In this episode of The Resilience Room, Sam sits down with Mike Vetri, Senior Director of SecOps at Veeva Systems and a former Air Force Cyberspace Operations Officer. Mike shares his fascinating transition from training as a military pilot to finding his true calling in cyber defense during the early 2010s—a time when the industry was still widely misunderstood.

Drawing from his extensive military background and his journey as a corporate security leader, Mike explains how emotional intelligence and empathy are not just "soft skills," but critical drivers that directly impact a company’s performance and revenue goals. He digs deep into the realities of cybersecurity burnout, sharing tactical leadership frameworks—like the four pillars of moderation (time, money, recognition, and development)—to keep high-performing teams thriving under pre ...