Fear, uncertainty, and doubt. The three viruses that infect and kill. Corporate cultures, investors, partnerships, and strategic plans, all become constrained, twisted, and diluted. We found a woman that has an approach that could act as a vaccine to this systemic plague. I think you will enjoy this great conversation.

At the edge. It implies power. Versatility. Speed. It is where knowledge is accessed in seconds. The security industry is looking for the knowledge and practice of integrating not only their tools together, but, as well, connecting their tools to organizational tools that will make the business smarter, more efficient, and more valuable. This conversation is an example of some of the models needed to accelerate this.

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The Executive Summit Series is a forum that provides an insider view to private, public, and government security. We preview the upcoming agenda with Lynn Mattice whose pedigree and connections are in all three spheres.

It is just a word that means different things to different people. For Brian Tuskan, a global leader in the risk, resilience, and security industry, it implies maturity of person, process, program, and technology. We have a great conversation about the evolution of the industry and his leadership within it.

To truly see someone, you must get through the mask they are wearing. To get through the mask you must be able to create trust. We tracked down a former counter-intelligence officer to learn how he developed his ability to see and know people so that they would trust them. And then we heard how he pivoted to the corporate leadership world. Enjoy this great conversation.

No one wants to see this picture. It offends us. It depresses us. But it is a graphic example of Gallup’s recent poll on the disengagement of the workforce. In this conversation, we find two amazing leaders who decided to change that narrative in their own unique way. It is a conversation of hope in the midst of the Great Resignation.

Dale Buckner is the CEO of Global Guardian, a provider of world-class security solutions, custom-tailored to the individual needs of its global client base. His leadership pedigree includes an extensive intelligence and special operations background with command positions in counter-terrorism, special forces, and classified deployments around the world. The news media often turns to him to comment on events happening around the world. We have a great conversation around the inflection point he sees in his industry and our world.

The Path to Value™ is at the intersection of risk and opportunity. Leaders that are data driven; that have a process by which that data is leveraged for strategic planning and execution of enterprise-level programs and projects will be better able to deliver sustained success and value to the business. This conversation takes place within this context with just such a leader.

There is an article written by a protective intelligence expert and a chief legal officer that opens with this: “General counsel and chief legal officers are multidimensional leaders who touch every part of an organization, guardians guiding legal and regulatory matters for the business, navigating complexity while mitigating risk; catalysts, operators and strategists.” This is why they need strategic support and advice from a senior security leader. Many of them pursue embedding security under their department. Enjoy this conversation with a CLO discussing this very thing.

The Executive Management Team (EMT), assembles the key leaders who are driving the success of the organization. At their best, they navigate and leverage risk and opportunity. Because of this, they need a strategic advisor that has done their homework on their functional roles and how they align with the organization’s goals. An advisor that knows risk and understand how to communicate it to drive organizational and operational success. Should Security be at the table? Hell yes. If they are prepared to have the strategic conversation needed to drive valuable outcomes in the business.

I was reflecting the other day about our perceptions of “normal”. It is interesting we think there is such a thing. The reality is we are thrown curve balls every day. Weather, incidents, health scares, even death. But like the sprout on a fallen log, our true normal is change. I look for people who can remind me of that and inspire me to look for growth in the fallen moments of my life. The conversation with Nick Brossit did just that. Enjoy this great conversation with a great man.

Who am I? Why am I here? What will I leave behind? How will this company help me answer these questions?

You might have asked yourself the first three. But I would guess you have never asked the last one. Nor would your company probably ask you the first three.

Perhaps exploring how the nature of our creations through “work” might engage us differently, would be an interesting concept to explore in this VUCA world of ours in 2022. Enjoy this conversation with a company that specializes in helping you do this. The results will be exponential at the personal, professional, and organizational level.

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Patterns inform. If we observe; if we truly see objectively, if the aperture widens, then the scaffolding we construct might actually hold the weight of truth. Where are you in your path to truly understanding people? Where are you in truly understanding the underpinnings of the business where you apply your time and skills? We attempt to have a conversation around mental models and frameworks; the stories that frame our lives. And it was a great conversation.

More than ever, leaders are vulnerable. And if they are vulnerable, then their families and their companies are as well. We turned to a thought leader and author to uncover how this profession might be changing given the proliferation of the threat and the acceleration of digital transformation of security.

I began this conversation thinking it was about yoga and PTSD. I came away with an appreciation of mindfulness as a core asset of a leader. I have to thank Brian Cooke, an executive leader who as spoken eloquently at our physical events about brokenness, the road back, and the skills one can learn to turn the storms of life into strengths.

Cell phones are like rear ends. Everyone has one. In this latest conversation we explore their ubiquitous presence and how it may change our expectations on accessing our homes and businesses. Lurking below this conversation are some interesting lessons for anyone attempting to change behaviors with individuals and market ecosystems.

Are you ready? We can all agree the question is timely when it comes to a generational phenomenon. of risk factors that face organizations around the world. Are we ready?

If we are not, what can we do differently? I am preparing for a protective intelligence summit to help me answer that question. As I prepare for it, I asked an executive leader to assist me in reviewing the agenda, the speakers, and what questions we hope to have addressed. I hope it is helpful to you.

Ideas shape markets. Ideas can change the world. We go back in time with this playlist, to where myths are made; to where information is gathered and has the opportunity to become wisdom; to the battlefield and the art of the generals; and to the breath of life in our music, our art, and in our very bodies and souls.

We are given life. The greatest opportunity. We will walk the garden we are planted in and touch people. We will use our hands to touch the planet. And at the end of the day, we will imprint ourselves in the memories of others. What do you want those memories to be. These are the thoughts of a former CSO who know is attempting to share his leadership lessons with others. Enjoy the ride of a life time.

I love pursuing innovations in any market. Some markets are more adaptive to change then others. This list does not have any of those inclinations. They are unbound; pursuing the next, the better, and the true. Welcome to The Great Conversation where ideas matter. They shape markets. They can change the world.