Join Jim and Randy (and maybe a leader named Ike) as they dive deep into why leaders should take all the blame and give away all the credit. Ike's letter to the troops: https://taskandpurpose.com/history/d-day-letter-from-eisenhower/ Ike's letter in case of failure: https://www.businessinsider.com/d-day-in-case-of-failure-letter-by-general-eisenhow…

Hey there, Leader Today. In today's episode of Security on Tap, we dive deep into the world of Software as a Service (SaaS). Join Randy and Jim as they explore what SaaS is, why it poses significant security risks, and what steps you can take to mitigate those dangers. We start with an eye-opening statistic: the average company used around 15 SaaS …

On this gripping episode of Security on Tap, we undertake a detailed exploration of the recent, impactful cybersecurity incident at Change Healthcare. We outline the events that unfolded on February 21st when Change Healthcare became the latest casualty of Black Cat/Alf V's sinister ransomware service. We shed light on the monumental repercussions …

Join Randy and Jim as they try to do the impossible. How to get the tech team to do what you want them to do when they don't want to do it. It's not as hard as you think. But doing the intro to a podcast is, which you will discover if you listen in.By Jim Desmond & Randy Fields

Join Randy and Jim as they discuss why phishing is still around and what security leaders can do about it.By Jim Desmond & Randy Fields

Join Randy & Jim as they make mistakes, manage risk, and enjoy a cold one.By Jim Desmond & Randy Fields

Join Randy Fields and Jim Desmond as they explore what it takes to break into the field of CyberSecurity. Certifications, education, and experience all converge to make the Peruvian Purple Unicorn.By Jim Desmond & Randy Fields

Randy & Jim discuss the Solarwinds hack, the SEC charges and some Star Wars thrown in there for good measure.By Jim Desmond & Randy Fields

Join Randy & Jim as they talk about what really drives them crazy with frustration in security. Besides each other.By Jim Desmond & Randy Fields

Hello Mr. Roboto! I want to thank you! The musical brilliance of Styx aside, automating and orchestrating tasks within your security organization can save you big time. Join Randy & Jim as they talk about this great topic, Tropic Thunder, Star Trek, and oh yeah, security automation.By Jim Desmond & Randy Fields

Join Randy Fields and Jim Desmond as they talk about the staffing challenges associated with cybersecurity. With millions of jobs in the field, how does a leader decide when to go outside for a role, hire a contractor, or develop someone internally? They come to you live from Jonathan's Grille in beautiful Bellevue, TN! So grab your favorite bevera…

Randy and Jim jump into Germantown Cafe, and right onto the Vulnerability Management Hamster Wheel! Join them as they talk about the need for prioritization, Tribble management, and a good sewer system. Oh, and they also talk about how to get your organization working the right way toward getting off that never-ending wheel!…

Randy & Jim tackle the important topic of trust for security leaders. Everything you do introduces friction to the business, necessary friction to be sure, but some may not see it like you do. How do you wield trust so that your friction is understood and even desired?By Jim Desmond & Randy Fields

Join our intrepid heroes, Randy and Jim as they talk about their new podcast, focused on security, leadership and things on tap, AND talk about the security implications of Generative AI....Is Skynet coming? If so, I would be the first to welcome our new cyber overlords with a quick shout out to Miles Benedyson.…

Join Randy and Jim in this next installment of Leadership Lost and Found, where we talk about what you can learn from missed leadership opportunities. Also, around the 20 minute mark, we learn not to set the microphone on an unstable surface. I blame Randy.By Jim Desmond and Randy Fields

How and when do you do it? Join Jim and Randy as they talk about the importance of delegation in your leadership. You do it...NO....you do it!By Jim Desmond and Randy Fields

Join Jim and Randy as they discuss being thankful in your leadership!!! As well as ALL of the Pop Culture references and personal funnies listed below! https://www.originalpoopknife.com/pages/the-story-of-the-poop-knife https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AzAFqrxfeY&t=110s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWTXJ0GaYpM&t=3s https://www.youtube.com/watch?…

Join Randy and Jim as they (finally) get together to discuss the Social Revolution. What is the Social Revolution? You'll have to listen to find out.By Jim Desmond and Randy Fields

Join Randy nd Jim as they discuss what to do with a team member that is stuck on the runway.By Jim Desmond and Randy Fields

Happy New Year (Yes, we are painfully aware this is waaay late for the New Year, bear with us)!! Join Randy & Jim as they take on another episode of leadership from the trenches! Tales from the Trenches Part Deux!!By Jim Desmond and Randy Fields

Join Randy and Jim as they talk about the holidays, well really how superior Die Hard is as a Christmas movie, as well as what it takes to move from an Individual Contributor (IC) to a people leader. Stay till the end to see how to view our claymation episode!By Jim Desmond and Randy Fields

