Episode #40 - Leading With Vulnerability

Episode #40 - Leading With Vulnerability

Released Tuesday, 22nd July 2025
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Episode #40 - Leading With Vulnerability

Episode #40 - Leading With Vulnerability

Episode #40 - Leading With Vulnerability

Episode #40 - Leading With Vulnerability

Tuesday, 22nd July 2025
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📅 Recorded Live on YouTube: July 17, 2025 • 8 PM CT
Based on: “Leading With Vulnerability” — Entry #10 of the Mental Health Without the Bullsht series (https://evanfrancen.com/2025/05/27/le...)

We’ve been sold a lie: that leaders must be bulletproof—always confident, always composed, never showing cracks. In this episode, Evan tears that mask off. He shares raw, real experiences about faking invincibility to keep going—and how that act nearly broke him.

We’ll unpack:

  • Why hiding mistakes and doubts builds fear, not trust
  • How admitting “I don’t know” or “I need help” is the real leadership flex
  • Practical vulnerability: owning mistakes, naming limits, and sharing struggling—on your terms
  • How this creates psychological safety and sparks courageous teams

What You’ll Get from This:

  • Unfiltered storytelling—Evan and Matt get real about the cracks and wear the tough-guy leadership caused
  • Leadership checklists—actionable ways to drop the performance and lead through authenticity

Drop the ego. Own the cracks. Let’s do leadership differently.

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From The Podcast

Welcome to the InfoSec to Insanity Podcast, a wild, unfiltered ride through the crazy world of information security. Hosted by the legendary Evan Francen—the man on a mission to fix the broken InfoSec industry—you’ll get straight talk, insane stories, and no-nonsense advice on how we can make real change in cybersecurity.Evan is no stranger to breaking down tough topics, with over 30 years of practical InfoSec experience, founding FRSecure and SecurityStudio, and helping the world make sense of security risks. He’s also written UNSECURITY, where he tells it like it is—our industry is failing, but it’s fixable. If you’ve ever felt like InfoSec was more chaos than clarity, then this podcast is exactly what you need.Why Tune In?Candid Conversations: No fluff, no corporate BS. Just real talk about the state of security.Battle Stories: Evan’s got tales—from advising on the infamous Target breach to helping protect companies like Wells Fargo and Blue Cross/Blue Shield.Fixing the Industry: Join us as we tackle the tough questions: Why do breaches keep happening? What’s wrong with InfoSec? And how can we fix it?Fun and Relatable: Evan brings his humor, hacker mindset, and love for diving into problems head-on—sometimes literally when he’s out scuba diving or tearing down a motorcycle!This podcast isn’t your standard cybersecurity chat. It’s a mix of tech talk, leadership insight, and just the right amount of insanity. Whether you’re a seasoned InfoSec pro or just trying to keep your company safe, there’s something for everyone here.

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