Remember, the people in the c-suite are not there because they’re the best or the smartest. They’re not there because they earned their position through hard work an intelligence.
They are in those seats because they are willing to lick the boot of someone who has more money and power. Nobody “takes” a job, they ask for a job or they’re permitted one.
CEOs are nothing more than the toadies of those with more money and power. I have gotten a front row seat to this over and over. CISO of my last company is a complete and utter twat. Knows nothing does nothing. However, he does know which boot to lick and he does so with elan. He will persist until he is no longer useful. He’s one of the least talented security practitioners I have ever had the displeasure to meet. He’s howdy doody come to life.
This is not uncommon. Don’t be a c-suite worshipper. Most of them are assclowns. On rare occasion a smart one will get through, but they usually don’t last long.
Remember, the people in the c-suite are not there because they’re the best or the smartest. They’re not there because they earned their position through hard work an intelligence.
They are in those seats because they are willing to lick the boot of someone who has more money and power. Nobody “takes” a job, they ask for a job or they’re permitted one.
CEOs are nothing more than the toadies of those with more money and power. I have gotten a front row seat to this over and over. CISO of my last company is a complete and utter twat. Knows nothing does nothing. However, he does know which boot to lick and he does so with elan. He will persist until he is no longer useful. He’s one of the least talented security practitioners I have ever had the displeasure to meet. He’s howdy doody come to life.
This is not uncommon. Don’t be a c-suite worshipper. Most of them are assclowns. On rare occasion a smart one will get through, but they usually don’t last long.