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“Leadership isn’t about the badge on your chest or the title on your card — it’s about the respect you earn and the trust you build.”

Episode Summary: No Titles, Just Leadership

In this candid conversation, Guy and Phil dive deep into what real leadership looks like in the security industry. They strip away the labels and titles to focus on the qualities that truly inspire trust and respect — humility, authenticity, and the ability to listen.

The pair reflect on their own journeys: from navigating setbacks and learning from failures, to building confidence and finding their voice as leaders. They stress that leadership isn’t about command and control, but about creating environments where people feel valued, respected, and motivated.

The episode also takes a hard look at the security industry’s challenges: the lack of recognition for frontline professionals, procurement systems that reward price over quality, and the resulting issues of attrition and low morale. Both highlight that fixing these systemic problems requires leaders who are brave enough to challenge the status quo and invest in people.

Key themes:

• Leadership is about trust, not titles.
• Failures are valuable learning opportunities.
• Confidence grows through humility and self-awareness.
• Procurement and attrition remain pressing issues in security.
• The industry must value people if it wants to grow and retain talent.

Takeaway:

Great leadership in security isn’t about the badge on your chest — it’s about the respect you earn, the trust you build, and the people you empower.

Security Circle ⭕️ is an IFPOD production for IFPO the International Foundation of Protection Officers