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Welcome to another episode in season 7 of The Mobile Mentor pod!! And episode on a topic that's SUPER important to me: Empathy. And this was brought about by some family friction this recent Christmas (because, duh!). I chat about said family friction, how it affected me, and what I realised about myself and my defaults as a result of other people's situations and emotions. And tbh, I wasn't totally happy about it. Moving forward, I'm considering how to adapt my empathy. You'll find out why... Themes in the episode: -Empathy in relationships of all kinds -The different types of empathy (there are 3!) -Why too much empathy isn't a good thing -Toggling empathy for the right relationships and moments -Extending empathy to oneself -Compassion vs. Empathy -Childhood trauma, coping strategies, and why I am how I am -People pleasing -Emotional management _____________________ If you prefer a read, check out my resurrected blog: ⁠⁠https://themobilementor.blogspot.com/⁠⁠  (Lol, let's appreciate the 90s-core website energy!). As always, I hope you're doing as best as you can. Wishing you a healthy, happy, and safe new year. Here for chats, moans, and giggles in my DMs on ⁠⁠Insta⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@a_blanx. ⁠ Thanks for listening–and subscribe or follow if you marginally liked it. ;) _____________________ Related Episodes: S6: Handling Change is Harder in My 30s - A Series of Unfortunate Events *AUDIOVLOG* - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/themobilementor/episodes/S6-Handling-Change-is-Harder-in-My-30s---A-Series-of-Unfortunate-Events-AUDIOVLOG-e2rqs05 S6: How to Listen to Your Intuition & TRUST Yourself - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/themobilementor/episodes/S6-How-to-Listen-to-Your-Intuition--TRUST-Yourself-e2fkd0i S6: From Existing to Living–Therapy, Health & The Benefits of Being Alone - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/themobilementor/episodes/S6-From-Existing-to-LivingTherapy--Health--The-Benefits-of-Being-Alone-e2lmp3f

Welcome to season 7 of The Mobile Mentor pod!! I thought I'd mark 2025 with a brand-new season. Thank god 2024 is over... It was a tumultuous and very fast-moving year. I am happy to move on to more pleasant, stable, and peaceful pastures. This episode, I share how I start every new year in a softer, self-compassionate, and less strict way (I am not a fan of the old 'new year's resolutions' lark and its connotations – you'll find out why). I 'theme' every year! We've all gotta find what works for us, right? Have a listen and see what comes up for you with this approach. Themes in this Ep: -Words to live by (as opposed to vision boards) -Living in your heart and body vs. living in your head -Following your intuition -Staying flexible as opposed to fixing goals -Use personal reflections to inform what's ahead -When to do this exercise -Knowing and living by your values __________________ If you prefer a cheeky read, check out my resurrected blog: ⁠⁠https://themobilementor.blogspot.com/⁠⁠  (lol, let's appreciate the 90s-core website energy!). As always, I hope you're doing as best as you can. Sending you big love for 2025. Here for chats, memes, and giggles in my DMs on ⁠⁠Insta⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@a_blanx. ⁠ __________________ Related Episodes: - S6: Handling Change is Harder in My 30s - A Series of Unfortunate Events *AUDIOVLOG* - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/themobilementor/episodes/S6-Handling-Change-is-Harder-in-My-30s---A-Series-of-Unfortunate-Events-AUDIOVLOG-e2rqs05 - S5: New season (not new me), turning 31 & life after Canada - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/themobilementor/episodes/S5-New-season-not-new-me--turning-31--life-after-Canada-e1c1tke - S4: Learnings for 2021 [2020 EP UPDATED] - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/themobilementor/episodes/S4-Learnings-for-2021-2020-EP-UPDATED-eohp96

Dave Sobel engages with the audience during a live Question and Answer session, addressing a variety of topics relevant to the managed services provider (MSP) market. The discussion kicks off with a deep dive into technician density, clarifying that endpoints per technician should include all devices covered under managed services plans, not just workstations and servers. Sobel emphasizes the importance of tracking these metrics as automation and AI continue to evolve, potentially allowing for increased endpoint density per technician.The conversation then shifts to billing rates, as a listener inquires about appropriate hourly charges for a new company aiming to attract small business customers. Sobel shares insights on the significance of understanding profit margins, suggesting that new businesses should consider starting at competitive rates while being mindful of the long-term challenges of raising prices. He highlights the necessity of aligning billing rates with the overall health of the business, stressing that a sustainable model should ideally generate revenue at least 2.5 times the salaries of employed technicians.As the episode progresses, Sobel addresses the contentious topic of return to office policies, sharing audience reactions and his own perspective on the implications for employee retention and productivity. He argues that organizations that embrace flexible work arrangements may have a competitive advantage in attracting top talent. Sobel also discusses the challenges of managing asynchronous work and the importance of teaching organizations how to effectively utilize technology to enhance productivity and collaboration.Finally, the episode explores the concept of AI sandboxes, where employees can experiment with AI tools in a controlled environment. Sobel discusses the potential benefits of allowing employees to engage with AI technologies while also addressing concerns about data governance and security. He encourages businesses to rethink their approach to information sharing, suggesting that empowering employees with data can lead to better decision-making and outcomes. The episode concludes with Sobel previewing an upcoming interview with Dennis O'Shea, CEO of Mobile Mentor, who will share insights on data governance and the evolving landscape of mobile device management. All our Sponsors: https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/Looking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want to be a guest on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights? Send Dave Sobel a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessoftech.bsky.social

Host Dave Sobel welcomes Dennis O'Shea, CEO of Mobile Mentor, a managed services provider (MSP) with a unique background in mobile technology. Dennis shares insights from his extensive experience in the industry, particularly focusing on the generational differences in attitudes toward data security and privacy. He highlights how younger generations, especially Generation Z, have a more relaxed approach to sharing personal information, influenced by their social media habits, contrasting sharply with the more privacy-conscious attitudes of older generations.The conversation shifts to the evolving landscape of device usage in the workplace, where mobile devices are becoming increasingly prevalent. Dennis recounts his journey from working at Nokia to founding Mobile Mentor, where he initially focused on helping businesses adopt mobile technology. As Microsoft introduced Microsoft 365, Dennis recognized the need for comprehensive security across various device platforms, leading Mobile Mentor to expand its services to include endpoint security for a diverse range of devices, including smartphones, tablets, and laptops.Dennis also discusses the impact of regional regulations on data security practices, particularly comparing the stringent privacy laws in Australia and New Zealand to the more relaxed regulatory environment in the United States. He notes that organizations in regulated markets tend to take security more seriously, often having dedicated budgets and personnel for security, while those in unregulated markets may adopt a more casual approach. This disparity highlights the importance of understanding local regulations and their influence on organizational security practices.As the episode concludes, Dennis emphasizes the critical need for organizations to establish robust data governance frameworks, especially in light of the increasing integration of AI technologies. He warns that many organizations are unprepared for the challenges posed by AI, particularly regarding data classification and protection. By automating basic IT operations, organizations can free up resources to focus on data governance, ultimately positioning themselves to leverage AI effectively in the future. All our Sponsors: https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/Looking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want to be a guest on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights? Send Dave Sobel a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessoftech.bsky.social

