When I say the word “leader” or “leadership” what comes to mind? Or, maybe more importantly WHO comes to mind? Many of us have had that one great leader that inspires our confidence and trust. But the question is – what makes a great leader? Hello everyone, welcome to episode 86 - as the Resilience Think Tank presents the Resilient Journey podcast! Today I’m joined by four individuals who have come on the podcast to talk about leadership. I’m joined by Sean Vanslyke, Steve Strout, Alexandra Hoffmann and Tina Klaskala as we talk about leadership qualities, passion and leading in male dominated industries. We’ll talk about the difference between a manager and a leader and why you need to never quit learning. Remember, the Resilience Journey is now ad free, so give some love to the Resilience Think Tank. The Resilient Journey podcast is a Resilience Think Tank production.   Be sure to follow The Resilient Journey!  We sure do appreciate it! Learn more about the Resilience Think Tank here. Want to learn more about Mark? Click here or on LinkedIn or Twitter. Special thanks to Bensound for the music.

Hey resilience people, tell me if this sounds familiar. Programs that aren’t mature, assessing and building roadmaps. Executing the roadmaps with small teams and few resources. What if I told you this is life in the cyber world too? Hello everyone, welcome to episode 85 - as the Resilience Think Tank presents the Resilient Journey podcast! Today I’m joined by cybersecurity advisor Michael Perdunn as we continue to pull back the veil between the cyber and resilience worlds. In this week’s episode, Michael explains what goes on over in the cyber world, the importance of including multiple disciplines – including resilience in your cyber response. And at near the end of the episode Michael explains how artificial intelligence could be our worst nightmare when it comes to phishing and other exploits. Remember, the Resilience Journey is now ad free, so give some love to the Resilience Think Tank. The Resilient Journey podcast is a Resilience Think Tank production.   Be sure to follow The Resilient Journey!  We sure do appreciate it! Learn more about the Resilience Think Tank here. Want to learn more about Mark? Click here or on LinkedIn or Twitter. Special thanks to Bensound for the music.

One of the things that the Resilience Think Tank is focused on, is helping our colleagues expand their knowledge into disciplines that are associated with resilience. Cyber is one of those disciplines. And who better to learn from than a world-class CISO. Hello everyone, welcome to episode 84 - as the Resilience Think Tank presents the Resilient Journey podcast! Today I’m joined by Chief Information Security Officer Greg Rogers. In this week’s episode, I ask questions that my clients are always asking me. Does paying ransom make you a more likely target in the future? How often do decryption keys actually work? And when it comes to the role of the CISO – is that a technical position or a leadership role? Greg explains exactly what keeps him up at night. The Resilient Journey podcast is a Resilience Think Tank production.   Be sure to follow The Resilient Journey!  We sure do appreciate it! Learn more about the Resilience Think Tank here. Want to learn more about Mark? Click here or on LinkedIn or Twitter. Special thanks to Bensound for the music.

Are you an idea person? Do you like to work with others? Would you rather work alone? Are you innovative? I guess what I’m asking is, what archetype are you? Hello everyone, welcome to episode 83 - as the Resilience Think Tank presents the Resilient Journey podcast! Today I’m joined by Global Vice President of Marketing for Iluminr, Paula Fontana. In this week’s episode, Paula talks about the different personas or “archetypes” in the resilience industry and how we can develop tools  that can help us connect with each other more effectively. Understanding what makes your organization tick and what’s important to your co-worker can go a long way to being more effectively in the delivery of your services. And did Paula really say that I’m her favorite? You’ll have to listen to find out.   Be sure to follow The Resilient Journey!  We sure do appreciate it! Learn more about the Resilience Think Tank here. Want to learn more about Mark? Click here or on LinkedIn or Twitter. Special thanks to Bensound for the music.

If I told you that you were responsible for coordinating the annual renewal of your organization’s cyber insurance policy, you might scream and run for the door. It’s been a hard market. But, it seems like all of that is changing. Hello everyone, welcome to episode 82 - as the Resilience Think Tank presents the Resilient Journey podcast! Today I’m joined by Kaitlin Upchurch, Cyber & Technology Practice Leader for Lockton. In this week’s episode, Kaitlin talks about the shift that is occurring in the cyber insurance market. We talk about how organizations have improved their response to a cyber incident. And we look at the hoops that organizations have to jump through to get insurance – from two completely different perspectives. And…you’ll have to listen to find out which one of us is right! The Resilient Journey is now ad free, so be sure to give some love to the Resilience Think Tank for sponsoring this podcast. Be sure to follow The Resilient Journey!  We sure do appreciate it! Learn more about the Resilience Think Tank here. Want to learn more about Mark? Click here or on LinkedIn or Twitter. Special thanks to Bensound for the music.

