Dec 16, 2020 | Cyber, Risk Management
Cyber security should take front stage in the mind of every CEO and business leader or executive. If you think the government, big business, and social media platforms are the only places cyber criminals are prowling, you are sadly mistaken. On Monday, the Washington...
Aug 4, 2020 | Business Continuity Strategies, Business Strategy, Business Succession Planning, Risk Management
My August column for The Kitsap Sun. You can also listen to the article below (8 minutes, 17 seconds) In the blink of an eye… Last month, Barb and I attended the wedding of our nephew. It was a wonderful event, especially as they deftly dealt with...
May 11, 2020 | Business Strategy, Leadership, Risk Management
I was the head coach of the girls high school basketball for six years at North Kitsap High School starting back in 2000. It gave me a quick indoctrination on how to make decisions in real time and how to practice those decisions in advance. While decisions made in a...
Apr 27, 2020 | Business Strategy, Risk Management
“Pops.” “Yes, Ellie?” “I want to tell you something (insert impish smile)…” “What do you want to tell me, Ellie?” Just above a whisper level…”Do you want to build a snowman?” This was one of the weekend interchanges between my granddaughter Ellie and me (while she was...
Jun 3, 2019 | Extra Points, Leadership, Risk Management
Consider this your very special Public Service Announcement… The 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are the most dangerous days of the year for motorists in the United States. Are you prepared to protect yourself and your loved ones? Your employees? How...
May 7, 2019 | Business Strategy, Business Succession Planning, Risk Management
I’m going to be speaking to consultants next week on the power of insurance to protect their business and lifestyle. It’s Disability Insurance Awareness month and small business owners and entrepreneurs are apt to insure for things like fire and wind, and...