Is tech giving you a headche? Are you tired of passwords, worrying that you may get hacked?In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Denis O'Shea. Denis O'Shea is the founder and chairman of Mobile Mentor, a global leader in the endpoint ecosystem. He began the company in New Zealand in 2004 with a simple mission – to empower people to achieve more with their devices. Since then, the company has helped millions of people unlock the full potential of their technology. In 2017, O'Shea moved to Nashville to launch the company's US office, with a focus on helping businesses secure their mobile workforce. An early pioneer in the mobile endpoint ecosystem, O'Shea established long-term partnerships with industry leaders such as Nokia, Citrix, Vodafone, MobileIron, and most recently with Microsoft resulting in earning the Global Partner of the Year Award for Endpoint Management.Prior to founding Mobile Mentor, O'Shea spent 15 years as a global executive with Nokia including stints in Finland and Switzerland. He also has extensive experience doing business in China, Brazil, and Australia. He attended the University of Limerick, Helsinki Technical University, and IMD Business School. Learn how to modernize your business IT. Check this out!Show Links: Denis O'Shea LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisosheamobilementor/Mobile Mentor Website: https://www.mobile-mentor.com/Book a call with Michelle: https://go.appointmentcore.com/book/IcFD4cGJoin our Facebook group for business owners to get help or help other business owners!The Business Ownership Group - Secrets to Scaling: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessownershipsecretstoscalingLooking to scale your business? Get free gifts here to help you on your way: https://www.awarenessstrategies.com/

On today's episode we are talking about how ignoring the work-from-home trends might be killing your company.Denis O'Shea is the founder and chairman of Mobile Mentor, a global leader in the endpoint ecosystem. Founded in New Zealand in 2004, the company empowers people to achieve more with their devices. In 2017, O'Shea moved to Nashville to focus on securing the mobile workforce in the US. He has partnered with industry leaders like Nokia, Citrix, and Microsoft, earning the Global Partner of the Year Award for Endpoint Management. A former global executive with Nokia, O'Shea has extensive international business experience. He is passionate about international business, fly-fishing, and playing guitar.Key Discussion Points:Stagnant Hybrid Work Configuration but Shifting Attitudes: Despite the pandemic subsiding, the configuration of hybrid work has remained unchanged over the last two years. However, employees' attitudes have significantly shifted, with increased focus on personal well-being, productivity, and privacy, while company culture has become less important. Challenges with Remote Work Onboarding and Security: Remote onboarding continues to be problematic, with employees struggling to set up devices and get necessary support. Younger employees are using unsecured personal devices and practicing lax password management, leading to potential security breaches.Discrepancies in Productivity and Preferences Across Generations: Gen Z employees, who began their careers during the pandemic, prefer office environments for better productivity and support. They exhibit more casual attitudes towards data security, unlike older generations who prioritize company and personal data security more highly. Generational Differences in Data Sharing Attitudes: Younger generations, particularly Millennials, are more willing to share personal data in exchange for convenience and insights. This contrasts with older generations, who tend to be more cautious about data privacy and security. Effective Communication About Data Privacy in Companies: Companies should reframe security messages with a focus on personal privacy to better engage employees. Emphasizing the protection of personal data resonates more with employees than using terms like compliance and risk.Top Takeaways for the Audience:Hybrid work is here to stay. Research shows that hybrid work is now a permanent fixture in the workplace. Companies need to invest more in making hybrid work environments secure, productive, and cohesive.There is still much to do in enabling and empowering hybrid workers with the right technology. It's an ongoing journey for everyone involved, including organizations like Mobile Mentor, to figure out and optimize hybrid work setups.The process of improving hybrid work is both challenging and enjoyable. With increasing numbers of clients and partners working in hybrid configurations across various geographies and time zones, it's crucial to remain passionate and engaged in making hybrid work successful.How to Connect with Denis: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisosheamobilementor/Website: https://www.mobile-mentor.com/

Michael chats with returning guest Denis O'Shea, Founder and Chairman of Mobile Mentor, about their 2024 Endpoint Ecosystem Study, which explored the intricate dynamics of hybrid work in high-risk and highly regulated industries. Conducted across the United States, Great Britain, and Australia, the study involved 2,400 knowledge workers in healthcare, finance, government, and education to understand employee attitudes and their actions related to company security and their experience, and their productivity as remote workers. Review the study at https://endpointecosystem.com/

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Denis O'Shea about his recent global study to understand how people work with their devices. Denis O'Shea (https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisosheamobilementor/) founded Mobile Mentor in New Zealand in 2004. Since then, the company has helped millions of people unlock the full potential of their technology. In 2017, O'Shea moved to Nashville, Tennessee to launch the company's US business, with a focus on securing the mobile workforce in industries such as healthcare, education, finance and government services. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network! Check out the ⁠HCI Academy⁠: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work! Check out the LinkedIn ⁠Alchemizing Human Capital⁠ Newsletter. Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Future Leader⁠. Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership⁠. Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership⁠. Check out the latest issue of the ⁠Human Capital Leadership magazine⁠. Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 655967) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). Each HCI Podcast episode (Program ID: 24-DP529) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™). Human Capital Innovations has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. Each HCI Podcast episode qualifies for a maximum of 0.50 points.

Hi! Gosh, missed you all. First up: BIG SHOUT-OUT TO YOU. We hit 10k, all-time listens of The Mobile Mentor and I am JAZZED.

ORIGINAL LINKEDIN ARTICLE: We will lose the imaginative, mindful, beautifully-unpredictable process of creating now AI is here. (From an optimist) ___________ Hi, folks! So glad to be back. This topic's a little novel for me but still relevant in my Mobile Mentor meanderings, nonetheless. If you're a designer, writer, carpenter, photographer, creator of any kind (digital or otherwise), or just HUMAN, listen to this episode! It's definitely been a ride watching the fuss around AI grow alongside experimenting with it myself. I approach this episode from a social scientist's POV. Think: if someone was to research how our phone's have changed the way we think and do things since their arrival. This episode is my thinking BEFORE human behaviour shifts all over again thanks to AI. Generative AI, anyway... ___________ Read the article here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/we-lose-imaginative-mindful-beautifully-unpredictable-blankson-msc Use AI to generate comms? Marketer? Communicator? Biz owner? Cop my new ebook, 6 Steps for Writing Killer Copy; Boost Your Brand or Business. Because we need to be AWARE of what effective and creative communication is before AI becomes widespread. It's here: https://alixblanx.bigcartel.com/products ___________ Share your thoughts with me on IG: @a_blanx. Shoot emails to mobilementorpodcast@gmail.com. SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW wherever you listen to get the latest episode drops! Thanks, pals. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themobilementor/message

