S5:E57🎙️ Live with LCDR Michael G. McLaughlin, USNR

S5:E57🎙️ Live with LCDR Michael G. McLaughlin, USNR
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5, Episode 57
“If you connect to the internet, you are on the battlefield. There are no non-combatants.”  
“Cybersecurity is not just an IT problem. It’s a national security imperative.”  
“The theft of our intellectual property and the compromise of our supply chain can have real-world, kinetic impacts.”  
“We’re basically wide open.”  
“Modern conflict increasingly centers around technology and digital infrastructure.”  
“Every organization connected to the defense supply chain is on the front lines.”  

Cyber Warfare and Democracy: Leadership Lessons from the Digital Battlespace

Join me for a powerful conversation with Michael G. McLaughlin, a U.S. Navy Reserve Commander, national security strategist, cybersecurity attorney, and thought leader shaping the global conversation on cyber warfare and democratic resilience.

Mark your calendars: Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S5:E57🎙️Live with CDR Michael G. McLaughlin, USNR

📅 Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]

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🔎 Introducing Our Guest

LCDR McLaughlin brings a rare blend of military service, cyber strategy expertise, and legal insight to the national security conversation. As a Naval Intelligence Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve and a leading voice in cybersecurity policy, he has spent years examining how cyber operations, disinformation campaigns, and emerging technologies are reshaping the global security landscape.

He is the co-author of the influential book:

📚 Battlefield Cyber: How China and Russia are Undermining Our Democracy and National Security

In addition, his scholarship explores the importance of data security, digital trust, and cyber governance in a connected world, including his chapter “Data (In)Security: The Imperative of Trust” in:

📚 Data, Security, and Trust in Smart Cities

Mike’s work sits at the intersection of cyber warfare, national security policy, and leadership, making this a must-watch conversation for leaders navigating today’s digital battlespace.

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🎯 What You Will Learn

In this episode, we will explore:

🔹 How cyber warfare is transforming modern conflict
🔹 Why adversaries are targeting democratic institutions through cyberspace
🔹 The strategic threats posed by China and Russia in the digital domain
🔹 Why trust is the foundation of cybersecurity in smart cities and digital infrastructure
🔹 Leadership lessons for military officers, cybersecurity professionals, and policymakers
🔹 How the next generation of leaders can prepare for the future of cyber conflict

Whether you are a Naval Junior Officer aspiring to command or a cybersecurity engineer transitioning into leadership, this conversation will offer valuable insights into leading in the age of cyber warfare and digital strategy.

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💬 Join the Conversation!

🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!

🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?

💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Mike? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!

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👇 Your Turn:

➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾

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