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Becoming a Corporate Gargoyle I Dominic Vogel

Becoming a Corporate Gargoyle I Dominic Vogel

Author: Bill June 26, 2026 Duration: 46:04
40% Better - Engineering Leadership
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40 Percent Better Podcast with Bill Lennan featuring Dominic Vogel, President of Vogel Cyber Leadership & Coaching. In this episode, Dominic shares his journey from cybersecurity leadership to entrepreneurship, the lessons he learned from burnout, and how self-awareness transformed his approach to leadership. They discuss the connection between leadership and cybersecurity, building trust, embracing uncertainty, the importance of curiosity, and why cyber risk should be treated as a business priority, not just an IT issue. Dominic Vogel talks about creating meaningful impact, developing stronger leaders, and helping organizations understand that security starts with people, culture, and better decision-making. Topics covered: • Leadership lessons from a cybersecurity career • Moving from corporate life to entrepreneurship • The role of curiosity in effective leadership • Cybersecurity as a business responsibility • Managing risk through better prioritization • Building resilient teams and organizations Guest: Dominic Vogel President, Vogel Cyber Leadership & Coaching Connect with Dominic Vogel on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/domvogel/ Subscribe for more conversations on leadership, business, technology, and personal growth. #Leadership #Cybersecurity #CyberRisk #BusinessLeadership #Entrepreneurship #CISO #InformationSecurity #40PercentBetter #LeadershipDevelopment I hope you enjoy this episode! Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly. – Bill and the 40 % Better podcast team Connect with Bill on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wblennan/ Visit the 40 Percent Better website here: https://40pb.com/ Listen to 40 % Better on these podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qkqdMPkR9BqYPM7UPa4P0 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/40%25-better---engineering-leadership/id1709546347 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/01ad162e-7a33-4df4-8c29-04c4af0405fc/40-better---engineering-leadership #40PercentBetter #BillLennan #Leadership #TeamPerformance #EmployeeEngagement #PsychologicalSafety #BusinessGrowth #Kaizen #EngineeringLeadership #Coaching The 40% Better podcast with Bill Lennan unlocks previously unheard-of performance levels in teams and leaders. Bill Lennan, founder of 40 Percent Better, interviews experts on employee engagement, psychological safety, engineering leadership, and actionable mental models. Learn how to foster high-performing teams, improve team productivity, and achieve sustainable success in business through a focus on human-centered systems. #technologyleadership #productmanagement #engineeringleadership #leadershipdevelopment #careergrowth #podcast

Hosted by Bill, 40% Better-Engineering Leadership is a conversation for those who build and guide technical teams. This isn't about abstract theory; it's a practical dialogue focused on the tangible mechanics of morale, motivation, and output. Each episode features a single expert in employee engagement, and together we dissect the specific strategies that lead to measurable leaps in performance. You'll hear detailed explorations into what actually moves the needle for engineers and their managers, translating research and experience into actionable leadership techniques. The goal is straightforward: to provide the insights that can help your team operate at a significantly higher level of effectiveness and satisfaction. Tune in for a focused, deep-dive podcast that cuts through the noise of generic management advice, offering concrete ideas you can apply directly to the unique challenges of engineering leadership.
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