https://youtu.be/euOxUX7nlj4 Denis O'Shea is the founder of Mobile Mentor, an MSP helping clients find and maintain the right balance between securing devices, protecting data, and empowering people to be productive. We talk about cybersecurity for a remote workforce, how to go totally password-free, and how to turn your company into a “Category of One” business. --- Define Your Own Category with Denis O'Shea Our guest is Denis O'Shea the founder of Mobile Mentor and MSP helping clients find and maintain the right balance between securing devices, protecting data and empowering people to be productive. Mobile Mentor has helped over a million clients and has become Microsoft's Global Partner of the Year in the process. Dennis, welcome to the show. Thank you, Steve. It's a pleasure to be on your show. I appreciate it. Well, it's going to be great, our conversation. I've been looking forward to it. And you have quite an entrepreneurial journey with Mobile Mentor and arriving to the point where you got these awards and helped a million people. How did that come about? How did you come up with this idea of mobile mentor and how did that evolve over the years? Well, like many business ideas, it came out of a failure. And I used to work for Nokia in Europe and I lost a big sale in Switzerland around 2003. And that was like somebody kicked me up the butt and it forced me to think about what was going on. And what happened was I was trying to sell some technology to the CEO of one of the mobile operators in Europe. And he said, why should I buy this technology from you when our customers are not using the technology we bought last year? And I didn't have an answer. And I lost the sale and I went away with my tail between my legs. And it really got me thinking about how do we, not just sell technology, how do we ensure that people use technology, that people actually adopt the technology they purchase and get value from it? And I left Nokia after a 15 year career, I left Nokia and I set up Mobile Mentor to try and answer that question. I tackled the space and smartphones because I could see people are buying these smartphones and they were doing two very simple things with these amazing phones. They were making phone calls and they were sending text messages. And that was it. People were not configuring email. They were not syncing their calendar. They were not getting music on these devices. They were not browsing the web. They were just doing very basic things. And I thought, wow, we have a huge problem here. This industry is spending billions of dollars every year to try and get smartphones deployed and building all these 3G and 4G networks. And people are fundamentally not using them. I'm gonna dedicate my career to solving that problem and enabling people to get value from these smartphones they're purchasing so they can become more productive mobile workers. So that was the reason I founded the company. That's very interesting. So I just had a conversation today, one of my clients who is providing a subscription service and he basically said the same thing that what's important is that people use the service and with a subscription-based service, if they don't use it, they're gonna cancel the subscription. So it's kind of a mutual interest that the service, that the client is able to use it, be successful with it. And it's an incentive to the provider that they constantly upgrade the service, they constantly increase the value, otherwise they're going to lose a customer. Exactly. So it's an interesting approach. So, okay. So how, so what happened then? So we, so I set up the business and I managed to convince Nokia to give me some money and also Vodafone, who was the biggest mobile operator in the world. And they gave me some money to do a pilot with 10,000 people. And we set up their smartphones. It was like a one-to-one service. So if you just got your first BlackBerry or back in those days Nokia device,

This episode is a bit different than what you might be used to hearing. It's a conversation about how secure your team's passwords are and the risks associated with the sensitive employee and client information that used to live at the office, but has now become accessible from your employees' homes. When the pandemic hit, most of us tried to figure out how to be able to work from home within a matter of days. Having the tech set up and being able to access work files and tools was way more important than data security... unless, of course, security is your jam ;-) Well, that whole situation resulted in a 500% increase in cybercrime! Since risk awareness and prevention is a key responsibility of a manager, I'm confident that you'll find this conversation with Denis O'Shea, the founder of Mobile Mentor, insightful. Denis' company has just published the results of a study to understand the hybrid workforce, specifically remote workers coming out of the pandemic. Some of the findings were very surprising, and he shares them in this episode of The Manager Track podcast! You'll learn some practical tips to help you avoid (or at least be prepared for) the nightmare of a cyber attack or data breach. If you found this episode insightful, please do share it with the leadership in your organization's tech/ security department. — RESOURCES MENTIONED — Connect with Denis on Linkedin Read whitepapers published by Mobile Mentor to help improve your security knowledge! Learn how to turn your 1-on-1 meetings from time wasters, awkward moments, status updates, or non-existent into your most important and valuable meeting with your directs all week. Access the course and resources here: ramonashaw.com/11 Have a question or topic you'd like Ramona to address on a future episode? Fill out this form to submit it for her review: https://ramonashaw.surveysparrow.com/s/Ask-Me-Anything/tt-m676YaFCJfZMdeeYKwkBjg — OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE — Episode 120: When A Direct Resigns, What's Your Responsibility? Episode 116: The “Zoom Ceiling” Episode 3: From Frazzled to Focused While Working From Home – with Alexis Haselberger — WHAT'S NEXT? — Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling new book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcP If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me @ramona.shaw.leadership or DM me on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/ramona-shaw Are you in your first manager role and don't want to mess it up? Watch our FREE Masterclass and discover the 4 shifts to become a leader people love to work for: ramonashaw.com/masterclass Don't forget to invest time each week to increase your self-awareness, celebrate your wins, and learn from your mistakes. Your career grows only to the extent that you grow. Grab your Career Journal with leadership exercises and weekly reflections here: ramonashaw.com/shop Love the podcast and haven't left a review yet? All you have to do is go to ramonashaw.com/itunes and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show! — CHAPTERS — 00:00 Preview 02:33 Meet Denis O'Shea 04:45 500% increase in cybercrime during the pandemic transition to work from home 07:31 The great resignation was a power shift 08:56 2021 security study across generations in the workforce 13:27 Password security: what your organization needs to know 18:50 GenZ thinks the grass is greener elsewhere 24:23 Reducing friction in your workplace 27:08 Actionable steps to improving your security 30:00 Beware shadow IT 32:06 Cyber insurance policies are becoming stricter 33:47 Trust between employees and employers is at an all-time high 35:03 Recap * Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost for you.

How technology is helping with the great resignation? | Denis O'Shea | #TGV274“To some, the pandemic exposed how much work had become like adult daycare. Everyone is expected to be in at a certain time. They're expected to stay till a certain time. And it's best to look busy in between”~Russ Hill, The Great Resignation: Why Millions are Leaving Their Jobs and Who Will Win the Battle for TalentTune into #TGV274 to get clarity on the above topic. Here are the timestamp-based pointers from Denis O'Shea conversation with Naveen Samala0:00:00 INTRODUCTION AND CONTEXT SETTING 0:02:45 Denis O'shea PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY AND THE TOP 3 THINGS THAT HELPED IN His SUCCESS0:07:00 What is driving the “great resignation” in the workforce?0:12:00 What can companies do to attract and retain great talent?0:16:00 How to lead people you've never met?0:20:00 About his company Mobile Mentors (Recognized as Partner of the year by Microsoft)0:24:00 WITTY ANSWERS TO THE RAPID-FIRE QUESTIONS0:26:00 ONE PIECE OF ADVICE TO THOSE ASPIRING TO MAKE BIG IN THEIR CAREERS 0:27:15 TRIVIA ABOUT BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) ABOUT THE GUEST:Denis O'Shea founded Mobile Mentor in 2004 with a simple mission - to empower people to achieve more with their devices. The company was named Microsoft's 2021 Global Partner of the year for Modern Endpoint Management. Denis' purpose is to help others find the right balance between security and employee experience. With so many people working remotely this presents new challenges for companies and their security. For example, What is driving the massive wave of security breaches and ransomware attacks? and How to lead people you've never met?Connect with Denis on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisosheamobilementor/His company website:https://www.mobile-mentor.com/ CONNECT WITH THE HOST ON LINKEDIN:Naveen Samala: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveensamalaFOLLOW ON TWITTER:@guidingvoice@naveensamala Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

