Cyber Strategy Meets Generous Leadership

DisrupTV Episode 364 — with Caroline Wong & Joe Davis

In Episode 364 of DisrupTV, hosts R “Ray” Wang and Vala Afshar welcome two thought leaders:

  • Caroline Wong, Chief Strategy Officer at Cobalt and acclaimed author of Security Metrics: A Beginner’s Guide
  • Joe Davis, Managing Director & Senior Partner at BCG and author of The Generous Leader

They dive into the convergence of cutting-edge cybersecurity strategy and leadership grounded in generosity—highlighting how both dimensions are essential in today’s volatile business environment.

Why This Episode Matters

Security Meets Strategy
Caroline brings her deep expertise in security metrics and strategic cybersecurity planning to the discussion, sharing how organizations can use data-driven frameworks to measure and enhance their security posture.

Generosity as Leadership
Joe shares insights from The Generous Leader, recounting a defining performance review in his career—a moment that revealed the power of collaborative leadership over individual problem-solving.

Key Takeaways

  • Quantify What Matters: Caroline emphasizes that “what gets measured gets managed,” advocating for clear metrics to track security outcomes and align them with organizational goals.
  • Lead with Purpose: Joe underscores that generosity—understanding and empowering others—can fuel innovation, build trust, and drive transformational leadership.
  • Balance Strength & Empathy: The episode reveals that security isn’t just technical—it’s also human. Leaders who combine cybersecurity rigor with empathetic leadership can build resilient and adaptive teams.

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Final Thoughts

DisrupTV Episode 364 delivers a compelling blend: strategic evaluation of cybersecurity effectiveness and leadership infused with generosity. Caroline and Joe illustrate that resilience starts with systems—and flourishes when guided by empathy and generosity.

 

Business Research Themes

Digital Safety, Privacy, and Cybersecurity, Innovation and Product-led Growth, New C-Suite

Roles

Chief Executive Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, Chief Technology Officer