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as we sit down with Daniel Hammond, an author, interrogator, inventor, and cybersecurity expert with a wealth of unique experiences. Daniel is known for his remarkable ability to "break things for good"—analyzing weak connections and behaviors to uncover vulnerabilities and drive improvements. He brings this skill to various fields, from military interrogation to designing cyber exercises that prepare organizations for potential cyberattacks.Daniel’s career has been shaped by his father’s empathy and his mother’s analytical rigor, which have deeply influenced his problem-solving mindset. In this interview, Daniel shares stories from his time as an Army combat veteran, paratrooper, and military intelligence instructor, including his interactions with high-profile detainees and the complexities of navigating cultural differences.We also dive into Daniel’s passion for justice, particularly in addressing issues like human trafficking and immigration. As the managing partner of Customer Driven Leadership LLC and president of Business Interrogation LLC, Daniel’s mission is to help a thousand kingdom-focused entrepreneurs achieve their dreams while making a positive impact in the world.This episode is packed with fascinating insights into leadership, cybersecurity, and human connection, along with Daniel’s love for writing and contributing to books on leadership and personal growth. Daniel Hammond's superpower is identifying weak connections and breaking things for good.- He designs cyber exercises to simulate disasters and help organizations prepare for cyberattacks.- Daniel’s ability to understand people and their vulnerabilities was shaped by his unique upbringing and military background.- Human connection is essential for creating success and driving positive impact.- Daniel is passionate about addressing societal injustices, including human trafficking and immigration reform.- His dream is to help a thousand kingdom-focused entrepreneurs achieve their goals. Daniel Hammond: - Co-Author of Customer Driven Leadership Legacy Edition - Contributor to multiple best-selling books in the US, UK, and Australia - Managing Partner of Customer Driven Leadership LLC - President of Business Interrogation LLC and Cyber Exercise Association 501c3 - Army Combat Veteran, Paratrooper, Military Intelligence Instructor - Cyber Threat Intelligence and Cyber Exercise Consultant - Maxwell Leadership Certified Speaker/Trainer/Coach - Philanthropist, co-founder of a nursing school and clinic in Honduras**Keywords**: cybersecurity, military intelligence, interrogation, human connection, entrepreneurship, leadership, human trafficking, justice, writing00:00 - Introduction to Daniel Hammond 01:01 - Breaking Things for Good 02:29 - Designing Cyber Exercises 03:28 - Influences and Mindset 33:24 - Cybersecurity and the Importance of Human Connection 35:22 - Navigating Cultural Differences and Judgment 44:58 - Addressing Injustice: Human Trafficking and Immigration 50:28 - Helping Kingdom-Focused Entrepreneurs Achieve Their Dreams 54:48 - The Joy of Writing and Contributing to Books "I break things for good."- "I simulate disasters so that leadership teams can think what would it be like if we were hacked."- "Human connection is everything to me." "I had a unique relationship with someone responsible for killing 100 to 200,000 people."--- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.