80% of people prioritize their personal privacy over their organizational security. The average person is overloaded with passwords to remember. What if instead of giving the same old online security training, we started making it about personal privacy? When you think about it, your company has your salary information, your social security details, and your home address, and they have an obligation to make sure it never gets leaked. By talking about data security in terms of personal privacy, you can not only get the ear of the people in your organization - but you can also make your company more secure. We know that people are sick and tired of passwords, each person has upwards of 97 passwords as of 2022. The answer is not to write your password in a book, it's not writing them in an app, or having a browser remember all your passwords. What would it look like to go password-less? With the technology we have available today we can rely on biometrics, multi-factor authentication, and single sign on. In this week's episode, we interview Mircosoft Partner of the year, Denis O'Shea for his take on what data security looks like for 2022 and beyond. If you're wondering how to be more aware of your digital privacy whether you're working at home or in an office, this is the episode for you. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOWWhy are you so passionate about the idea of businesses going paper-less, server-less, and password-less? [4:19] After doing a study on how people work in a post-pandemic setting, what did you learn? [6:28] What do people need to do to secure their home office when working remotely?[14:47] What role do generational differences play in the approach to data security? [20:44] A key question in interviews is, "do I have to come into the office?". For people who grew up in a world that was physically unsafe, it relates back to privacy. How much of this drive for privacy is tied to the need for personal agency? [30:48] KEEP UP WITH GUESThttps://www.linkedin.com/in/denisosheamobilementor/ https://endpointecosystem.com/ EPISODE RESOURCEShttps://remarkable-leadership-lessons.mn.co/plans/221111?bundle_token=4b95ffe2499218bea24341d2cab48999&utm_source=manual (Join the Remarkable Leadership Lessons Community Now) https://rllessons.com/ (Visit the Remarkable Leadership Lessons Site) Got questions? Send them here Interested in being a guest? https://calendly.com/denisecooperspeaks/podcast-overview-referral (Schedule an introduction call)! Subscribe on https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1453921255?ign-itscg=30200&ign-itsct=lt_p (Apple Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/52hAJHuGUXlyhKuOyuon3U (Spotify), or https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vY2xvc2luZy10aGUtZ2FwLw (Google Podcasts), and leave us a rating or review GUEST BIODenis O'Shea founded Mobile Mentor in New Zealand in 2004. Since then, the company has helped millions of people unlock the full potential of their technology. In 2017, O'Shea moved to Nashville, Tennessee to launch the company's US business, with a focus on securing the mobile workforce in industries such as healthcare, education, finance and government services. Mobile Mentor is a global leader in the endpoint ecosystem, helping clients to navigate the right balance between security and employee experience. The company was named Microsoft's 2021 Global Partner of the year for Modern Endpoint Management primarily for their work helping Alive Hospice safely treat patients during COVID 19. In addition to being a top Microsoft partner, they are also certified by Apple and Google. Mobile Mentor has recently worked with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Michigan Medicine, Mayo Clinic and the US Coast Guard.

Hackers are finding more creative ways to hold your data hostage every day. To keep them at bay and protect your business, every team member needs to be in the know about your security plan. Denis O'Shea, founder of Mobile Mentor, sheds light on what dramatic changes in business tech could mean for you. Once central to security, passwords are phasing out in favor of multi-factor authentication and biometrics. As our tools and technology evolve, so do workers' perceptions of data protection. Years of data show that personal privacy is one of the biggest concerns of many Gen Z workers. Meanwhile, company security is out of sight and out of mind for this generation. To get your entire team on board with security measures, it will take a new approach. Listen in to the ideas that Denis recommends. About Your Host DCA Virtual Business Support President Denise Cagan has been working with small businesses for over 20 years. She has served on the boards of professional organizations such as Business Leaders of Charlotte (BLOC) and the National Association of Women Business Owners Charlotte (NAWBO). Denise is also a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program, which is a program for small businesses that links learning to action for growth-oriented entrepreneurs. Denise is recognized as a facilitator, problem solver, and builder. She enjoys speaking to business groups about social media for small businesses and motivating remote and work from home (WFH) teams. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Quality Systems Management from James Madison University. She has extensive experience in helping small businesses grow through outsourcing solutions providing administrative, creative, marketing, and website support. Connect with Denise DCA Virtual Business Support website. View and listen to Podcasts with Denise Cagan LinkedIn 

The Nice Podcast is brought to you by Futureforth.com. We help fast-growing tech companies onboard, create, and keep happier, more connected employees. Denis O'Shea founded Mobile Mentor in 2004 with a simple mission - to empower people to achieve more with their devices. The technology is always changing but Denis' purpose is the same and today most of Denis's energy is helping clients to deploy Microsoft 365 and balance security and employee experience. Denis is really passionate about solutions that make an impact in healthcare, education and government. What we talked about... On moving from Ireland to Nashville.  Check out the 2022 Endpoint Ecosystem Study. Mobile Mentor provides technology security and support services to mid-sized firms. Security implications of team members working from home on their own devices, Wi-Fi networks, and using their own software.  The staff doesn't understand the gravity of security. Leadership does because of the costs of cyber insurance. Team members often ignore the security training companies provide.  Why Generation Z tends to ignore security issues but focuses on privacy. Password hygiene and why eliminating passwords is the most secure option. Shadow IT and technical friction. Working together and collaborating.  Read Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing. Contact Denis on LinkedIn or visit Mobile-Mentor.com. We ❤️ Our Listeners. Please follow the show and leave a review wherever you subscribe to podcasts. Reviews and sharing the show are the nicest ways to support the podcast and are deeply appreciated. Thank you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Denis O'Shea is the founder of Mobile Mentor, an MSP helping clients find and maintain the right balance between securing devices, protecting data, and empowering people to be productive. We talk about cybersecurity for a remote workforce, how to go totally password-free, and how to turn your company into a “Category of One” business.   Timestamps  [00:36] Denis' entrepreneurial journey [03:24] How Denis helped people get more out of their smartphones [06:06] The Endpoint Ecosystem and why it's so important [08:45] Cybersecurity for a remote workforce [10:21] The right balance between cybersecurity and productivity  [12:47] How to go totally password free  [14:28] How to turn your company into a “Category of One” business [17:39] The Endpoint Ecosystem and predicting the future of work [20:38] How Denis helps companies balance between security and employee experience [21:51] Cybersecruty for remote Gen Z workers [23:24] How the pandemic shaped Gen Z workers and the future of cybersecurity [28:22] Parting thoughts    Links and Resources Steve and Greg Cleary's New Book: Pinnacle: Five Principles that Take Your Business to the Top of the Mountain Denis' LinkedIn Mobile-mentor.com Endpointecosystem.com

