There’s a quiet pattern in the corporate world that rarely makes headlines—but it’s costing companies far more than they realize. Chief Global Security Officers (CGSOs) don’t tend to stick around. Not because they’re ineffective. Not because they aren’t needed. However, many companies are unsure how to handle them once the urgency subsides. Too often, [...]
By Bill Peeler, President and CEO, Peeler Group International In recent years, the healthcare sector has become one of the most visible and volatile environments for executive leadership. At least from a security standpoint, what was once a relatively low-profile industry has transformed into a lightning rod for public frustration, political debate, and sometimes [...]
Early in my career, I attended a training where the instructor divided "soft skills" and "hard skills" into separate categories. At the time, it seemed logical. But as I gained more field experience, I realized that no skill fits neatly into a box when you're on assignment. The rigid distinction between these categories doesn’t [...]
The Allure of ‘Cool Guy Stuff’: What We Often Overlook In the protection industry, it’s easy to get swept up in the allure of what I like to call the “cool guy stuff”—the tactical maneuvers, advanced gear, and action-packed scenarios. But often, the most critical elements of keeping people safe are the ones that [...]
Peeler Group International provides training on understanding attacker behaviors, which is essential for establishing effective mitigation plans and responses. This training is available to our internal staff and through our open-enrollment courses for outside organizations. I’m happy to share some insights from this training with you. Understanding Threat Behavior: Identifying Attackers Effectively Understanding and [...]
For several years, executive protection has seen a growing emphasis on demonstrating the value or return on investment (ROI) of dedicated and semi-dedicated intelligence teams. Organizations are increasingly pressured to justify their expenditures by showcasing the efficiency and effectiveness of their security operations. This trend, while understandable in a business context, has led to [...]
In today's rapidly evolving security landscape, ensuring the safety and well-being of executives is a top priority for organizations worldwide. With threats becoming increasingly complex and diverse, adopting a strategic and comprehensive approach to executive protection is essential to maximize security and efficiency. One effective strategy organizations can employ is consolidating executive protection services [...]
Bill Peeler will speak at the 2022 Close Protection Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Friday, December 9th. Deriving from over a quarter century of experience as a protection practitioner and leader, he will discuss Mentoring and Reverse Mentoring, how both the Mentor and the Mentored can leverage these relationships, and what mentoring is [...]
