Big news! We’ve added an exciting new talent to our ranks.  His name is Tom Quinn and he’s one of the preeminent leaders in the Corporate Security industry.  Check out his biography below and see if you don’t agree. Over the coming months we will be assisting Tom as he builds the security search practice.  Our mission is be a knowledge and resource center for companies and organizations looking for assistance on the issues surrounding corporate security and building thier executive talent in that area. We’re now actively marketing Tom’s services and getting the word out.  

A little about Tom: In January 2002, shortly after the tragic events of 9/11, Tom was appointed by President Bush as the Director of the U.S. Federal Air Marshal Service, Department of Homeland Security. There he worked closely with the administration, the congress, and the aviation industry to create a new federal law enforcement organization to counter terrorism in the aviation and transportation domain.  Tom began his career as a Special Agent with the U.S. Secret Service in 1969 and served in a variety of management and executive positions. He served as an Inspector, Overall Coordinator for the Democratic and Republican National Conventions. Tom was the Special Agent in Charge of Protective Operations; the Assistant Special Agent in Charge of Presidential Protective Division; and as the Deputy Assistant Director for the Office of Training. In addition he was the principal liaison for the Secret Service with the Military Counter-Terrorist Units of the United States and the United Kingdom for over 10 years.  Tom’s a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the National War College Alumni Association, and the U.S. Special Operations Warrior Foundation Board of Directors. He’s consulted with governments and corporations around the world on their security issues and today he is the leader of LeaderBridge’s Corporate Security Executive Search practice based in Washington DC.

Needless to say, we are delighted Tom has joined us. We will also be adding a cyber-security expert as well to round out the team.  

Stay tuned. If you or one of your colleagues has questions surrounding the topic of corporate security please feels free to contact us directly. 240-235-6624.

 Bruce’s Blog (Corner Man): www.cornermanblog.wordpress.com

Whatever you’re personal financial situation right now, there is little doubt that these are tough times for most all of us. Many of our fellow citizens have lost everything and still many others are hanging on by the thinnest of threads hoping for the tide to turn.  

Recently, I watched a story about a successful COO whose company had unexpectedly hit severe hard times and had to close. Soon the man felt intense economic stress and decided to take a job offered him by one of his friends.  As I watched the interview, I was struck by the suddenness of the circumstances that had befallen this man and by the manner in which he chose to deal with it.  

As the man was interviewed it was easy to see that he was in pain for many of the colleagues that had lost their jobs as well. He was humbled by circumstances and was confused as to exactly how it all happened so quickly. However, what I could also see was a man that, despite these circumstances, did not complain or point fingers. He did not ask for a handout from the Government or blame the competition. No, he simply decided to take whatever position he could for the time being and try to meet the obligations he had as a father and husband.

During the interview, the man expressed concern about what we are teaching our children during these difficult times and he wanted to make sure he was able to teach his children the meaning of words such as hard work and dignity. As he talked, it was clear he was willing to do what every great leader does in times of adversity in order to meet his obligations and responsibilities.

Leadership is a very difficult thing at times and often it takes extreme circumstances to see what a true leader is made of. This man was leading by example and not relying on  the position he previously held. He had decided not to complain or beg for handouts; instead, he chose to make use of the means he found available and fight for his family security and show his children what it means to be a real leader.

What job did he take you ask? He took a job as a janitor in the very same building where he had once been the boss. 

These times will pass, but the impression this man has made on me will be there for some time.  This is leadership by example and I would go to work and be lead by this man anytime!