Denis discusses how and why we should be going password-less. He talks about the endpoint user experience and how to get that right to maintain balance and not have those users look for ways around security to make their lives easier. He actually found that remote workers are more secure and more vigilante than office space workers. It is best to involve the remote workers when looking to create security policies. They have done a lot of work with healthcare, education, and government. People care 4x more about personal privacy than they do about security policies. Denis talks about how genZ is wired differently than other generations towards cybersecurity, they think more about privacy.   Connect with Denis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisosheamobilementor/ Visit Mobile Mentor: https://www.mobile-mentor.com/   Visit Short Arms website: https://www.shortarmsolutions.com/    You can follow us at: Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shortarmsolutions  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjUNoFuy6d1rouj_SBg3Qkw/featured  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShortArmSAS  

Denis discusses how and why we should be going password-less. He talks about the endpoint user experience and how to get that right to maintain balance and not have those users look for ways around security to make their lives easier. He actually found that remote workers are more secure and more vigilante than office space workers. It is best to involve the remote workers when looking to create security policies. They have done a lot of work with healthcare, education, and government. People care 4x more about personal privacy than they do about security policies. Denis talks about how genZ is wired differently than other generations towards cybersecurity, they think more about privacy.   Connect with Denis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisosheamobilementor/ Visit Mobile Mentor: https://www.mobile-mentor.com/   Visit Short Arms website: https://www.shortarmsolutions.com/    You can follow us at: Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shortarmsolutions  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjUNoFuy6d1rouj_SBg3Qkw/featured  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShortArmSAS  

Join us on TechTime Radio with Nathan Mumm, the show that makes you go "Hummmm" Technology news of the week for August 14th - August 20th, 2022.Today on TechTime Radio with Nathan Mumm, Apple is jumping into ads on your phone, and a look back to exploding laptops, all this and more. First, guest Denis O'Shea joins our show, and we ask him about password hygiene and what it takes to go passwordless for our home and work computers. Then, Gwen Way joins the show with a new gadget, and "O Boy, what is happening to META again." In addition, we have our standard features, including "Technology Fail of the Week" | "This Week in Technology" | "Nathan Nugget," and, of course, our "Pick of the Day" whiskey tasting. So, sit back, raise a glass, and welcome to TechTime with Nathan Mumm. Episode 114: Starts at 1:39--- [Now on Today's Show]: Starts at 3:31--- [Technology Fail of the Week]: Starts at 4:21Meta's chatbot is not a very big fan of Mark Zuckerberg --- [Top Stories in The First Five Minutes]: Starts at 9:45--- Is Apple about to become an advertising giant? - https://tinyurl.com/mshm6d9y --- Snapchat rolls out option to let parents see who their teens are messaging - https://tinyurl.com/4bpj2wrz ---Elon Musk sells $6.9bn of Tesla shares as Twitter lawsuit looms - https://tinyurl.com/3x7k2tep --- [Pick of the Day - Whiskey Tasting Review]: Starts at 25:02Wilderness Trail Wheated Single Barrel Family Reserve - Private Barrel Pick | 115 Proof | $69.99 --- [Ask the Expert]: Starts at 27:43Denis O'Shea founded Mobile Mentor in New Zealand in 2004. In 2017, O'Shea moved the company to Nashville, Tennessee, with a focus on securing the mobile workforce in industries such as healthcare, education, finance, and government services. hexaminesns password hygiene and what it takes to go passwordless for our home and work computers. --- [This Week in Technology]: Starts at 44:04August 14, 2006 - Dell Laptops Catch Fire! Dell and Sony admit that flaws in Sony-manufactured batteries used in certain Dell laptops could result in the batteries overheating, catching fire, or exploding. They recall over 4.1 million batteries, the largest computer-related recall in history. This came after several widely publicized reports, and in the preceding months, a few dell laptops did catch on fire during the recall. The recall covered 4m Dell laptops sold between April 2004 and July 2006. --- [Marc's Mumbles Whiskey Details]: Starts at 47:17--- Gadgets and Gear with Gwen]: Starts at 48:30Shargeek Capsule Gravity: Your Futuristic Efficiency Booster Pomodoro Timer| Kitchen Timer|5,000mAh Power Bank |Flip to Countdown|20W Fast-charge iPhone, iPad & MacBook|Cyberpunk See-through Design --- [Mike's Mesmerizing Moment brought to us by StoriCoffee®]: Starts at 51:52--- [Pick of the Day]: Starts at 54:09Wilderness Trail Wheated Single Barrel Family Reserve - Private Barrel Pick | 115 Proof | $69.99 Marc: Thumbs Up Nathan: Thumbs UpOrganize Chaos Podcast - Chris Ronzio If you're a business owner or entrepreneur feeling the chaos, you need the Organize Chaos podcast!StoriCofee with TechTimeRadio StoriCoffee is a proud sponsor of Mike's Mesmerizing moments and of the TTR weekly giveaways. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

CyberFront Z's failed influence operation. Iranian operators target Albanian government networks. CISA issues two ICS security advisories. Andy Robbins of SpecterOps to discuss Attack Paths in Azure. Denis O'Shea of Mobile Mentor talking on the intersection of endpoint security and employee experience. CISA and ACSC issue a joint advisory on top malware strains. or links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/11/150 Selected reading. Quarterly Adversarial Threat Report (Meta) Meta took down Russian troll farm that supported country's invasion of Ukraine (The Hill) Russia's Infamous Troll Farm Is Back -- and Sh*tting the Bed (Rolling Stone)  Meta's threat report highlights clumsy attempt to manipulate Ukraine discourse (TechCrunch)  Likely Iranian Threat Actor Conducts Politically Motivated Disruptive Activity Against Albanian Government Organizations (Mandiant)  CISA Alert AA22-216A – 2021 top malware strains. (The CyberWire) 2021 Top Malware Strains (CISA) Digi ConnectPort X2D (CISA) Cisco Releases Security Updates for RV Series Routers (CISA)

To get noticed on several continents and get a million customers sounds quite a journey, for sure. In this episode, Founder of Mobile Mentor, Denis O'Shea, shares his very own journey on how he achieved both of these through partnerships and networking.Denis also shares how he convinced Nokia and Vodafone to fund his research about mobile users and usage, which became the biggest stepping stone of his entrepreneurial journey. He also shares how business' journey evolved from focusing on mobile users to his now called the 'Endpoint System'. And lastly, he shares and elaborates how he gets himself and his company #getnoticed through partnership.You can read more about the research done by Denis here - https://endpointecosystem.com/Post-production, transcript and show notes by XCD Virtual AssistantsThe Marque of an EntrepreneurGet noticed as an entrepreneur with the 19 Dots range of merchandise; bottles, cups, caps et alSocial listening - google alert killer!Generate leads and market your product using social listeningGet Otter with 1-month FREE Pro LiteGenerate rich notes for meetings, interviews, lectures, and other important voice conversations.Prowly - the media relations platformProwly has everything you need to get your PR work done. Support the show

