- On the Circuit
- Posts
- Networking for the Modern Protector
Dear Network,
Welcome to this week's roundup. Some say On The Circuit is a Friday treat in your inbox. What we like to think is we're the only weekly newsletter that offers to buy you a round of drinks at an event... and DOESN'T dash to the restroom when it's time to pay!
This week we're focusing on Networking and how important it is for the modern protector, including sharing some tips on Personal Branding and how to choose your lane. And we also hear a fun story about Gary V's shoes!
So, let's not waste any more time, but first, a thought on networking:
You need to be credible before you can be incredible. – Craig McKim
On the Circuit's got you covered when you are busy covering others.
New Releases!
The Circuit Magazine Podcast, Episode 9
Like it or not: Networking is an asset for the modern protector so use it to your advantage. With all the resources available, it's time for you to reframe and broaden your definition of what it means to "network."
Our guest this week is Mr. Networking himself, Craig McKim, and he’s here to help us deep dive into this under-appreciated subject with some fantastic tips and takeaways, including:
How everything you want in life is tucked away somewhere in your network—you just got to go find it.
If you don’t have leads on jobs then you probably aren’t having enough conversations.
How to use your network to become a greater asset to your principal or organization.
And how thinking outside the box to expand your network beyond your function and industry gives you a cutting edge.
Download & Subscribe to the Circuit Podcast
From the Pages of the Magazine
Read articles from the most trusted peer resource in the protection world. Written by operators for operators who speak your language.
Branding is not about ad campaigns and hiring a marketing company to tell a story. It is about living the story and allowing your clients to live it with you. We might all be in the security industry, but we don’t all do the same thing, and so we should differentiate ourselves accordingly.
Regular contributor, Mark “Six” James, writes about how you can, and why you need to Differentiate Yourself in a Crowded Marketplace. This goes right back to our theme of the week, Networking, and if you can't manage to stand out in a room full of your peers, how do you expect your CV will shine above the comeptitions?
The terms float off our tongue just as easily as "hello" or "goodbye." They are vernacular words used to describe, discuss, or formulate plans for our primary concern: our client. Having said that, what happens when there is more than one primary client? What happens when the "primary" becomes two, three, four, or more? What happens when your client instructs you that their two-year-old, is the primary "client" on a particular day or outing?
Mark Roche talks about how the challenges of operating within the confines of a private family. Being wealthy or famous doesn’t change the meaning of family, it only intensifies the dynamics due to potential additional risks. However, mastering this can potentially open up a much broader customer base that can be rewarding on multiple levels.
During his career at the CIA, Thomas Pecora was involved in a variety of protective operations from supporting very senior level government personnel through to the President of the United States.
Thomas is our next guest on the podcast and in this article for the Circuit magazine, Thomas recounts a memorable occasion when he provided support for the visit of then-President, George W. Bush to Manila, in the Philippines, in October 2003.
Download and read the latest issue
Industry News
A selection of the top stories affecting our industry - pulled from the Circuit Daily Briefing.
State Department Terrorist Designations of ISIS Affiliates and Leaders in the Congo & Mozambique — www.state.gov
The Department of State has designated the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria – Democratic Republic of the Congo (ISIS-DRC) and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria – Mozambique (ISIS-Mozambique) as Foreign Terrorist Organizations under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended. The Department has also designated ISIS-DRC and ISIS-Mozambique as […]
An NFT is a cryptographic token that represents something unique, and has an individual characteristic that sets it apart. Owning an NFT is like owning a one-of-a-kind work of art or a collectible antique
Egypt recently announced a deal between Jordan and Iraq for the establishment of a land route connecting the three countries, in a bid to boost economic and trade relations between them.
Bombing of Covid test centre near Amsterdam follows widespread protests in January
A Daily Briefing of News & Opinion for Security Professionals. Each day we scour the globe to bring you the latest geopolitical analysis and security trends.
BBA Connect - Highlights
Ask questions, get advice, and find industry resources from an active and thriving community of professional, working operators.
Simon Morgan of Trojan Consultancy
Good friend of the BBA, Simon Morgan, shares his thoughts on the withdrawal of Harry and Meghan's Police Protection Officers after their Oprah interview.
It's great to hear from someone who has been there and done it and who has worked on the Royalty Protection team with senior Royals giving the general public a much better understanding of how these things work.
Are Harry and Meghan right to feel 'put out' by having their state-funded protection removed? Let us know your thoughts.
Annie, from the BBA Team, took to video to share her thoughts and encouragement for all women and in particular those working in the security industry on IWD.
Any workplace that fails to harness the enthusiasm and creativity of its women put itself at a huge disadvantage. Nowhere is that more relevant than in the security industry!
#choosetochallenge
It's not very often when we have the ability to interview and learn from our adversaries. While most efforts are seemingly focused only on physical attacks, they do not give enough emphasis to the paparazzi, media, and all that this facet of protection entails.
We want to thank Denida Zinxhiria Grow, of Athena Worldwide, who recorded and shared this interview with us. This is an extraordinary video that offers many unique insights from a retired, well known British paparazzi. It reminds us of the old adage: Keep your friends close and your enemies closer!
Download the BBA Connect App & get the Magazine, Podcast, Training & Community
Upcoming Events
Unless you're in the subcontinent, this one's not for the faint of heart. Not kicking off until 3am Wednesday, March 17th (GMT) this ones very much for our Australian counterparts who will be tuning it at a much more respectable 2pm (AET). But, if you happen to be awake with not much else to do, Phelim will be glad to welcome you!
25 June 2021 - 2pm UK / 9am EST
That's all folks!
We want to hear from you, so please let us know if you're enjoying the newsletter and if there's anything else you'd like to see us cover. Until next week, reach beyond your comfort zone and be inspired and inspire others!
Stay well,
Jon
Managing Editor, Circuit Magazine
Reply