How can security culture positively affect mental wellbeing, both for the organization and the protector? Today we are taking a more empathic look at security operations with John Rodriguez former Director of Global Security at companies including Kimberly Clark and Cardinal Health and current founder Empathic Security to ask: Where can all protectors ranging from the solo operator to the Corporate Security director make a difference when developing a security culture?How can empathy help sometimes harsh messages be received more effectively?Where do verbal reasoning skills sit in the pursuit of empathetic communication?Where is your organization being inadvertently adversely affected by negativity and bullying? More about John: Empathic Security Cultures LinkedIn More about the Circuit: The Circuit Magazine is written and produced by volunteers, most of who are operationally active, working full time in the security industry. The magazine is a product of their combined passion and desire to give something back to the industry. By subscribing to the magazine you are helping to keep it going into the future. Find out more > If you liked this podcast, we have an accompanying weekly newsletter called 'On the Circuit' where we take a deeper dive into the wider industry. Opt in here > The Circuit team is: Elijah ShawJon MossShaun WestPhelim Rowe Connect with Us:  Circuit Magazine BBA Connect NABA Protector British Bodyguard Association