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Michael Gips

Michael Gips

Michael Gips is a Principal at Global Insights in Professional Security, LLC. He was previously an executive at ASIS International. Columnist image courtesy of Gips
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Leadership & Management

Giving up the ghost in security job searches

Getting a reputation for not responding to or following up in a timely and professional manner to legitimate business matters is a sure-fire way to erode your credibility.
Michael Gips
Michael Gips
October 12, 2023

Don’t get “ghosted” — being communicative during the job search process is critical for both the security job seeker and the hiring organization.



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Gorilla
Leadership & Management

The gorilla in your security plan

Risk is truly dynamic, and assessments should be frequent, taking into account political, economic and social developments; industry trends; new technology; and more.
Michael Gips
Michael Gips
September 14, 2023

Security leaders need to maintain the bigger picture of their work, assessing risk on an ongoing basis.


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Leveraging Leadership During a Career Transition
Leadership & Management

Leveraging leadership during a career transition

Layoffs are not fatal to leadership. In fact, they can even catalyze leadership development in new areas or to different audiences.
Michael Gips
Michael Gips
August 14, 2023

Amid layoffs, security leaders reflect on what truly defines leadership in the industry, from volunteerism to mentorship.


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Leadership & Management

Leadership development programs: Is there one for you?

Security professionals looking to shape their management and soft skills can turn to a variety of leadership development programs.
Michael Gips
Michael Gips
July 14, 2023

Security executives may benefit from programs and courses that focus on leadership and work closely with the security industry and profession.


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Leadership & Management

Executive leadership programs for security professionals

Security leaders recognize the importance of continuing education to stay up to date on current threats, strategies and management techniques.
Michael Gips
Michael Gips
June 12, 2023

Executive education courses can help security leaders better align their functions with the business, explore leadership tactics and enhance crisis management.


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Leadership & Management

Mapping the pathway to volunteer leadership

Some of the best volunteer leaders have an insatiable appetite for knowledge and understanding.
Michael Gips
Michael Gips
May 15, 2023

Volunteer leadership opportunities for security professionals are important. This column addresses how to approach and obtain these opportunities.


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leadership
Leadership & Management

A bout with a bot

Columnist Michael Gips writes in conversation with ChatGPT, exploring the balance of automation & the human aspects of security leadership.
Michael Gips
Michael Gips
April 13, 2023

Columnist Michael Gips writes in conversation with ChatGPT, exploring the balance of automation & the human aspects of security leadership.


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Leadership & Management

Finding your volunteer leadership lane

As security leaders, there are a number of opportunities to lead within and outside of our own organizations.
Michael Gips
Michael Gips
March 15, 2023

Security leaders can look to volunteer opportunities to support the industry and share their security & management insights.


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Leadership & Management

Sailing the seven (or more) Cs of leadership

Building and maintaining an organizational culture takes values-based investment from the top down.
Michael Gips
Michael Gips
February 15, 2023

Leading with a values-based approach encourages structure, employee buy-in and positive culture growth in security programs.


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Leadership
Leadership & Management

You’re a good leadership lesson, Charlie Brown

It’s true that Charlie Brown is a lovable loser, but he and his friends offer an array of leadership lessons hidden behind the comedy.
Michael Gips
Michael Gips
January 9, 2023

 Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang offer leadership lessons for security professionals.



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