Fed Time Stories

From NCIS to a Fortune 500: Tammy Morton's Leadership Journey

David Brant & John Gill Season 1 Episode 20

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Join us as we explore the remarkable career of Tammy Morton, a trailblazing leader in law enforcement and corporate security. From her early days at NCIS to managing security for the Gates family and leading security programs at major corporations, Tammy shares invaluable insights on leadership, navigating challenges, and the evolving landscape of security.

The conversation explores how Morton’s 35+ year career across NCIS, corporate security, global enterprises, mergers, transformations, and crisis environments shaped her belief that security leadership is ultimately built on people, judgment, and trust

The episode goes beyond technical security expertise to focus on the skills that help leaders earn credibility: executive influence, relationship-building, business alignment, steady decision-making under pressure, and the ability to communicate risk in a way that moves an organization forward. Morton also offers perspective for women in security, encouraging emerging leaders to advocate for their value, build strong support networks, and lead before they have the title.

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