To get noticed on several continents and get a million customers sounds quite a journey, for sure. In this episode, Founder of Mobile Mentor, Denis O'Shea, shares his very own journey on how he achieved both of these through partnerships and networking.Denis also shares how he convinced Nokia and Vodafone to fund his research about mobile users and usage, which became the biggest stepping stone of his entrepreneurial journey. He also shares how business' journey evolved from focusing on mobile users to his now called the 'Endpoint System'. And lastly, he shares and elaborates how he gets himself and his company #getnoticed through partnership.You can read more about the research done by Denis here - https://endpointecosystem.com/Post-production, transcript and show notes by XCD Virtual AssistantsThe Marque of an EntrepreneurGet noticed as an entrepreneur with the 19 Dots range of merchandise; bottles, cups, caps et alSocial listening - google alert killer!Generate leads and market your product using social listeningGet Otter with 1-month FREE Pro LiteGenerate rich notes for meetings, interviews, lectures, and other important voice conversations.Prowly - the media relations platformProwly has everything you need to get your PR work done. Support the show

Denis O'Shea founded Mobile Mentor in New Zealand in 2004. Since then, the company has helped millions of people unlock the full potential of their technology. In 2017, O'Shea moved to Nashville, Tennessee to launch the company's US business, with a focus on securing the mobile workforce in industries such as healthcare, education, finance and government services. In addition to being a top Microsoft partner, they are also certified by Apple and Google.      CONNECT WITH Denis O'Shea Website: https://www.mobile-mentor.com LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisosheamobilementor/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5rjWEmMR_GCXQ9nCim7rIg   CONNECT WITH Cedric Francis Website: https://www.lead2greatness.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedricbfrancis Twitter: https://twitter.com/cedricbfrancis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedric_francis/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedric-francis-a0544037/   DONATE TO Meet the Streets Outreach Website: https://www.mtsoutreach.org   Disclosure: Links contain affiliates. When you buy through one of our links we will receive a commission. This is at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting Lead to Greatness and allowing us to continue to bring you valuable content.   Promo:    Try Audible Premium Plus and Get up to two free audiobooks: https://amzn.to/3as87Aw   Recording Equipment    Mic - https://amzn.to/3dHeSAi   Road Castor Pro - https://amzn.to/3aujvvS   Headset - https://amzn.to/2QM2O8a    Mic Cable - https://amzn.to/3dJ9Wec   USB Cable (Mac Book Only) - https://amzn.to/2PbAPy2   USB Cable (Windows Only) - https://amzn.to/3sK5K2h    Cable Compatible with Bose Brands - https://amzn.to/32BpN8j    Camera - https://amzn.to/3ncI7Oz    Mini Switcher - https://amzn.to/3dJGiWy    Micro HDMI Cable - https://amzn.to/3tISvQK    High Speed HDMI to HDMI Cable - https://amzn.to/3v3NfaG  

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In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Denis O'Shea about balancing virtual work security with employee experience; running a paper-less, server-less, password-less business. See the video here: https://youtu.be/1rZTHzPLRQQ. Denis O'Shea (https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisosheamobilementor/) founded Mobile Mentor in New Zealand in 2004. Since then, the company has helped millions of people unlock the full potential of their technology. In 2017, O'Shea moved to Nashville, Tennessee to launch the company's US business, with a focus on securing the mobile workforce in industries such as healthcare, education, finance and government services. Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts! Go to cardiotabs.com/innovations and use code innovations to get a free Mental Health Pack featuring Cardiotabs Omega-3 Lemon Minis and Curcumin when you sign up for a subscription. Get 3 months of GUSTO free when you run your first payroll, at Gusto.com/HCI. Get up to 20% off by using code HCI for the summer sale at shop.Ekster.com/HCI. Check out the Ready for Takeoff podcast at Wix.com/readyfortakeoff. Check out Zapier.com/HCI to explore their business automations! Go to Swag.com/HCI and use promo code HCI10. Check out the HCI Academy: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work! Check out the LinkedIn Alchemizing Human Capital Newsletter. Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Future Leader. Check out Dr. Westover's book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership. Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership. Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine. Ranked #5 Workplace Podcast Ranked #6 Performance Management Podcast Ranked #7 HR Podcast Ranked #12 Talent Management Podcast Ranked in the Top 20 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts  Ranked in the Top 30 Leadership Podcasts Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 592296) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Data security is something we take for granted.  We don't often think about the consequences, until one of our devices or data servers gets hacked.I'm talking about password protection.It's a subject most of us overlook - me too! - until its too late. And it's not only personal data, companies face dire situations when a hacker gets into their records and holds them for ransom.Today I'm speaking with Denis O'Shea, a technology expert and founder of Mobile Mentor, an endpoint ecosystem helping companies create the right balance between good security and employee experience.  Mobile Mentor was named Microsoft's 2021 Global Partner of the year for modern endpoint management.In this podcast Denis talks about- Why we need to ditch our passwords-  What's driving the surge in security breaches and ransomware attacks- How to secure remote workers who are using their personal devices for company businessUSEFUL LINKS:Connect with Denis O'Shea:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisosheamobilementor/Learn more about Mobile Mentor:  http://www.mobile-mentor.comMobile Mentor's Research:  https://endpointecosystem.com/Learn more about the Current Situation in Sourcing:  https://thecurrentsituation.netA Seat at The Table website:  https://seat.fm

On today's show, we discuss how to appropriately balance your company's cyber security with your employee experience. Denis O'Shea founded Mobile Mentor in New Zealand in 2004. Since then, the company has helped millions of people unlock the full potential of their technology. In 2017, O'Shea moved to Nashville, Tennessee to launch the company's US business, with a focus on securing the mobile workforce in industries such as healthcare, education, finance and government services.  Mobile Mentor is a global leader in the endpoint ecosystem, helping clients to navigate the right balance between security and employee experience. The company was named Microsoft's 2021 Global Partner of the year for Modern Endpoint Management primarily for their work helping Alive Hospice safely treat patients during COVID 19. In addition to being a top Microsoft partner, they are also certified by Apple and Google. Mobile Mentor has recently worked with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Michigan Medicine, Mayo Clinic and the US Coast Guard. Key Takeaways:How has the pandemic shifted the way employees work and shifted the balance between employer and employee?Increase in employees working from homeIncrease in cybercrime with cyber criminals going after healthcare, government, schools, etc.Global chip shortage which brought about the "bring your own laptops" policiesHiring and onboarding done remotelyThe Great ResignationWhat is the biggest risk of employees using personal devices?Password hygiene. - Employees are typically reckless with passwords, writing them in a notebook or in a note on their phone.  We have too many passwords, and we are managing them badly. What is the solution to rampant bad password hygiene?Be password-less. Do away with passwords, and instead use:Biometrics Single sign-onMulti-factorHow can we combat a lack of balance leaning toward companies being too strict with conditional access policies? Allow exceptions by request, when traveling for example.Allow trusted devices already approved.Remote workers and Generation Z employees both bring about a "Shadow IT" - employees using their own devices and apps/tools. How can we combat a lack of balance leaning toward employees being too lax with cyber security?Involve these groups in the decision-making process when choosing collaboration tools. They will pressure-test them and point out weaknesses.Use technology tools to detect what apps/tools are being used.Re-frame "company security" to "privacy". Younger employees care about personal privacy, and are better able to relate that to customer privacy and ultimately company privacy.What do you see being different in 5 years?Quick and efficient onboarding. This will go from a 3-day painful process to a scenario where the employee will be the first to touch the device. They'll have a one-time access code and the device will self-configure, giving access to everything needed, set up properly. Rather than a 3-day process, they will be up and running within an hour.No Passwords. Biometrics used instead.More personal devices, rather than company-provided devices. How do we combat security breaches?Give only the minimum amount of access to do the job. Use time-restricted access when more access is needed temporarily. Create dynamic groups as the privilege set, rather than users. Add users to the group, and remove as needed.Connect with Denis O'Shea:Research data - https://endpointecosystem.comCompany website -

