I recall feeling a tad jealous that he got all the credit. But then I thought to myself, "Whoa! Isn't this what you had hoped for? Isn't this why you hired him?" So, I congratulated him and bragged about him to my boss. Today, he remains one of the most honest and intelligent guys I know.

Is it possible that three simple rules can make you a great manager? Yes. Hire the right guys, set them free, and give them all the glory. It works. Now back to finding some really smart guys!

What do you think?

This week's journal is written by a real security manager, "C.J. Kelly," whose name and employer have been disguised for obvious reasons. Contact her at mscjkelly@yahoo.com, or join the discussions in our security blogs: computerworld.com/blogs/security.