The Fearless Mindset

Episode 267 - Mental Preparation, and Tactical Maneuvers in Private Protection with John Fisher

Episode Summary

In this episode, host Mark Ledlow welcomes long-time friend and retired body agent, John Fisher, a seasoned security professional with experience in both the Marine Corps and the private sector. They delve into topics such as handling adversity, the importance of mental preparation, and tactical maneuvers in personal protection. John shares his experiences of managing security at high-stakes events, including emergency response planning and threat assessments. They also discuss the transition from government service to the private sector, offering valuable insights for aspiring security professionals. Learn about all this and more in this episode of The Fearless Mindset Podcast. KEY TAKEAWAYS Preparation and thinking several steps ahead are crucial in personal protection and security. Time and distance are your best friends in both law enforcement and private protection. Professionalism and compassion are both essential when dealing with the public, especially in high-stress situations. Having a clear, practiced plan for emergencies can make all the difference. The "fearless mindset" is about being prepared, not being reckless. QUOTES “Time and distance is your friend. You’ve got to create that bubble.” “It’s not about being the strongest or having the biggest guns. It’s about using your mind and thinking ahead.” “There’s an attorney attached to every round.” “You’re going to resort back to what you train. That will become second nature.” “The fearless mindset—it’s not being fearful, it’s just being prepared.” Get to know more about John Fisher through the links below. https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-fisher-14a26124/ To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen on 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, host Mark Ledlow welcomes long-time friend and retired body agent, John Fisher, a seasoned security professional with experience in both the Marine Corps and the private sector. They delve into topics such as handling adversity, the importance of mental preparation, and tactical maneuvers in personal protection. John shares his experiences of managing security at high-stakes events, including emergency response planning and threat assessments. They also discuss the transition from government service to the private sector, offering valuable insights for aspiring security professionals.

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

KEY TAKEAWAYS

QUOTES

Get to know more about John Fisher through the links below.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-fisher-14a26124/

To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen on 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.