Time to Head North

In this Time to Head North episode, we sit down with Microsoft’s Senior Director of Global Security (Physical), Brian Tuskan, who weighs in on the industry and shares his personal journey.

On this week’s Time to Head North episode, we sit down with our CEO Steve Hernandez to recap the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP) Winter Conference. Steve talks about the conference, the speakers, and his takeaways from this great event!

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Courtney Robson from DTCare about their mission of uplifting some of the world’s most vulnerable communities. We focus on their art therapy program in Ukraine, which helps deal with trauma in a different way.

On this week’s episode of Time to Head North, we sit down with security leaders Janina Lincke and Scott Hooper for a heavy, yet much needed, conversation around mental health in the security industry and discuss PTSD, triggers, and unconventional treatments.

On this week’s Time to Head North, U.S. Veteran and security consultant Michael Hill joins us for a conversation about his upcoming mission to Ukraine. Michael also talks about his previous visit when he was embedded with Ukrainian special forces for months and nearly lost his life.

The North Group had the honor of being a sponsor for the IPSB (International Protective Security Board) Close Protection Conference this year in Las Vegas. The CPC event brings the security community together for continued education and camaraderie. Join us in this episode as we recap our favorite moments and takeaways.

On this Time to Head North episode, we sit down with our technology partner I2G Systems and their resident Jedi, Rob “The Woz” Brannon, to talk about everything tech. We’ll cover security system integration and the direction the future is taking us and address popular questions from customers on integrating older systems.

A new article sheds light on trauma within the Intelligence Community. This week we sit down with Laura Hoffner, former intelligence agent, now VP at Concentric, to discuss her experience.

On the latest Time to Head North, two thought leaders sit down to discuss leadership and resilience. Join us as we listen to TNG CEO Steve Hernandez chat with Desi Mayner, CEO of Mayner Leadership.

On the latest Time to Head North, we sit down with Scott Nethero, now leading security at Gusto but formerly a decision-maker at the House of Mouse, to discuss keeping one of the world’s most prominent family vacation destinations safe.

On this week’s Time to Head North, we sit down with two security leaders to discuss Hurricane Ian and its aftermath – specifically, the primary security concerns moving forward.

On this week’s Time to Head North episode, we sit down with Lee Oughton from Fortress and the Kindness Games and Brit Galli from Mobohubb to recap GSX 2022. Listen in as they talk about the takeaways and best moments from the largest security conference in the country.

One group in the security sector is making its mark, pushing the industry to abandon the status quo and evolve, checking egos at the door. We talk with Nabih Numair, one of the founders of the Silicon Valley Security Group, on this week’s episode of “Time to Head North.”

On this week's episode of Time to Head North, we chat with Matt Larsen, Director of Combatives at West Point, on everything from recruitment to tribalism. Specifically, how the need to belong drives discord in our country.

As we walk through our days, danger sometimes unexpectedly comes at us. Join us as veteran Sal Rossano talks about how to protect yourself in our latest episode of “Time to Head North.”

In this weeks’ Time to Head North episode, we sit down with Liz Frank, Executive Director of Hostage US, to talk about the organization and how they help families of Americans being held hostage overseas.

Tragic news hit Tuesday that 51 migrants were found dead in the back of a tractor-trailer in San Antonio, Texas. In this episode, we sit down with TNGs Vince Vargas, a former border patrol agent for that same region, to talk about human trafficking and the countless rescues agents make to stop similar tragedies.

Saddened by the latest school shooting, The North Group collectively sat down with a team of our people to discuss what can be done to help prevent violence in our schools. It’s a conversation with information, statistics, and (most importantly) solutions.

In this week’s episode of TTHN, we sit down with our friend James Cameron to talk about recent incidents in Hollywood. Specifically, how people off the street are gaining access to A-list celebrities and the many problems that access creates.

We definitely have something to tweet about on this week’s episode of Time to Head North. Join the team as they discuss Elon’s big purchase and how it could affect the intelligence world.

TNG sat down with RaySecur’s TJ Kelly and Will Plummer to discuss their mission and how it can benefit corporations and government agencies. Specifically around business continuity and what it takes to avoid catastrophes and possible financial fallout from malicious actors who send things through the mail.

Sometimes conversations just happen. When TNG had Drinkin' Bros Podcaster and veteran Dan Hollaway on this week, that's exactly what went down. The topics ranged from Ukraine to politicians to male domination or arguably, the lack thereof from Dan's perspective.

On this week’s episode of Time to Head North, we sit down with friend Christie Johnson, who just returned from the Polish/Ukrainian border. She lends a remarkable view from a volunteer’s perspective of what it’s like for the Ukrainian people trying to get to the border safely.

In this episode, The North Group team discusses how to discern misinformation from the truth. In this how-to, our intelligence analysts teach the average viewer how to separate fact from fiction surrounding the situation in Ukraine.

