Sean Kelly serves as the Director of Cyber GRC and Data Protection at Highmark Health, a national blended health organization headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. With a background in IT and cybersecurity, Sean brings a wealth of experience in remote team management and organizational leadership. In addition to his role at Highmark, Sean is also a reporter for the Cybersecurity Headlines podcast, part of the CISOSeries.
How can IT leaders effectively manage remote teams and foster career growth? In this episode, Sean Kelly, Director of Cyber GRC and Data Protection at Highmark Health, shares his insights on remote leadership, building trust with team members, and supporting professional development. From his experiences transitioning to remote work during the pandemic to his views on organizational culture, Sean offers practical advice for both aspiring and seasoned IT leaders.
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I believe we could finish our work in 30 hours a week if we stopped getting in our own way.
01:29 – Sean’s background and transition to remote work at Highmark Health
03:39 – Challenges and strategies for remote leadership
10:01 – The importance of trust and communication in remote work
17:28 – Using analogies to explain complex IT concepts
22:28 – Sean’s role in Cyber GRC and Data Protection
25:09 – Sean’s experience as a podcast reporter for Cybersecurity Headlines
31:30 – Balancing organizational competency with innovation in IT
38:37 – Sean’s upcoming piano performance and personal interests
47:40 – Advice for aspiring IT and cybersecurity leaders
