The Government Huddle with Brian Chidester

The One with the DoD Deputy CIO

Lily Zeleke, the Deputy Chief Information Officer for the Information Enterprise at the Department of Defense joins the show to discuss her strategy as she has looked to modernize the DoD. We also talk about how he previous roles have prepared her for her current position at the Department and we dig into some of her main initiatives such as network optimization, cloud adoption, software modernization, and IT reform,

The One with the UNC Women’s Soccer Coach

Anson Dorrance, the Head Women’s Soccer Coach at the University of North Carolina and former United States National Team Coach, joins the show to discuss how he implemented a data-driven culture of competition and teamwork and why he feels it has made his teams so successful. We also talk about how good leaders can push individuals to find their inner greatness, ways he manages to reinvent himself and motivate his team at the beginning of every season, and what has shaped him throughout his life that has gotten him to where he is today.

The One with the IBM Center for the Business of Government Leader

Daniel Chenok, Executive Director of the IBM Center for the Business of Government and a Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration joins the show to discuss the latest trends in government innovation including a program the center has coined “Future Shocks,” which is looking at other events that could completely upend our way of thinking. We are also going to dig into his career in government and the IBM Center’s Anniversary Challenge Grant Program.

The One with the CDC CISO

Joseph Lewis, Chief Information Security Officer at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) joins the show to discuss what the challenges of being in charge of security for one of the most high profile government organizations in the World. We also talk about his passion for leadership, some of his priorities for the organization, and how he sees the CISO evolving in the next few years.

The One with the TechTables Podcast Host

Joe Toste, host of The Public Sector Show by TechTables recently hosted me on his show and I wanted to share that conversation with you. In the episode we discussed the trend of younger generations moving into leadership roles within government, the benefits of open-mindedness and empathy, and the impact of technology on recruitment and retention. We also explored the potential for emerging technologies to improve outcomes in the public sector and drive positive change and delved into the concept of getting 1% better every day, the value of compounding growth, and the importance of habits in achieving success.

The One with the United Nations Cybersecurity Advisor

Dr. Jacqui Taylor, CEO and founder of FlyingBinary, a UK-based deep tech innovation, a top technology, cybersecurity and IoT global Influencer and an advisor to the United Nations and the G20 joins the show to discuss the latest trends and drivers from around the globe in the pertaining to cybersecurity in government. We also talk about what governments can do to bolster their security posture beyond just technology and what she sees working when it comes to filling in the gaps around cyber talent. 

 

Check out FlyingBinary - "The home of our Cyber Security Work across the world" at https://flyingbinary.com/contact/, and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/1202052 - 

 

You can find Jacqui on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jacqui...

 

For Jacqui's website "The home of the Empathy Economy and my equity mission", please have a look at https://jacqui.online

CyAN's mentorship programme is announced here:  https://cybersecurityadvisors.network…

The One with the Dcode Public Policy Leader

Nate Ashton, Managing Director for Public Policy at Dcode and Executive Director for The Alliance for Commercial Technology in Government joins the show to discuss what ways he thinks government organizations can see more emerging tech companies engage in a more meaningful manner. We also talk about what lessons he feels the government has learned policy-wise from the pandemic era and the things that are giving him confidence right now that the public sector modernization industry is moving in the right direction.

The One with the CIA Innovation Chief

Jennifer Ewbank, Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency for Digital Innovation joins the show to discuss what it’s like being a digital leader in such a covert organization and her strategy to modernize the agency. We also take a journey across her 35 year career in government and unpack some of the key lessons she has learned and advice she has for the next generation and discuss how she has overcome imposter syndrome as she has progressed in her roles.

The One with the Former PA Congressman

Honorable Patrick J. Murphy, former Pennsylvania Congressman and Under Secretary of the Army joins the show to discuss his involvement in Task Force Cyber and why military veterans can be the answer to our cybersecurity talent problem. We also discuss his career in the military, what he took from his experiences in Congress, and why service has been so important in his life and how he hopes to instill it in those around him as well.

The One with the CGI Federal SVP

Gregg Mossburg, Senior Vice President at CGI Federal joins the show to give his perspective on how the overall federal market has evolved from a technology and cultural standpoint. We also discuss how he has managed to reinvent himself throughout his long career, ways CGI Federal is helping government organizations respond to consistently changing mission demands, and what is really surprising him in the market right now.