Join Randy and Jim as they discuss expectations, setting them, meeting them and most importantly how to avoid Randy's blast radius when he sneezes. Happy Thanksgiving!By Jim Desmond and Randy Fields

Join Randy and Jim as they explore leadership in the new workplace. How has COVID and remote work affected you, and how will it continue to affect you? Also, a strong Happy 246th Birthday to America's elite fighting force, the United States Marines Corps! Semper Fi, Devil Dogs!By Jim Desmond and Randy Fields

Randy and Jim have a special guest in this episode. Kevin Wilson, joins our intrepid duo. Kevin is a former Marine, paramedic, sheriff's deputy, SWAT team member, sniper, and leader as well as having a storied career in private security, encompassing executive protection, and kidnap and recovery work. So grab a cup of coffee and join us as we talk …

Join Randy and Jim as they discuss leading difficult people. And by difficult I mean like how difficult it is to get Randy to stop pounding on the table as he talks so it causes a reverb on the microphone. Also, something about the 70's TV shows is discussed. Listen to the end!By Jim Desmond and Randy Fields

Join Randy and Jim as they explore the concept of consistency in leadership. You might also want to bring the cover sheet to your TPS report.By Jim Desmond and Randy Fields

Leading through growth both personally and as a leader...join Randy and Jim as they reference their other podcasts way too much, talk about growth and more or less harass each other about how much they have grown. Get your coffee and join us!By Jim Desmond and Randy Fields

Join Randy & Jim as they use references to Modern Problems, Star Trek and Randy's dentist to discover ways to Identify, manage and lead through your emotions.By Jim Desmond and Randy Fields

Join Randy and Jim as they tackle Resilience in leadership. And then besmirch the USMC and refer to ourselves in the 3rd person in honor of "national talk in the third person day". Grab your coffee and join us!By Jim Desmond and Randy Fields

One of the most crucial questions to be able to answer as a leader. It can make the difference between good and great for you and your organization. Join Randy and Jim as they discuss (once again forgetting to use the good microphone) the Why and why it is important to you and to being a leader. Also, bonus blooper reel at the end! Link to Simon Si…

Listen to the Fear episode before this one! This is the full version (more or less) of our discussion with Gary Noesner, former FBI hostage negotiator. Enjoy! www.garynoesner.com https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003EY7JE4/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0By Jim Desmond and Randy Fields

Fear is one of those visceral emotions that makes us do all sorts of strange things. Wars, crimes, and catastrophes have all been the result of someone's fear. Join Randy and Jim, as well as our special guest Gary Noesner, as we discuss the impact of fear in leadership Gary Noesner retired from the FBI in 2003 following a 30 year career as an inves…

Randy and Jim discuss the intricacies of leading through times of dynamic change and how to create momentum for change efforts. Also, we briefly delve into Jim sales past and his lack of success. Don't worry, we stick to Bourbon and it's positive influences.By Jim Desmond and Randy Fields

Criticize my feedback, will you?! Join us as Randy and Jim talk about criticism, feedback and possibly alienate every listener of French dissent. Do you know the difference between feedback and coaching? How about the difference between appreciation and evaluation? You may also discover why French bread & French Fries are so critical to feedback an…

In this episode, Randy & Jim discuss inconceivable tales of their leadership experiences. Listen in as Randy, once again, makes fun of Jim's maturity, but also as they address and advise on leadership issues from their past.By Jim Desmond and Randy Fields

Mentoring is a crucial piece of leadership, both being a mentor and being mentored. Helping others less experienced get better or discovering your blind spots, is critical to becoming a more effective leader both at work and in your life. Listen in as Randy and Jim talk about mentoring, Skeletor and other court ordered activities.…

Randy & Jim struggle with vulnerability (and their microphone!) in this latest podcast about accepting, managing and leveraging vulnerability as a leader. Vulnerability is often times perceived as a weakness, but is actually a leader's greatest strength! Please bear with us as someone, who will remain nameless, forgot to turn on the good microphone…

Join Randy & Jim as they discuss important aspects of dealing with conflict as it relates to Leadership in this third installment of Leadership Lost and Found podcast. Listen now, or there will be conflict!!!By Jim Desmond and Randy Fields

In this episode, Randy & Jim talk about Trust. What it takes to earn, keep and use trust in the role of a leader. We also explore how to extend trust, earn trust and just as importantly, be worthy of trust. Trust me, this is a good one! Keep Leading!By Jim Desmond and Randy Fields

Hey there leader! In this, the first official podcast, Randy and Jim tackle the question of what it takes to wield influence in an organization when you do not have authority. What qualities and skills does it take to make changes in people and the organization to influence them where you think they need to be? Randy and Jim take a stab at explaini…

Randy and Jim have a 30 minute "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) session around corporate leadership and managerial courage. Randy and Jim answer questions from the audience on what it takes to lead in a corporate environment and how courage comes into play. This AMA session was sponsored by Simieo Solutions. You could say that this is the spark that started…