Your Company’s Downfall Could Start With Its Culture!

What happens when a good employee makes a bad click? 💻💥With an emphasis on preventing cyberattacks and ensuring team members feel valued even after a mistake, LEADERSHIP EXPERTS, David and Valerie McInnes share insights on how businesses can safeguard themselves in the ever-changing world of technology. From phishing attacks to ransomware, they discuss how businesses can be proactive instead of reactive when it comes to cybersecurity and social engineering awareness training.

In this episode of the Learn Online Security Podcast, host Tamara Michéle sits down with power couple David and Valerie McInnes—multi-business entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders—who share their real-world insights on building cyber resilience in remote teams & beyond.

From 🧭Rare Leadership to 🌸The Bloom'n Bean café☕, a pet boarding biz called 🐾Barkland in the Parkland🌄, and their animal rescue nonprofit 🐶 Barkland Bridges🏠—David and Valerie McInnes are no strangers to the chaos of managing multiple ventures while staying cyber-safe.

They dive into how remote staff can unintentionally put businesses at risk, and why compassion, communication, and ongoing training are key to preventing burnout, breaches, and business losses.

Don't miss this important conversation that could save your business from a cybersecurity disaster such as a data breach. Watch now to learn how you can implement these strategies and keep your team and data safe!

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References:
Podcast Host: https://www.youtube.com/@UCNW7n6n7q9GzulfZ8fIW0cg
🧭 Rare Leadership https://rareleadership.ca/
🐶 Barkland Bridges🏠 http://barklandbridges.pet/
🐾Barkland in the Parkland🌄 https://barkland.pet/
🌸The Bloom'n Bean ☕ https://www.bloomnbean.com/

✨ Top 5 Takeaways:
🔑 Human Error Happens – Mistakes in cybersecurity are common, but how you respond determines if employees feel safe or shamed.
👩‍💻 Remote Work = Unique Risks – Many team members use personal devices, which can expose sensitive data if not properly secured.
🛠️ Training is Empowering – Equip your staff with tools and knowledge so they feel confident, not clueless, about cybersecurity.
🚨 Prevention Beats Reaction – Being proactive can save your business from irreversible damage. Don’t wait for disaster to strike.
🤝 Build a Trust Team – Partnering with experts like Learn Online Security ensures you have someone to call before clicking that sketchy email.

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⌚Time Stamps ⌚
00:00:00 Introduction & The Cost of a Small Mistake
00:00:36 Welcome to the Podcast
00:00:51 Meet David & Valerie McInnes
00:01:38 The Bloom & Bean, Rare Leadership, and More
00:02:31 The Pet Boarding & Non-Profit Work
00:02:39 Transition to Cybersecurity Discussion
00:02:50 Why Staff Cybersecurity Training Matters
00:03:58 Remote Work & Device Security Challenges
00:05:17 How Common Are Online Scams?
00:05:38 Creating a Supportive Cyber-Aware Team Culture
00:07:01 Why Outside Cybersecurity Help Is Critical
00:08:01 Prevention vs. Reaction in Cybersecurity
00:09:11 Breaking the Fear Around Cybersecurity
00:09:48 Tamara’s Role as a Curious Non-Tech Host
00:10:13 The Heart of Leadership: Team Trust & Value
00:10:46 Final Thoughts: Integrity, Mistakes & Impact

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