There was a shooting recently at a shopping mall closest to my home. This is the mall that I took my kids to when they were little. The following morning my daughter texted me with the news of the shooting. Her message was, “Happy Easter, this is life now.” Hello everyone, welcome to episode 81 - as the Resilience Think Tank presents the Resilient Journey podcast! Today I’m joined by emergency management and business continuity thought leader Carine Thorkelson. In this week’s episode, Carine and I talk about how important it is for you to consider active attackers and acts of violence in your business continuity and crisis management program. We talk about good practices for Run, Hide and Fight and the value of appointing staff to interact with law enforcement. As my daughter said, this is life now. And your resilience program better being paying attention. What can you learn from this episode? Let’s find out. The Resilient Journey is now ad free, so be sure to give some love to the Resilience Think Tank for sponsoring this podcast.   Be sure to follow The Resilient Journey!  We sure do appreciate it! Learn more about the Resilience Think Tank here. Want to learn more about Mark? Click here or on LinkedIn or Twitter. Special thanks to Bensound for the music.

Whether you’re new to the resilience industry or a seasoned old pro like me, we all have one thing in common. We have a brand, an industry profile. And on today’s episode we’re going to talk about how growing your brand can improve your career. Hello everyone, welcome to episode 80 - as the Resilience Think Tank presents the Resilient Journey podcast! Today I’m joined by one of the hottest names in resilience – Lisa Jones! In addition to being one of the managing partners of the Resilience Think Tank, Lisa is a popular conference speaker, frequent webinar host, chapter leader for the BCI US and she sits on the editorial advisory board for DRJ. I chat with Lisa about the value of growing your profile, how to break in to presenting at conferences and the boost it can bring to your career. The Resilient Journey is now ad free, so be sure to give some love to the Resilience Think Tank for sponsoring this podcast. Be sure to follow The Resilient Journey!  We sure do appreciate it! Learn more about the Resilience Think Tank here. Want to learn more about Mark? Click here or on LinkedIn or Twitter. Special thanks to Bensound for the music.

We all approach our careers differently and have different perspectives. But one thing we have in common is the future is yet unknown. Here at the Resilience Think Tank, we asked you to tell us – what is the future of resilience? Hello everyone, welcome to episode 79  - as the Resilience Think Tank presents the Resilient Journey podcast! Today I’m joined by a number of my colleagues as we discuss the future of resilience. First, I’m joined by RTT co-founder and managing partner Milena Maneva as she tells us about her favorite future of resilience submissions. Then I’m joined by four resilience professionals who expand on their submissions and tell me why we must be connected to each other, why they are optimistic, feel uncertain or even that the future is unnecessarily complex. This episode is dedicated to the loving memory of Karen Beeson. The Resilient Journey is now ad free, so be sure to give some love to the Resilience Think Tank for sponsoring this podcast. Be sure to follow The Resilient Journey!  We sure do appreciate it! Learn more about the Resilience Think Tank here. Want to learn more about Mark? Click here or on LinkedIn or Twitter. Special thanks to Bensound for the music.  

Have you ever reached a point in your life that you would consider “rock bottom”. What did you do about it? Did you know, that even at rock bottom you have a choice? You can be resilient or find an even lower rock bottom. Hello everyone, welcome to episode 78 - as the Resilience Think Tank presents the Resilient Journey podcast!  Today I’m joined by NHL analyst and author of the new book Down and Back – Justin Bourne. Justin and I talk about how alcohol went from being something he casually enjoyed to something he had to have and the impact it was having on his life. He explains that as a situation deteriorates, it’s a good idea to think about what comes next if you stay on your current path. We discuss how maintaining status quo isn’t always a good plan and Justin explains why sometimes "you gotta do what you gotta do." The Resilient Journey is now ad free, so be sure to give some love to the Resilience Think Tank for sponsoring this podcast.   Be sure to follow The Resilient Journey!  We sure do appreciate it! Learn more about the Resilience Think Tank here. Want to learn more about Mark? Click here or on LinkedIn or Twitter. Special thanks to Bensound for the music.

I would like you to think for a moment and decide what your number one work related challenge is. Now I want you think about who is best suited to listen, support and offer advice regarding that challenge. Hello everyone, welcome to episode 77 - as the Resilience Think Tank presents the Resilient Journey podcast!  Today I’m joined by internationally best selling author of the book Executive Loneliness,  Nick Jonsson. Nick talks about the role peer networks play in supporting like-minded professionals. How having conversations with people at your level can help you grow. We also focus on the importance of personal resilience for those building professional resilience programs. In our industry, the Resilience Think Tank is a peer network that can help you rise above current challenges and grow to new heights. Learn more at resiliencethinktank.com The Resilient Journey is now ad free, so be sure to give some love to the Resilience Think Tank for sponsoring this podcast.   Be sure to follow The Resilient Journey!  We sure do appreciate it! Learn more about the Resilience Think Tank here. Want to learn more about Mark? Click here or on LinkedIn or Twitter. Special thanks to Bensound for the music.