Reposted from Abigail G Manning

Autopilot Leadership Audit

January was about choosing the road less traveled.

February is about noticing when you’ve stopped making choices and end up on autopilot.

Sometimes, autopilot is great. There are contexts where it keeps you and your team safe. Operational autopilot can allow you to rely on training, repetition, and disciplined safety protocols. Allowing muscle memory to take over when there is no room for hesitation or second-guessing. Just like the trust I was able to have in the jumpmaster who kept me safe on my tandem skydive back in 2022.

However, there is a difference between operational autopilot and leadership on autopilot. The nuance is important to understand.

Autopilot leadership is insidious. It settles in quietly, when routines replace reflection, when decisions are delayed instead of made, and when “this is how it’s always been done” feels easier than questioning what no longer fits. If left unchecked, the effects are lasting. Most leaders I work with aren’t stuck because they lack capability. They’re stuck because habits that once served them are still running the show. The most successful and exceptional leaders are the ones who continually develop their skills and remain open to growth. Keep reading below for a short insight guide to increase your awareness of autopilot leadership, how to combat it using my ThinkSayDo skills, and download my free worksheet, The Autopilot Audit.

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Collection Protection - Are you Prepared?

Does your museum have an Emergency Operation (Disaster) Plan? This course will get you started making a plan for your museum. Disaster planning is overwhelming. Where do you start? Talk to Amanda about how to get going. Use the checklist to determine your level of preparedness. What do you already have in place? Are you somewhat prepared? What can you do next? Help clarify your current state of readiness and develop future steps to improve it.

Join Amanda Benson for MS002 Collection Protection - Are you Prepared? 

Date: March 9, 2026 - to learn more and begin writing your Emergency Operation Plan.

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SAVE THE DATE
2026 AAM Annual meeting and MuseumExpo
Where: Philadelphia May 20-23, 2026

Early Bird Ends March 6^th!

Save over 20% on your registration to the 2026 AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo. There are only 2 weeks left to save on registration during Early Bird and secure your experiential workshops and event tickets selling out fast.

Get Your Free Ticket to MuseumFest

How do you make the largest gathering of museum professionals even better? MuseumFest: Historic District Philly. Closing out the Annual Meeting, this brand-new event brings four iconic historic sites to life with pop-up performances, living history, and surprises. AAM 2026 attendees receive a free ticket during registration thanks to the generous support of the William Penn Foundation.

Volunteer Opportunities Now Open

If you need a little help getting to AAM 2026, consider volunteering.
AAM 2026 volunteers receive a complimentary day pass for 4 hours of volunteer time or a full conference registration for 8 hours of time.

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ARSL 2026 Conference

ROOTED IN COMMUNITY
9.16-9.19.26 Montgomery, AL

#ARSL2026 is the conference built for rural and small libraries—where planners and presenters truly understand shoestring budgets,

small spaces, and limited staffing, along with the unique opportunities for innovation and collaboration that come with the territory. Every session is packed with practical takeaways you can bring straight back to your library, no scaling down required.
This year's theme, ROOTED IN COMMUNITY, captures the strength, connection, and resilience that define small and rural libraries. We celebrate the creativity and determination that grow from shared roots and empower our libraries and communities to thrive together

Important Upcoming Dates:

Feb. 18 ... Conference Scholarships Open
Mar. 6 .... Conference Session Proposal Applications Close
Mar. 10 .. Conference Scholarships Close
May 5 ..... Early Bird Registration opens
Jul. 8 ....... Early Bird Registration closes
Sep. 1 ..... Advance In-Person Registration closes

Stay tuned for more important dates & deadlines!

Reposted from Tim Richardson

Excuses age. Excellence Evolves

Excuses roll off the tongue easily.

“I don’t have a degree.”
“Our competitor has better prices.”
“We don’t have updated technology.”
“I didn’t have enough time to prepare.”
“We don’t have enough staff.”
“I’m too old.”

That last one?

Tell it to Elana Meyers Taylor, who at 41 captured her first Olympic gold medal in monobob at her fourth Winter Games. Tell it to Kaillie Humphries, 40, standing right beside her on the podium. Tell it to Nick Baumgartner, who won gold at 40 and competed in his fifth Olympics at 44 in Snowboard cross – a young person’s sport. Tell it to Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement and fought her way back to world-class competition after pausing competition for six years. Tell it to Rich Ruohonen, a first-time Olympian at 54.

What can we learn from these “old” athletes?

1. Intentional Self-Care Longevity requires recovery. Sleep. Nutrition. Training. Pausing. Even Simone Biles has reminded the world that mental health is performance health. You cannot perform at a high level if you never step off the gas.

1. Adaptability Elana Meyers Taylor once dreamed of playing Olympic softball. When that door closed, she changed lanes. Just because you’re an expert in one arena doesn’t mean you can’t evolve into another. Relevance requires reinvention.

