The Fearless Mindset

Episode 178 - Thriving in Uncertain Times: Navigating Business, Security, and Kindness with Tim Wenzel

Episode Summary

In this episode, Mark Ledlow engages in a deep and insightful conversation with Tim Wenzel, an expert in the security industry and a driving force behind the Kindness Games movement. The discussion spans various topics, including leadership, emotional intelligence, adapting to changing economic landscapes, and the power of kindness in fostering positive workplace environments. Learn about all this and more in this episode of The Fearless Mindset Podcast. KEY TAKEAWAYS Stay agile in uncertain times: Embrace change and adapt quickly to the evolving business landscape. Understand the value of assets: Prioritize security based on the asset's short-term and long-term value. Focus on uncertainty, not just risk: Identify what uncertainties may affect your business and proactively manage them. Budget cuts can create opportunities: Consider using consultants and vendor services to fill gaps when budgets are reduced. The Kindness Games can be transformative: Engaging in a culture of kindness and empathy can have a profound impact on personal and professional growth. QUOTES "Time allows things to calm down, and time is your best friend." - Mark Ledlow "We really can't allow past mistakes to haunt us and allow us to not move forward." - Tim Wenzel "We all want to be better. We all want to be the best. We all want to be well thought of. Let's help each other get there." - Tim Wenzel "Change is always happening, and companies are going to be increasingly agile." - Tim Wenzel "Money is just a byproduct of impacting people's lives." - Mark Ledlow Get to know more about Tim: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/relevant-perception/ Website: https://www.owninglifestories.com/ To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

Episode Notes

In this episode, Mark Ledlow engages in a deep and insightful conversation with Tim Wenzel, an expert in the security industry and a driving force behind the Kindness Games movement. The discussion spans various topics, including leadership, emotional intelligence, adapting to changing economic landscapes, and the power of kindness in fostering positive workplace environments.

Learn about all this and more in this episode of The Fearless Mindset Podcast.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Stay agile in uncertain times: Embrace change and adapt quickly to the evolving business landscape.
• Understand the value of assets: Prioritize security based on the asset's short-term and long-term value.
• Focus on uncertainty, not just risk: Identify what uncertainties may affect your business and proactively manage them.
• Budget cuts can create opportunities: Consider using consultants and vendor services to fill gaps when budgets are reduced.
• The Kindness Games can be transformative: Engaging in a culture of kindness and empathy can have a profound impact on personal and professional growth.

QUOTES

• "Time allows things to calm down, and time is your best friend." - Mark Ledlow
• "We really can't allow past mistakes to haunt us and allow us to not move forward." - Tim Wenzel
• "We all want to be better. We all want to be the best. We all want to be well thought of. Let's help each other get there." - Tim Wenzel
• "Change is always happening, and companies are going to be increasingly agile." - Tim Wenzel
• "Money is just a byproduct of impacting people's lives." - Mark Ledlow

Get to know more about Tim:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/relevant-perception/
• Website: https://www.owninglifestories.com/

To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.