Career HQ: Interpersonal Skills Best of GSX 2024 Conference Recording

Strong interpersonal skills form the foundation of professional success by enabling effective communication, collaboration, networking, and relationship-building across all levels of an organization. Beyond technical expertise, these soft skills - including emotional intelligence, active listening, and adaptability - often determine one's ability to navigate workplace dynamics, influence others, and advance into leadership roles. 

This collection includes 4 GSX sessions exploring the importance of incorporating interpersonal skills, i.e., “soft skills”, along with technical expertise. 

Crafting Your Path to Success: The Power of Branding & Reputational Management  

Your personal brand is critical for success. It is your unique identity that differentiates your from others in your industry by building trust and credibility with your audience and makes it easier for them to remember you and your work. A strong personal brand and reputation takes strategy, time, and effort. Join a panel of security leaders to learn more about how you can create your own personal brand, understand the role and impact of social media, and successfully leverage branding in your career, personal life, and the security industry.  

How to Maximize Your Use of the Mentorship Program at ASIS, for Mentors and Mentees 

Maximize your use of the mentorship program at ASIS. What do mentees signing up to the program indicate they want to learn for a successful engagement? What do our seasoned mentors have to offer to mentees? Find out from the moderator of the mentoring community. Learn how to improve your profile for maximum results. See the resources available to mentors/mentees for effective engagement. How can Situational Leadership principles enhance the mentorship engagement experience? Mentors and mentees can use these techniques to help get the most from the time invested in the experience.  

Strategic Online Impact: Creating Your Online Presence to Grow Your Influence  

In today's global landscape, building influence and establishing thought leadership requires more than technical expertise - it demands visibility and strategic connections. A robust online presence is crucial!  
 
In this session we'll discuss how to cultivate a strong online footprint for security leaders. Learn how to not only showcase your authentic self but also amplify your influence and cultivate a powerful network.  

You'll learn about the intricacies of online reputation management, exploring not only the 'what' but also the 'how' and the 'why' of showcasing your authentic self, contributions and thought leadership.   

Why Your Stakeholders, Clients, or Customers Don't Like You 

Internally, security departments are often at odds with their internal stakeholders. Employees may feel that security measures that are too stringent are impacting their ability to do their job, while the C-suite may not understand how to quantify the value of physical security-- and simply view it as a cost center.  

In the contracting and consulting world, practitioners may be too quick to "sell" a solution without fully understanding their client or customer - thus leading to misunderstandings, wasted time, and dissolved trust.  

Regardless of who your stakeholders, clients, or customers are-- by changing your mindset and approach on how you serve those stakeholders, you can more effectively provide value.