Episode Summary:
In this episode of Soulful CXO, Dr. Rebecca Wynn sits down with Terry Grafenstine, Chief Audit Executive and EVP at Pentagon Federal Credit Union (PenFed) and past Chair of the IIA Global Board of Directors. They discuss:
• Leading with integrity and a strong moral compass in high-stakes environments
• Balancing risk, relationships, and business realities
• Communicating audit and cybersecurity risks to senior executives
• Preventing burnout and building resilient teams
This episode provides practical strategies for leaders navigating complex decisions while maintaining ethics, performance, and long-term impact.
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Produced in partnership with Click Solutions Group — providing cybersecurity leadership, strategy, and technology solutions for modern enterprises.
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Resources / References
• Adapting Without Compromising Integrity: A Leadership Lesson in Security & Politics
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/adapting-without-compromising-integrity-leadership-wynn-soulful-cxo-pgpmc/
• How to Be Successful in Navigating a New Organization
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-successful-navigating-new-organization-dr-rebecca-qgquc/
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