author, and cybersecurity executive. Chris shares his remarkable leadership journey—from military service to executive leadership—revealing the mindset shifts required to build high-performing teams and create lasting organizational impact. In this conversation you'll learn: ✅ Transitioning from military to corporate leadership ✅ Why high standards matter—and how to raise others without lowering expectations ✅ The difference between being an individual contributor and becoming a leader ✅ The leadership lessons behind executive success ✅ Why executives speak the language of outcomes—not technology ✅ Building value instead of simply executing tasks ✅ Why attitude beats GPA in today's workplace ✅ Preparing the next generation for real-world success Whether you're a leader, executive, entrepreneur, cybersecurity professional, student, or someone preparing for your next promotion, this episode delivers practical leadership lessons you can apply immediately. #Leadership #ExecutiveLeadership #Cybersecurity #MilitaryLeadership #BusinessLeadership #Transformation #LeadershipDevelopment #Management #CareerGrowth #podcast