Show Notes
In today's episode Ron and Chris talk to Living Security's CEO and Co-Founder Ashley Rose, speaking on breaking the mold in the workspace and how allowing your team to have fun with what they do will create a stronger, happier and healthier work environment. Tune in to find out why, and also to get a better understanding of why Living Security is a must-have resource.
01:10 Listeners are introduced to the topic of today's episode
02:10 We meet Ashley Rose and discover her role in cybersecurity
04:30 Ashley's background before cybersecurity
08:45 How she incorporated fun into training in the workplace
16:37 Training based off of an individual's unique learning technique
19:52 How the brain activity reacts when having fun, and why that matters
24:00 Interactive learning styles to keep someone captivated
27:52 Ashley speaks on what inspires her and her team to maintain a fun, healthy and inclusive environment for everyone
32:28 Discussing how to get out of the FUD: Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt and to genuinely enjoy what you do.
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