Welcome to another enlightening episode of CISO Tradecraft! In this episode, host G. Mark Hardy dives deep into the critical topic of CISO burnout with special guest Raghav Singh, a PhD candidate from the University of Buffalo. This is an eye-opening session for anyone in the cybersecurity field, especially those in or aspiring to the CISO role. Raghav shares valuable insights from his extensive research on the unique stresses faced by CISOs, the organizational factors contributing to burnout, and practical coping mechanisms. We also explore the evolutionary phases of CISOs, from technical experts to strategic business enablers. Whether you're dealing with resource limitations, seeking executive support, or managing ever-evolving cybersecurity threats, this episode offers actionable advice to navigate the demanding role of a CISO successfully. Don't forget to like, comment, and share to help other CISOs and cybersecurity leaders! Big Thanks to our Sponsor CruiseCon - https://cruisecon.com/ CruiseCon Discount Code: CISOTRADECRAFT10 Transcripts: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fhLkaj_JetlYFQ50Q69uMGmsw3fS3Wqa CISO Burnout - https://aisel.aisnet.org/amcis2023/sig_lead/sig_lead/4/ CISO-CIO Power Dynamics https://aisel.aisnet.org/amcis2024/is_leader/is_leader/6/  Cybersec professionals and AI integration https://aisel.aisnet.org/amcis2024/security/security/29/ Raghav can be reached on [email protected] Chapters  00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 02:34 Understanding CISO Burnout 03:24 PhD Journey and Challenges 10:12 Key Findings on CISO Burnout 18:39 Six Sources of CISO Burnout 32:47 CISO Maturity Levels 42:57 Conclusion and Call to Action