In today’s cyber landscape, leaders don’t just protect networks—they build understanding. The best IT leaders act as sense-makers, translating complexity into clarity so executive boards can make confident, informed decisions. Learn how turning cybersecurity insight into accessible language creates trust, alignment, and stronger modernization outcomes.

In this freestyle episode of the book of gaberock, I reflect on Entry 1 (The Dangerous Disease of the Distant Leader) and provide a life update.

The most dangerous leaders aren’t the ones who disappear—they’re the ones who stay just close enough to look involved. The “Distant Leader” avoids accountability, delays decisions, and hides behind collaboration. This post exposes how distant leadership quietly erodes trust and offers a practical plan to empower teams to move forward without waiting for permission.