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Episode 20

Leading with Presilience: The Mindset of Adaptive Security

Dr. Gavriel SchneiderJune 5, 2025

In this episode of Executive Checkpoint, host Tino Urbina talks with Dr. Gav Schneider, a global authority in risk management, human-centric security, and the originator of the concept of Presilience. Dr. Schneider explains how presilience — the fusion of preparedness and resilience — is reshaping leadership in security and high-risk environments. He shares how this mindset drives adaptability, strengthens team capacity, and equips organizations to respond to emerging threats with clarity and confidence. This episode is essential for security professionals and leaders who want to move beyond traditional risk frameworks and embrace a strategic, future-ready approach to risk, culture, and decision-making.

Dr. Gavriel Schneider

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Dr. Gavriel Schneider

CEO · Risk 2 Solution

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