Joseph Lee, the CEO Girl Dad of JLGOV and best-selling author of “Ripping Off the Mask,” whose cybersecurity, government contracting, and executive leadership expertise has transformed how professionals navigate vulnerability in high-stakes environments joins Enterprise Radio.
This episode of Enterprise Radio is in association with the Author Channel.
Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Joseph Lee discuss the following:
- Your book “Ripping Off the Mask” chronicles your journey from facing significant adversity to reaching the boardroom. Can you share what inspired you to tell this story and how “strategic silence” played a role in your success?
- As someone who’s faced significant barriers on your path to success, how have you balanced vulnerability with the need for strength in the boardroom, especially in fields like government contracting and cybersecurity?
- Your career spans IT implementation, cybersecurity, and executive leadership. How has your experience overcoming adversity shaped your approach to leading teams through difficult challenges?
- For listeners looking to improve their government contracting outcomes despite facing their own barriers to entry, what specific strategies from your book would you recommend implementing immediately?
- As a “Girl Dad” who has reached the CEO level, how does your experience overcoming adversity inform the lessons you share with your daughters about facing their own challenges in their futures?
Joseph Lee is the CEO and proud #GirlDad of JLGOV, a recognized leader in government contracting and cybersecurity, and the author of Ripping Off the Mask. His extraordinary journey—from overcoming deep personal adversity to achieving executive leadership—has shaped his groundbreaking approach to “strategic silence” and “calculated disclosure,” redefining how organizations navigate high-pressure environments. He holds a Master’s in Cyber Security & Cyber Space, a Bachelor’s in Information Systems Management, and a Certificate in Project Management for IT Professionals, along with multiple cybersecurity certifications that reflect his commitment to secure, resilient IT solutions.
With over 20 years of experience across IT implementation, legal affairs, and executive strategy, Joseph has led major federal cybersecurity initiatives, advised leadership teams on scalable growth, and broken barriers in sectors historically closed to leaders like him. His philosophy—observation as preparation—guides his work in fostering high-performing, inclusive teams built on discipline, clarity, and resilience. As a devoted father and authentic leader, Joseph’s story and his book, Ripping Off the Mask, inspire professionals navigating adversity while striving to lead with purpose in complex environments.
Website: https://www.joeleewrites.com
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