Welcome to the CSO Leader blog.  I am so excited to be launching this feature in order to stay connected to you and to share/exchange leadership tips.  Leadership is defined as the art of influencing others, and yes, it is an art.  There are so many different elements of leadership.  In no certain order, here are just a few communication, persuasion, writing, presence, teamwork, inspiring, creativity, confidence, listening, interpersonal skills, gaining visibility, adaptability, personal effectiveness, managing up, driving accountability, delegation, intuition, self promotion, values, and talents.  I will address them all in this blog and in CSO Leadership training tele-seminars, virtual learning forums, and podcasts, of which you are all invited.

My personal leadership mission is to make leadership development available to women in security at all levels. Women are entering the security field in greater numbers, and at the moment, most are at entry and mid-level rank and file.  I want to give you the skills that you now so you can utilize them as you move through your career.  Leadership training should not exclusively be for those at the top on or next in line for the top job; it should be available to all, and it is my hope CSO Leadership provides you a valuable avenue to attain these skills.

Also, we will celebrate women in security pioneers--those forging new ground in the security field inside and outside their home country--in podcasts.  Here, you will be able to learn firsthand from their experience and hear how they have used their leadership skills and style to achieve their goals.  I am excited to be creating this forum of spotlighting pioneers in security.  If you would like to nominate a fellow colleague, please send me an email at Natalie@CSOLeadershipTraining.com. 

I look forward to staying connected with you.