"Pick up the Shovel" - 10 Recommendations to Become a Better Leader

Aug 04, 2017

One of the greatest honors is being able to positively influence others.  Titles do not define leaders and far too often work experience is seen as the prerequisite for many leadership positions.  While this is not always a negative aspect, true leadership skills are often minimalized or overlooked.  Experience in a profession does not correlate to being an effective leader.  Leadership abilities must be looked at exclusively and developed through training and self-awareness.  Frequently,

Know Who You're Doing Business With ....

Jan 16, 2018

In an increasingly dangerous world it is important to know exactly who you are doing business with.  Whether you are entering into a partnership, investing in a new business or loaning money to a potential client, it is essential to know the risks that may exist.  It is not enough to know your client, but you need to know who they've done business with as well.  Due Diligence Investigations can protect you from financial loss, damage to your brand and reputation and even from criminal

The Challenge of Tracking Threats

Jan 11, 2017

The recent shooting attack that was perpetrated by former Alaska National Guard soldier Esteban Santiago is yet another case where the subject was previously known to the FBI. And like in previous cases where the FBI was aware of a subject prior to an attack, people are questioning how this could happen.  The Challenge of Tracking Threats ​To be sure, the motive for this attack has not been determined, but the suspect previously visited an FBI office and stated that he was being forced to