1. Strategic Effort As we age, effort alone stops being the differentiator.
   The edge shifts from how hard you work to how intentionally you work. Manage your energy. Work in your peak performance windows. Say no to what drains you.
   Focus on the few activities that create disproportionate return. In other words, not all effort produces equal results. In business – and in life – a small number of actions typically drive the majority of outcomes. It’s the 80/20 principle in action. Strategic effort beats scattered hustle every time.

1. Deep Intrinsic Motivation You’ve got to want it. No one trains for the Olympics – or builds a business, or leads a team – without internal fire. And when someone tells you that you can’t? Be careful taking advice from people who’ve never done what you’re attempting.

1. Develop your humor muscle In 1984, Ronald Reagan addressed concerns about his age during a debate with Walter Mondale:

“I will not make age an issue of this campaign. I am not going to exploit, for political purposes, my opponent’s youth and inexperience.” The room erupted and Reagan won 49 of 50 states and 525 electoral votes. But beneath the humor was truth:
Age, when paired with discipline and adaptability, becomes an advantage. Experience compounds. Wisdom sharpens. Perspective steadies. Age is not the liability. Excuses are. The Question Isn’t Your Age. The question is this: Are you evolving? Are you protecting your energy? Are you sharpening your edge? Or are you rehearsing reasons? Excellence doesn’t expire. It adapts. And so can you.

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February Security Briefing: Prevention, Protection, and Expertise

Workplace violence is rarely sudden. In most cases, the warning signs appear weeks or even months in advance—but only if teams know what to look for and how to respond. In this month’s featured article, Tim Keck explains why organizations must move beyond reactive active shooter training and implement Threat Assessment and Management to stop violence before it starts.

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DOWNLOAD 12 WARNING SIGNS OF POTENTIAL VIOLENCE

Updates from longtime IFCPP partners, the International Foundation for Protection Officers…

Congratulations are in order for the IFPO UK and several IFPO contributors! The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) were finalists in two categories in the UK OSPAs (Outstanding Security Performance Awards).

IFPO takes vicarious pleasure in the successes of colleagues Farah B. F. ISRM, IFPO UK Advisory Council Member and ASIS International - UK Vice Chair for collecting her Global OSPA. Claire Humble (MlntlSy) (RISC), IFPO UK (International Foundation for Protection Officers) Management Board member was also an OSPA winner. Guy Mathias, a member of the IFPO Advisory Council, received a well-deserved Lifetime Achievement Award. Huge congratulations to those individuals for their outstanding work! IFPO Corporate Member, The Assist Services Group, won 4 OSPAs

IFCPP echoes the kudos, and looks forward to bringing you more news from IFPO and its colleagues around the globe!

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Reposted from ASIS

We are pleased to invite you to attend our upcoming joint ASIS/IAMFA meeting, hosted by Mr. Henry Galindo, Vice President of Building Operations at the Museum of the City of New York, A cultural institution dedicated to exploring the past, present, and future of New York City.

When: Thursday, February 19th at 1:30pm
Where: Museum of the City of New York
1220 Fifth Avenue New York, NY

Welcome & Host Remarks (1:30pm-1:45pm)
Mr. Henry Galindo
Vice President, Building Operations
Museum of the City of New York
Mr. Galindo will provide an overview of the museum, an institution dedicated to exploring the past, present, and future of New York City.

Museum Tour (1:45pm-2:15pm)

Following the introduction, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a guided tour of this historic and iconic museum.

Featured Presentation (2:15pm-3:00pm)
Mr. Vito Mileo
Area Sales Manager, Axis Communications

Axis Communications is a long-established manufacturer of security solutions, including CCTV cameras and access control systems, serving a wide range of cultural institutions worldwide.

Presentation Topic:
End-to-End Solutions for the Challenges Confronting Museums

This session will explore how integrated security technologies can help museums address today’s evolving operational and security demands.

Please join us and your fellow security professionals for what promises to be an informative and engaging meeting.

Please RSVP:

Charlie Gaito: chasrgaito@msn.com

Louis Bédard: Louis_bedard@moma.org

Mordechay Givoni, CPP  mgivoni@doylesecurityservices.com

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Save the Date

RISC 2026

April 28-29

Walmart Home Office

Bentonville, AR

The Risk Intelligence Sharing Consortium brings together senior security professionals and top law enforcement officials to share intelligence, discuss emerging threats, and address real-world risks. Save the date for April 29 to join us in Bentonville for the 2026 conference!

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The Sentry Digest: January 2026

After the Louvre Heist: Lessons for Museums Everywhere
An institution like the Louvre being breached in minutes is a wake-up call for museums everywhere. This article breaks down what went wrong and the practical security lessons every museum can apply before the next incident happens.

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Four in 10 Heritage Sites Report Intentional Damage to Property
Recent reporting from Museums Journal highlights a concerning trend: intentional damage is becoming a more common challenge across heritage spaces, reinforcing the need for thoughtful, proactive security planning.

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