Like most of the world, The North Group has all eyes on the situation in Ukraine. Join our team as we discuss the historical doctrine behind the invasion, the abundance of misinformation flooding the media, and how TNG is assisting with humanitarian evacuations.

In this week’s episode of “Time to Head North,” TNG talks to Lee Oughton, Co-Founder of The Kindness Games. Lee’s mission is to help us understand what kindness looks like in today’s security world. Historically, the perception of the people inside our sector is tough, and kindness can be viewed as a weakness. The Kindness Games is a movement to spread kindness and create authentic relationships.

In this week’s episode, TNGs Vince Vargas and Natasha Ryan talk to author Kelly Sayre about situational awareness and discuss her new book “Sharp Women.” It’s written to teach women what they can do to avoid being in potentially dangerous situations.

In this week’s edition of “Time to Head North,” we discuss work-life balance. This can be incredibly tough for everyone, including men and women transitioning from military/law enforcement into being back home full time and navigating family roles. Meet some of the TNG family as they share their experiences.

What changes have occurred to event security in the world of COVID? What are the challenges, now and in the future? What was learned about the current state of security while being in the midst of the Las Vegas shooting? In today's episode, we sit down with Chad Holt, TNGs Security Operations Manager and one of our team's newest members, to discuss how the effects of COVID are reshaping the approach to event security. We'll also let Chad talk about his time overseeing security at the Foundation Room in the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, when on the night of October 1, 2017, he was with 120 guests and staff while Stephen Paddock was firing from a window 5-floors below.

What’s the importance of knowing your digital footprint, and how can it be used against you? Do you have to be ultra-technical to protect yourself online? Are children more susceptible to cybercrime? It’s been a long, hot summer, but we’re glad to be back! In this episode, we’re joined by Ashley Ferguson and Chris Bullock, managing members of Ci2A, a cyber investigations and intelligence agency, for a talk about cybersecurity and what you can do to better protect yourself, your organization, and your family from cybercrime.

How could defunding the police affect the response by law enforcement to community quality of life issues? How about crimes that affect corporate entities such as workplace violence, retail fraud, larceny, and corporate business continuity? David Harvey, managing principal at HV Global Consulting, joins us to discuss how current events are putting a strain on leaders trying to provide equal representation and how defunding and the loss of qualified immunity could affect the future of law enforcement. Since his days as an Army MP, David has served as, among other things, the Chief of Police for both Garden City, MI and the Detroit Metropolitan Airport; Garden City’s City Manager; and the Executive Director of the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards. His extensive background and knowledge provide valuable insight into the issues of today.

How do we identify threats when in a public event space? What can we do to better understand our risk profile? Where are the threats in our day-to-day job environment? In this episode, we are joined by Michael Rozin, president, and founding partner at Rozin Security. For nearly 20-years, he has focused on terrorism prevention and security and is highly skilled in proactive protection against terrorists and other high-risk perpetrators of violence. We’ll discuss Rozin Security’s SIRA® (Suspicion Indicators Recognition & Assessment) program, as well as how the current threat landscape has been affected by the COVID crisis.

How is the transition from being a military installation commander to becoming a city manager? How does the daily approach to this situation impact management of a city? What are the challenges of balancing job and family amid COVID? In this episode, we are joined by Mike Graese, retired Army Colonel – turned City Manager of Ashland, KY – to discuss how the dedicated leadership of a small city is dealing with the effects of COVID-19. We’ll look at how his military experience shaped his decision-making process and how Ashland's comprehensive crisis policies have allowed for the rapid response to the pandemic.

In this episode, The North Group team sits down for a roundtable discussion on our general attitudes and perspectives surrounding today’s events. From local community reactions – to how our past experiences have allowed us to adjust to rapid change – to how the new “normal” may be “abnormal,” we look at the how the COVID crisis might be our generation’s “biological great depression” and change the way we evaluate our readiness.

How does maintaining routines help you gain something? What can we do for our mental health to preserve our physical health and maintain perspective in our daily lives? What effects do stressful environments have on us over time – to include our mortality? In this episode, Dr. W. Kyle Vincent, MD, a primary care physician from Temecula, CA, joins us to discuss the physiology of stress and panic and how we can stay mentally healthy during this time of crisis. Dr. Vincent will take us deep into the physiology of the body and talk about the differences between short and long-term stress and how it is handled by different individuals, as well as some healthy daily habits for all of us who are living in quarantine, constant fear, potential grief, and anxiety about the unknown.

What should businesses and households focus on in this time of crisis? What should CEOs or security directors be doing now to realign their operations on the other side of COVID-19? What previous lessons were learned about isolation and surviving through austere times? In this episode, Glenn Norling, Principal at TBR Consulting and retired FBI Special Agent, joins us to discuss Duty of Care and how COVID-19 is going to ultimately change how business owners view their responsibilities, both now and as the crisis wanes. We’ll also talk about the importance of planning and training for continuity operations, as well as what are we not discussing amongst the overwhelming amount of information provided daily.