SolarWinds Settlement, Upgrade Your Leadership Instincts to Build Your Legacy – BSW #403
SEC settles with SolarWinds. We react!
In the leadership and communications section, The Skills and Habits Aspiring CEOs Need to Build, Why People Really Quit — And How Great Managers Make Them Want to Stay, The Small Actions That Become Your Legacy, and more!
Matt Alderman
- SEC seeks SolarWinds settlement in reversal for agency under new leadership
The decision by the commission, now under Republican control, could reshape the landscape of corporate accountability for cyber incidents.
- The Skills and Habits Aspiring CEOs Need to Build
Today’s CEOs have a fresh set of challenges that the standard management playbook is ill-equipped to address. As a result, many are heading for the exit. And executive recruiters report that fewer people are interested in, or ready to, replace them. Are we at an inflection point in what future CEOs need to be successful? Is enough being done to equip up-and-coming CEOs to navigate these evolving dynamics? How can companies ensure future leaders are prepared to make tough decisions in chaotic times, and lead diverse, tech-first, and global workforces. Three experts share their views.
- Upgrade Your Leadership Instincts Before Nature Does It for You
Dinosaurs did not vanish simply because of weakness, they were outpaced by an environment that demanded rapid transformation. Leadership today faces a similar fate. For decades, we celebrated resilience, strategic focus, operational scaling, and customer obsession. These traits built strong companies, kept teams aligned, and helped organizations weather crises. Yet, when everything seems on track, those very instincts might be seducing us into irrelevance. It is not about discarding past successes, it is about recognizing when yesterday’s strengths become today’s constraints.
- How to Start a Cybersecurity Career with No Experience
You don’t need to be a stereotypical codebreaker or a hacker in a hoodie to launch a career in cybersecurity. What you do need is curiosity, a commitment to protecting systems and data, and a clear cybersecurity career path that builds on your current strengths. Whether you're transitioning from tech support, networking, or another tech-adjacent role—or just starting out—the path into cybersecurity is more accessible, and more urgent, than ever.
- Why People Really Quit — And How Great Managers Make Them Want to Stay
You may have heard the saying: people don’t leave their jobs, they leave their managers. More specifically, they leave micromanagers and absentee managers.
- The Small Actions That Become Your Legacy
It’s not about titles or accolades. It’s about what’s true: How you show up day to day. The way you treat people. The values you act on, even when no one’s watching.
For senior leaders this is an important reminder. Because while it’s natural to focus on big goals and results, I believe it’s the quieter choices that leave a deeper imprint.
So how do you shape that kind of legacy?
- How To Deal With Speaking Anxiety (& Ace Your Next Speech!)
Researchers estimate1 that 15-30% of people experience public speaking anxiety, and roughly 10% of those with it report that it interferes with their daily lives.
While it may not be possible to completely eradicate the nerves you feel in front of a crowd, there are some things you can do to help yourself feel more confident—both while preparing as well as once you’re center stage.
