Category: Leadership

Testing Communication Systems

March Preparedness Series When people think about emergency preparedness, they usually think about supplies. Food. Water. Flashlights. Emergency kits. All of those things are important. But there is one element of preparedness that quietly connects...

Leadership begins before the sirens

You Are the First Responder

Yes, Even Before Coffee Let’s get this out of the way: Most emergencies do not begin with sirens. They begin with a sound far more subtle… like a smoke alarm with a dying battery at...

2026 disaster preparedness outlook for businesses and organizations

2026 Disaster Preparedness Outlook

What Leaders Must Do Now to Protect Operations and Revenue Why 2026 Demands a Stronger Preparedness Strategy The 2026 disaster preparedness outlook makes one thing clear: disruption is no longer occasional—it’s operational reality. Severe storms,...

Behind the eCERT Vision

“Behind the eCERT Vision: A Candid Discussion with Mark Matheson” A Vision Built for National Resilience When we talk about resilience in America, we often focus on families, neighborhoods, and first responders. But every so...

Crisis Leadership and Cyber Security

Crisis Leadership in the Cyber Age

Protecting Families Beyond the Front Door You spend a peaceful evening at home with your family. Your phone suddenly flashes because your bank account has been drained. Your child comes in to tell you about...

The Power of a Single Decision

“Have you ever faced a moment when one decision changed everything?” In 1989, I stood at a crossroads. My life was comfortable, predictable—until one day, I realized I was missing something. I had a choice:...