IT Empowerment Blog
Episode 50 Jeremy Blount
Jeremy Blount brings a rare mix of honesty, faith, humor, and real-life leadership experience to this episode of Servant Leader’s Library. From ministry and hospice work to construction, business leadership, and serving his community, Jeremy’s story shows how servant leadership can show up in some of the most unexpected places.
3 Ways to Clean Your Cyber House
Old logins, shared passwords, unused accounts, and outdated permissions may seem like small issues, but they can quietly create real cybersecurity risk for your business.
A simple cyber cleanup can help close those gaps, protect sensitive data, and give your team a safer technology environment to work in.
Fake Emails and AI Scams: Can Your Team Spot the Difference?
AI-powered phishing scams are becoming more convincing, putting businesses at greater risk of fraud, stolen credentials, and data exposure. Learn how to spot phishing, smishing, and vishing threats before they impact your organization.
Tech Layoffs Are Changing the Workforce. Is Your IT Support Ready?
Tech layoffs and AI-driven workforce changes are putting more pressure on businesses to do more with smaller teams.
Even when headcount shifts, IT support, cybersecurity, compliance, and technology planning still need attention.
Episode 49 Joe Palm
In this episode of Servant Leader’s Library, Nick talks with Joe Palm, author of Practical Servant Leadership, about trust, accountability, workplace culture, and what it truly means to lead with courage. Joe shares the story that shaped his leadership journey and explains why servant leadership takes humility, sacrifice, and a real commitment to putting people first.
How Leadership, Technology, and Risk Are Becoming More Connected
Technology is a crucial part of an organization’s operating foundation. When it influences operations, client trust, security, and business continuity, it belongs in executive-level conversations. As new tools continue to emerge, so do new risks, making it even more important for leadership to stay aware of how technology decisions can impact the business.
Episode 48 Steve Herr
What happens when mission, technology, and servant leadership come together? In this episode of Servant Leader’s Library, Nicholas Paulukow talks with Steve Herr, Ph.D., CEO of coLAB, about leading mission-driven organizations with purpose, structure, and strategy. Steve shares his perspective on staying grounded in the mission while building the systems needed to grow.
Episode 47 René Dekker
René Dekker joins Nicholas Paulukow to share how servant leadership has shaped his journey from international business to pastoral ministry and now as CEO of Global Disciples. Their conversation explores how faith, humility, and a strong sense of purpose can influence leadership across cultures, workplaces, and mission-driven organizations. René reflects on the importance of leading with excellence, serving others well, and keeping a greater mission at the center of every role.
IT Cost Management: Stop Surprise IT Expenses
Finance leaders don’t mind investing in IT — they mind being surprised by it. Learn why predictable IT costs reduce more risk than cheap IT, and how to stop surprise invoices from throwing off your forecasts, your cash flow, and your credibility with leadership.
Episode 46 Monty Fowler
Monty Fowler explains “executive debt”—the long-term cost of short-term leadership decisions—and how clear strategy, healthy culture, and integrity help leaders scale without burning out teams.
Construction Document Management for Active Jobsites
Construction document management helps prevent jobsite downtime, keep crews working during outages, stop rework from outdated drawings, and reduce cyber insurance risk.
How Do I Know If Our IT Is Secure?
How do I know if our IT is secure? A plain-English guide for CFOs to review IT risk, cost visibility, controls, and insurance readiness.