TalkLP Host Amber Bradley gets Mike Simmons , VP of Human Resource, Risk Management and Legal at WKS Restaurant Group (the 10^th LARGEST franchisee in the COUNTRY!) in the HOT SEAT. Mike and Amber talk about how he fell into a 38-year career in Risk Management by accident. They also discuss the cumulative nature of his career, and how a series of Bolt-On’s in every step gave him the skills and experience needed to warrant that long title. Mike talks about the inherent preparedness it takes to work in Risk Management coupled with a love of the dynamic environment. In one word, resilient. Hurricanes to insurance renewal with the soon-to-be Dr. Simmons!

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TalkLP Host Amber Bradley sits down with former CIA Station Chief John Franchi to get his insider info and predictions prior to the upcoming Presidential election.  John talks last minute prep advice for retailers as well as what *might* happen regardless of what side wins.

They also talk about potential insider cyber threats on the heels of a Disney ex-employee hacking into its menu to alter peanut allergy info.  Are you prepared for what employees have access to prior to firing them?  Here’s some insight that might be helpful – listen today!

Connect with John here or email him here to sign up for his Intel Briefing.

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