WEDI Education Director Michael McNutt sits in for Matthew and chats with Denis O'Shea, founder of Mobile Mentor, a global leader in endpoint ecosystem, helping clients navigate the right balance between security and employee experience. The pandemic has changed the landscape and ushered in a new level of remote working. The two discuss the changes in remote working over the past 2 years, how it has affected healthcare data security and how the industry's youngest employees, Generation Z, may hold the secret to how employers need to evolve their policies on privacy and security.   Read Mobile Mentor's study here, Healthcare Endpoint Ecosystem Study — The Endpoint Ecosystem

Denis O'Shea, founder of Mobile Mentor. The company was named Microsoft's 2021 Global Partner of the year for Modern Endpoint Management .Mobile Mentor is a global leader in the endpoint ecosystem, helping clients to navigate the right balance between security and employee experience. Denis' company has just published the results of a study to understand the hybrid workforce, specifically remote workers coming out of the pandemic  https://endpointecosystem.com .  A ground breaking new study about how people are actually using devices in high-risk and highly regulated industries.  Some of the findings were very surprising he shares some of the key points in the podcast.   The blurred lines between work and personal devices The changing attitudes of workers since the start of the pandemic.Gen Z's new role in the workforcePrivacy notices and GenZCyber training and Gen Z You can also check out Denis's website: http://www.mobile-mentor.comThis Episode is sponsored by the http://www.TrustBridge.co.ukWe help  Companies , start-ups to meet privacy and cyber security requirements and standards so they close sales deals quicker and can achieve cyber privacy alignment certifications in minimum time The DataprotectionPrivacy.co.uk  podcast is hosted by David Clarke follow me on twitter @1davidclarke 102k followershttps://twitter.com/1DavidClarkeFounder of the linkedin GDPR Technology Group 21k membershttps://www.linkedin.com/groups/12017677Connect with me on Linkedin  https://www.linkedin.com/in/1davidclarke/

The rise of remote work has changed businesses in many ways. One of the most notable consequences has been its effect on the way employees behave and work. Not only is the line between work and home life becoming increasingly blurred, but the distinction between our work and personal devices has also become less clear than ever. While it may seem simpler and cheaper to allow your employees to work on their own devices, the truth is that the laxness around regulated devices and passwords is creating a huge security risk at a time when the threat of cybercrime attacks, like hacking and ransomware, has never been higher. Here to help us tackle this important topic is Denis O'Shea, Founder of Mobile Mentor, a company that provides its clients with invisible securities that aren't disruptive to their employees' workflow. In our conversation, Denis describes the challenge that companies currently face in attempting to create a robust security system, while also ensuring a seamless employee experience, and what can be done about it. We also discuss their surprise win of the prestigious Microsoft Partner of the Year award, how it was all thanks to several innovative shifts they'd instituted over the past two years, and what they're doing to make sure they win again next year. To learn more about security in 2022 and how to leverage the power of an award to scale effectively, make sure you tune in today! 

In our complex world of hybrid work and BYO technology, how do organisations maintain security? Mobile Mentor's CEO Daniel McCarthy and Head of Sales, NZ Jared Pedersen discuss with Nadia Phillips (Umbrellar Head of Marketing and Operations) how the pandemic has accelerated the practice of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) when onboarding new employees and how working from home has presented major challenges to keeping business data secure. They demystify the methodology of Zero Trust and outline how tools organisations may already have, such as Microsoft 365 E3 and E5 licences, can build a Zero Trust architecture that works. For a regular dose of Mobile Mentor thought leadership, sign up to their regular newsletter.

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Intel, Denis O'Shea, founder of Mobile Mentor about his experience, research, and advice in onboarding remote workers, especially Gen Z workers. Blog: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/government/podcasts/embracing-digital-transformation-episode79.html Video: https://youtu.be/Ysrwx9JVpJg

Denis O'Shea founded Mobile Mentor in New Zealand in 2004. Since then, the company has helped millions of people unlock the full potential of their technology. In 2017, O'Shea moved to Nashville, Tennessee to launch the company's US business, with a focus on securing the mobile workforce in industries such as healthcare, education, finance, and government services. Mobile Mentor is a global leader in the endpoint ecosystem, helping clients to navigate the right balance between security and employee experience. The company was named Microsoft's 2021 Global Partner of the year for Modern Endpoint Management primarily for their work helping Alive Hospice safely treat patients during COVID 19.

Denis O'Shea joins me on Tech Talks Daily in a discussion about securing remote workers using their personal devices. We also talk about balancing security with employee experience, and he shares a few tips around running a paper-less, server-less, password-less business. Finally, I learn more about the story behind Mobile Mentor. Denis O'Shea founded Mobile Mentor in New Zealand in 2004. Since then, the company has helped millions of people unlock the full potential of their technology. In 2017, O'Shea moved to Nashville, Tennessee to launch the company's US business, with a focus on securing the mobile workforce in industries such as healthcare, education, finance, and government services.  Mobile Mentor is a global leader in the endpoint ecosystem, helping clients navigate the right balance between security and employee experience. The company was named Microsoft's 2021 Global Partner of the year for Modern Endpoint Management primarily for their work helping Alive Hospice safely treat patients during COVID 19.  In addition to being a top Microsoft partner, they are also certified by Apple and Google. In addition, mobile Mentor has recently worked with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Michigan Medicine, Mayo Clinic, and the US Coast Guard.

Denis O'Shea launched Mobile Mentor in New Zealand in 2004. Since then, the company has assisted over 1 million individuals in being more secure and productive with their laptops, tablets, smartphones, and apps. As a worldwide leader in the endpoint environment, the company was named Microsoft's 2021 Global Partner of the year for Modern Endpoint Management. When it comes to consumers, business development, execution, quality assurance and recommendations for businesses, I also spoke with company CEO Daniel McCarthy, sales manager for New Zealand Jared Pedersen, and VP of products and innovation Shane Sloan.

