Leadership Lessons from a Mid-Level Bureaucrat
In this episode of Executive Checkpoint, host Tino Urbina sits down with Christopher Stitt, CEO of CrisisLead and author of Scaling Pyramids: Leadership Lessons from a Mid-Level Bureaucrat. Drawing on more than two decades in federal law enforcement and diplomatic security, Chris shares insights on leading with influence, ethics and resilience, especially from the middle of large, complex organizations. Whether you work in physical security, cybersecurity or public service, this conversation will change how you think about leading from the inside out.
About the Guest
Christopher Stitt
CEO · CrisisLead
Christopher Stitt leads CrisisLead and wrote Scaling Pyramids: Leadership Lessons from a Mid-Level Bureaucrat, drawing on more than two decades in federal law enforcement and diplomatic security to teach influence and ethics from the middle of large organizations.
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