The Bookshelf Edit Episode 2

Farah Benis Reviews It’s not in the Manual by Michael Gips.

In this episode of The Bookshelf Edit, Farah explores It’s Not in the Manual: Real-World Leadership for Security and Risk Professionals by Michael Gips. She unpacks the book’s core themes - including leadership without clear rules, managing risk rather than “solving” it, and how leaders operate when frameworks fall short - and explains why these insights matter for today’s security and risk professionals.

Plus, Mike himself joins for an exclusive interview, sharing his insights on leadership and why this book now.

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