TalkLP Host Amber Bradley introduces a new series, Team Talk – Leadership Styles Uncovered in this episode of the TalkLPNews Podcast. She sits down with Jeff Mieseler, Director of Global Security, and Sarkis Grigorian, Senior Manager, Global Retail Security/Profit Protection and E-Commerce Fraud from Topgolf Callaway Brands to dig deep into the interplay of relationships within their department. Jeff discusses the three key steps to his leadership style, as well as his communication strategy when leading so many different skill sets within the program. While Sarkis talks about “No Egos,” managing up and the mantra of his communication with Jeff, “You never want the boss to be surprised.” Amber gets them both in the HOT SEAT as they reveal their Secrets (to leadership success). Hint: WWJD? What would Jeff Do? Listen today!

Connect with Jeff here and Sarkis here.

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Director of Asset Protection at United Supermarkets, Marcus Young, sits down with TalkLP Host Amber Bradley to discuss his 28- year career path from sacker to Director. Marcus gets into the advantages of knowing the operations side of the business and how that benefits his work in Loss Prevention. To Marcus, his team is his #1 asset and the company’s refreshing take on career development backs that up.  They also talk trade shows and conferences and how the relationships he built there are some of the best resources for finding solutions to emerging problems. Marcus still wakes up every day with a passion for his work and his favorite part is the impact he has on all the people he encounters. He is WAY more than a good shoplifter spotter….listen today to find out why!

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TalkLP Host Amber Bradley fangirled out for her love of all things Vegas before diving into the world of Risk Management with Resorts World’s Executive Director of Risk Management, Mark Habersack. Mark and Amber discuss his 40-year career in the industry and the strategies he used to find success. They also talk tech utilization and the buzzword of the moment, Enterprise Risk Management. Plus the best career advice he ever received AND a little advice of his own!

Connect with Mark here!

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TalkLP Host Amber Bradley sits down with former CIA Executive & Station Chief John Franchi to talk assassination attempt, election predictions & explanations, the CrowdStrike update fail and more!  Get the behind the scenes download of the hottest topics PLUS an APEX session preview – listen today!

To request John Franchi’s regular email update, click here.  For more information on how you can attend APEX to ensure you’re prepared for the upcoming election and more – visit the APEX conference website here.

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TalkLP Host Amber Bradley was super excited to talk retail crime trends with Professor Emmeline Taylor, PhD, Professor of Criminology at City, University of London and Host of Retail Crime Uncovered Podcast!  Emmeline and Amber talk the differences between the US and the UK in terms of crime trends.  They also discuss the UK’s recent initiatives to try and crack down on organized retail crime.  Rounding out the conversation included Emmeline’s take on new AND existing technology trends and her predictions of those “can’t live without” tech trends!

Amber also previews the keynote session Emmeline will be moderating at the upcoming Asset Protection Executive Xchange (APEX) conference in Nashville.  If you want to learn more about the APEX conference click here!

Tune in and subscribe to Professor Taylor’s podcast by clicking here!

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TalkLP Host Amber Bradley gets REAL with Brian Friedman, Director of Asset Protection & Risk Management for REI and Mike Shore, General Manager – Enterprise at AXON, about body worn cameras. Learn a little history, a little tech understanding about this SUPER hot topic in the industry right now AND learn a LOT about the REAL impact body worn cameras are making in retail through Brian’s experience at REI.  How did AXON turn skeptic into believer? What was the reception from customers and employees? What problems does this technology solve MINUS all the obvious? (there are lots, btw)  Check out this chat with Brian and Mike to bust myths with actual data and REALtailer experience (see what we did there?)

Learn more about AXON and their offering into retail here.

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TalkLP Host Amber Bradley and co-host NRF’s Vice President of Asset Protection & Retail Operations, David Johnston, chat with NRF’s Loss Prevention Council Chair Scott McBride, Chief Global Asset Protection Officer, CSO, Security Operations for American Eagle, about industry trends, what to expect at NRF PROTECT and what retail executives are planning for in the coming months/years.  How do you stay on top of everything going on in this fast-paced industry?  How do you make sure you’re not leading the “no” department?  How can LP/AP executives leverage the NRF to help them in their roles?  What PROTECT sessions are we looking forward to the MOST?  All of these hard-hitting questions = answered in this quick chat with David and Scott! Check it out!

NRF PROTECT is right around the corner, June 4 – 6 in Long Beach.  Register for NRF PROTECT or review the agenda here.

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Joe Lawless, Senior Transportation and Security Advisor at Edward Davis, LLC, joins TalkLP Host Amber Bradley to talk crisis management.  Joe has not only had an impressive career in law enforcement and in public service, he was also responsible for the security at the Boston Logan Airport on Sept. 11, 2001 — the worst attack against the homeland in our nation’s history.  Joe discusses the unbelievable scope of his responsibility when he was in charge of the Massachusetts Port Authority and how his team prepared for high-stake situations in America’s most vulnerable areas.  Joe also adds how crisis preparation impacts retail and what retailers can do to BE READY for the worst case scenarios.

Joe’s Background:  Joseph Lawless is one of the world’s most respected leaders in transportation security and risk management. In his 37 years in law enforcement, he served as Director of Maritime and Aviation Security for the Massachusetts Port Authority, chaired the American Association of Port Authorities Security Committee and testified before the U.S. Congress on numerous occasions providing expertise on security policy. Lawless is currently a senior advisor at Edward Davis LLC and serves as the Board President of the International Association of Airport and Seaport Police.

To contact Joe, you can reach him here.

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In this recent edition of Point vs. Counterpoint, TalkLP Host Amber Bradley takes on the value of vendor networking events with two perspectives: Integrator vs. VP of LP Perspective.  Here’s the background:

Recently IPVM ran an article entitled, “Why Integrators ‘Need to do better,’ Train More, Says Fortune 1000 Security End User” which discussed a perspective from Nicole McDargh, Vice President of Safety and Loss Prevention for Domino’s.  A subscription is required to read most of her comments but in short her comments took aim at how solution providers are constantly trying to woo their retail/restaurant end-user targets instead of truly understanding their problems and connecting with them on solutions — NOT “Whiskey and Cigars.” After reading the article, Angie Barnes, Executive Vice President of Sales for NAVCO, decided to offer the integrator’s perspective by offering her opinion in, “Integrator Explains Bourbon & Cigars Event”, again, a subscription is required for viewing the article, however, in short – Angie’s opinion explained WHY integrators put on such networking events and believes the strategy is more complicated and nuanced than Nicole earlier explained.

TalkLP invited BOTH Nicole and Angie on the podcast with host Amber Bradley to discuss their perspectives face-to-zoom-face! Listen today to get the summary of their perspectives and find out if they can truly achieve common ground on this hotly debated issue!

 

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TalkLP Host Amber Bradley gets “THE” update from former CIA Station Chief John Franchi.  John and Amber talk the recent cell phone outage – who’s responsible – upcoming elections predictions, Russia elections, cell phone scams, password protection, and more…  John talks about how all this craziness impacts retail and what executives need to be prepared for, such as: What is your organization’s redundancy? What’s your tech back up? How are you guarding your executives from scams?

To subscribe to John’s update or engage him to consult for your organization, contact him here.

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