On this special Memorial Day episode, we honor the sacrifices made by our brave men and women in the armed forces by sharing some of the most inspiring and heroic stories of American service members who have been posthumously awarded for their incredible acts of bravery and selflessness. You won’t want to miss these powerful stories of soldiers like Brigadier General Frederick Castle, Lieutenant Alonzo H Cushing, Lieutenant Vincent R Capodanno, Sergeant First Class Randy Shughart, and Captain Ben Salomon. As we remember and honor those who have given their lives for our country, let us never forget their courage …

In Episode #196, we discuss the alarming growth of ransomware and its impact on businesses and governments. Listen in as we share insights from the SleuthCon Cyber Crime Conference, where experts from Chainalysis revealed that cybercriminal gangs are on pace to surpass their record-setting earnings from 2021. We also touch on the White House’s potential …

In this episode of the podcast, Principal and Chief Executive Bryan Strawser takes a trip memory lane, revisiting predictions made in April 2020 about the “new normal” that would emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. From new team structures, leadership norms, and technology investments to work-life balance, productivity, and customer transparency, it’s fascinating to see how …

In this episode of the podcast, Principal and Chief Executive Bryan Strawser discusses an article by Pankaj Ghemawat on global expansion and emphasizes the importance of understanding the four dimensions that create distance between countries: culture, administration, geography, and economics. Bryans shares experiences from his own career as he demonstrates the importance of how understanding …

In Episode 193 of the podcast, Principal and Chief Executive Bryan Strawser discusses the critical topic of mental health for crisis management professionals and tips to help manage your well-being. As crisis management professionals, we are the first responders of the corporate world. Stress, anxiety, and burnout are all occupational hazards of this high-stakes profession. …

In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty podcast, Bryghtpath Principal & Chief Executive Bryan Strawser discusses the recent workplace shooting in Louisville, Kentucky, and the questions that have arisen around workplace violence prevention and threat management. Bryan shares a few key components that mature organizations should implement, including a strong workplace violence prevention program with …

In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, Bryghtpath Principal & Chief Executive Bryan Strawser talks about artificial intelligence and business continuity. As a part of the episode, Bryan asks the OpenAI Foundation’s ChatGPT a few questions about business continuity and resilience and reads back its answers.  Bryan also shares how Bryghtpath has been experimenting …

Toddlers are always getting themselves into uncertain situations that may cause them to fall, but they are malleable enough to come out mostly unscathed. Your organization should be the same way. In this episode, Principal and Chief Executive Bryan Strawser and Senior Consultant Bray Wheeler discuss how resilience allows you to embrace uncertainty. Additional Resources …

Have you brought your crisis management team together since the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank? You may think that the collapse doesn’t affect you, but take a moment to consider who and what you depend on. You may find that your answer changes or you might feel uncertain about the situation. In this episode, Principal …

As a leader, have you ever wondered what the best way to gain credibility and maintain it is? In this episode of the podcast, Principal and Chief Executive Bryan Strawser discusses just that by going into more detail about how you, as a leader, can be candid and empathetically direct.