Name: Daniel McCarthyCurrent title: CEOCurrent organisation: Mobile MentorDaniel defines himself as a global citizen, living in Auckland, New Zealand, and leading a technology services company across Australia, New Zealand and the USA.  An engineering graduate who has worked in commercial leadership roles in many countries and organisations such as Avis, Procter & Gamble, LEK Consulting, etc.  He is passionate about leading authentically and always learning from others.  He is the CEO of Mobile Mentor, recently awarded Microsoft Global Partner of the Year in Modern Endpoint Management!Resources mentioned in this episode:Free Download of The Leadership Survival Guide (10 World-Class Leaders Reveal Their Secrets)The Leadership Conversations PodcastThe Jonno White Leadership PodcastThe Leadership Question of the Day PodcastClarity Website7 Questions on Leadership SeriesWe'd Love To Interview YOU In Our 7 Questions On Leadership Series!Subscribe To Clarity's Mailing ListJonno White's eBook Step Up or Step OutJonno White's Book Step Up or Step Out (Amazon)

Our world is going more "online" by the day. This shift has led to a massive question I believe all leaders should be able to answer, how do you lead people you never met?  In this episode, Denis O'Shea answers this question beautifully! Denis is the founder and chairman of Mobile Mentor. He founded Mobile Mentor in 2004 in New Zealand and moved to the USA in 2017 to open a US office. He has also worked in Finland and Switzerland and has extensive experience doing business in China, Brazil, and Australia.   Denis grew up in Ireland, but he and his extended family all relocated to NZ over the past 20 years.  Denis has a New Zealand wife, and they have 3 teenage kids studying in the US.   With such a diverse background and wealth of experience with different cultures, let's tap into Denis' wisdom as we talk about leading people you never met. On this episode: Learn more about Denis' background and journey into leadership  There has been a huge shift in leadership, we have to lead people in remote locations and get them connected to our purpose and mission  Denis talks about the rigorous process he uses to onboard new talent into the organization to get them to success (or failure) faster  This is the future model, not the exception: How remote workers have become the norm.  Denis shares how the importance of authenticity of your relationship with remote workers. They need human connection Tips and tricks to keep things fresh and overcome “Zoom Fatigue”  Key Takeaways: Do one thing well  When you get tired, bring in fresh people  Power has shifted from the employer to the employee Remote workers need to be pulled into your vision  Set up self-management by giving a strong “Why”  Your relationships need to be authentic  Tweetable Quotes: “You will at some point get tired… When that happens it doesn't mean you need to get out, or diversify, or leave what you're doing .but rather bring in fresh people.” - Denis O'Shea “We're hiring people in remote locations that we never met. We have to lead them, we have to set a mission, we have to pull them into our strategy, we have to be able to get them connected with our purpose… and this all happens through the screen.” - Denis O'Shea “I think today's employees are looking for more than a job, more than a paycheck; they're genuinely looking for a purpose, and they're restless.” - Denis O'Shea Connect with Denis O'Shea on https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisosheamobilementor/ (LinkedIn) or reach out to denis@mobile-mentor.com. Check out https://www.mobile-mentor.com/ (https://www.mobile-mentor.com/) to give the security your employees want.  Resources:  Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.com Website: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/ (http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/)  Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/) Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/)

Hello Looking Forward listener!Hey, do you get annoyed by having to have 200… or maybe it's 2000 passwords? Can you imagine a world that's passwordless. My guest expert, Denis O'Shea, founder of Mobile Mentor, says most of us should get there soon. He also has a lot to say about Generation Z, and what impact they're going to have on tomorrow's working world. And if you're one of those people who needs a tug of the arm to protect yourself, your phone, and your computer, you'll really appreciate what Denis has to say about that!But what I really love in this second part of our two-part series with Denis O'Shea is his excitement about the huge number of OPPORTUNITIES he sees for people all over the world, especially those who know how to communicate and collaborate effectively. These are opportunities related to computer and phone security, the expanding and improving technology tools available to us, and the ever-increasing number of mobile workers around the globe.You'll find more about Denis, Mobile Mentor, the Microsoft award it earned in 2021, its clients, how to get its research results for FREE, …and more by visiting the podcast page at www.jeff-ostroff.comIf you like this episode, please give it a “like” or a positive review on the podcast hosting site you listened to it, and hey, you can let me know about that, too, if you want. :)- You can also let me know if you have any ideas for trend topics or guest experts we might want to feature on Looking Forward.And while you're at it, why not tell a family member or friend about this episode or any of our nearly 100 other Looking Forward episodes. Any one of them will not point you in the direction of a potential global opportunity, it will also make for a great conversation! Looking Forward is THE podcast about how you might capitalize on OPPORTUNITIES created by global trends that will continue in the future. Think... jobs, careers, business start-ups, entrepreneurial ventures, investments, and life enrichment.Guests are experts in their field, and most are C-suite executives, household names, authors, and/or from prestigious universities or similar organizations.Looking Forward is a great source for media outlets, podcast producers, telecom companies, audio publishers, etc. to include as part of their content. This is what MTN, the gigantic telecom company in Africa, will soon do.To discuss revenue-sharing opportunities to distribute our content-- which can be customized and reformatted to meet your needs and those of your target audience-- please contact us at www.jeff-ostroff.comLooking Forward also offers a smart and affordable way for advertisers to promote their products or services, especially given its positive spin and informative, entertaining, and wholesome content.For more information, or to inquire about Jeff's podcast creation and hosting services, B2B interviewing, voice acting, training, meeting facilitation or speaking services, please contact us atwww.jeff-ostroff.com You can also request to have Jeff appear on your show. He's informative, articulate, and engaging!

Hello Looking Forward listener!Did you know how easy it is for cybercriminals to get into our accounts because of our passwords? I knew having lots of passwords wasn't a great thing, but honestly, I had no idea how vulnerable this makes us…, and if we are part of an organization, our companies, too! Listen to what's happening in today's world of personal computer, mobile phones, and cybersecurity in Part 2 of our two-part series with our guest expert, Denis O'Shea, founder of Mobile Mentor.In Part 2, which will air next week, Denis will peer into the future and shed light on the things Looking Forward is most noted for: opportunities. in this case, opportunities related to computer and phone security, the ever-expanding world of mobile workers and more. You'll find more about Mobile Mentor and Denis by visiting the podcast page at www.jeff-ostroff.comIf you like this episode, please give it a “like” or a positive review on the podcast hosting site you listened to it, and hey, you can let me know about that, too, if you want. :)- You can also let me know if you have any ideas for trend topics or guest experts we might want to feature on Looking Forward or if you'd be interested in having me, yes ME, on your podcast or program. I promise you. I have a lot to say!And while you're at it, why not tell a family member or friend about this episode or any of our nearly 100 other Looking Forward episodes. Any one of them will not point you in the direction of a potential global opportunity, it will also make for a great conversation! Looking Forward is THE podcast about how you might capitalize on OPPORTUNITIES created by global trends that will continue in the future. Think... jobs, careers, business start-ups, entrepreneurial ventures, investments, and life enrichment.Guests are experts in their field, and most are C-suite executives, household names, authors, and/or from prestigious universities or similar organizations.Looking Forward is a great source for media outlets, podcast producers, telecom companies, audio publishers, etc. to include as part of their content. This is what MTN, the gigantic telecom company in Africa, will soon do.To discuss revenue-sharing opportunities to distribute our content-- which can be customized and reformatted to meet your needs and those of your target audience-- please contact us at www.jeff-ostroff.comLooking Forward also offers a smart and affordable way for advertisers to promote their products or services, especially given its positive spin and informative, entertaining, and wholesome content.For more information, or to inquire about Jeff's podcast creation and hosting services, B2B interviewing, voice acting, training, meeting facilitation or speaking services, please contact us atwww.jeff-ostroff.com You can also request to have Jeff appear on your show. He's informative, articulate, and engaging!