The Strategy Skills Podcast: Management Consulting | Strategy, Operations & Implementation | Critical Thinking

Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 545, an interview with the author of Cyber Crisis: Protecting Your Business from Real Threats in the Virtual World, Dr. Eric Cole.   What do cybersecurity and entrepreneurship have in common? According to Dr. Eric Cole, a former CIA hacker turned tech entrepreneur and cybersecurity expert, they all require pattern recognition, disciplined thinking, and a commitment to doing what’s right.    In this episode, Dr. Eric Cole shares his journey from an unprepared college student to a leading voice in digital security, and how those early days in the CIA shaped his approach to business and protecting intellectual property. He explains why companies need to secure their trade secrets, how leaders can make better decisions using data instead of emotion, and what it really takes to build a high-performance life—starting with health, clarity, and purpose.   Dr. Eric Cole, DPS is a cybersecurity expert, entrepreneur, public figure, and best-selling author who has built a solid reputati