Emotional Intelligence for Cyber Leaders – Jessica Hoffman – BSW #352
Since the 1995 publication of Daniel Goleman’s international bestseller Emotional Intelligence, Why It Can Matter More Than IQ, a global movement has developed to bring “EQ” into practice in businesses, schools, and communities around the globe. But what is its impact on Cybersecurity?
In this interview, we welcome Jessica Hoffman, Deputy CISO for the City of Philadelphia, to discuss how Emotional Intelligence can be applied by CyberSecurity leadership to create a better culture and better leaders. Jessica will discuss the five skills that encompass Emotional Intelligence, including:
- Self Awareness
- Self Regulation
- Motivation
- Empathy
- Social Skills
and examples of how to use them. If you want to be a better cyber leader, then don't miss this episode.
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Guest
Jessica Hoffman is a Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) with almost 20 years of information technology and cybersecurity experience in both the government and private sectors. The majority of those years have been in Audit and Compliance. Jessica has dedicated her career to the safety, privacy of millions of Americans’ Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Protected Healthcare Information (PHI), and Federal Tax Information (FTI). She also is a Professor at Harrisburg University and The Pennsylvania State University. Jessica is a member of various organizations cultivating the next generation of cybersecurity professionals and also is a national speaker. Serving currently as the Deputy CISO for the City of Philadelphia and she enjoys long walks on the beach.
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