Bridging Pyramids: The Key to Security Program Success

Christopher Stitt's 30-Second Challenge on Service, Silos, and Scaling Pyramids

Catch a high-energy episode where host Michael Gips challenges author Christopher Stitt of Scaling Pyramids: Leadership Lessons from a Mid-Level Bureaucrat to answer leadership questions in 30 seconds flat—no overthinking allowed. Drawing from his State Department career and volunteer work, Stitt advocates reframing security leadership as service-oriented, emphasizing that understanding colleagues' needs and goals creates exponential influence and trust.

Rethinking Threat Assessments: A New Framework for Proactive Security

This third episode of our thought leadership series, hosted by Don Morrow, features Jonathan Perillo of Safyst discussing his Perception-Throughput Threat Assessment Framework, a new approach that helps security professionals conduct more proactive risk assessments by analyzing how perception, motivation, and audience impact interact—without requiring an identified threat actor.

Beyond the Flames: Lessons from the Crans-Montana fire

Michael Gips speaks with security expert Luca Tenzi and crisis management consultant Patrick Trancu about the tragic Crans-Montana fire, examining how alpine tourism conditions, emergency response challenges, and communication gaps can compound disaster. The conversation focuses on critical lessons about preparedness, crisis communication, and life safety in high-risk entertainment venues.

Security Licensing Essentials: Protecting Consumers and Your Business

Riley Fields from Ring Protect Inc. discusses the critical importance of security licensing for consumer protection and professional credibility in host Don Morron's second thought leadership episode. Topics covered include state-by-state variations, costs, compliance requirements, and why both security professionals and end-users should understand licensing regulations.

Bridging Pyramids: The Key to Security Program Success

Our Thought Leadership Series explores the strategies, standards, and stories shaping the future of our industry with some of the most respected voices in safety and security. In this inaugural episode, former Diplomatic Security Service veteran Christopher Stitt discusses how security professionals can build effective cross-functional relationships by understanding organizational silos.