Act ASAP
Are you ready to take control of your future? The Act ASAP Podcast is here to guide you through the maze of leadership, communications, and disaster management planning. In 2025, we're diving into the world of disaster and financial management.
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Building a New Disaster Response Model | eCERT® Program Update with Mark Matheson (opens the original)
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What could disaster response look like if establishedorganizations had greater access to communications, equipment, coordination, and the ability to deploy their existing capabilities where they're needed most? In this episode of the Act ASAP Podcast , I sit downagain with Mark Matheson, founder of the developing eCERT® Program , for an update on where the initiative stands and where he believes it is headed. Mark discusses the program's developing infrastructure,including plans surrounding the
When the System Goes Down, What Happens Next? (opens the original)
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What happens to your organization when the technology you depend on suddenly isn't there? Cyberattacks, cloud outages, telecommunications failures, power disruptions, and other events continue to remind us just how dependent modern organizations have become on technology. Technology gives us tremendous capabilities, but there's a difference between using technology and becoming unable to operate without it . In this episode of the Act ASAP Podcast , I explore why business continuity leadership m
Leadership isn't tested when everything is going according to plan. (opens the original)
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It's revealed when the plan no longer works. In this episode of the Act ASAP Podcast , Daniel Kilburn explores what real readiness looks like when leaders face uncertainty. Discover why preparedness is about more than emergency plans—it's about building the confidence, communication, and leadership that help families, businesses, and communities respond effectively when disruption occurs. Whether you're responsible for your household, a business, a nonprofit, or a community organization, you'll
Business Continuity Planning Begins Before the Emergency (opens the original)
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What if the greatest threat to your organization isn't a natural disaster or cyberattack, but the building you're sitting in today? In this episode of the ACT ASAP Podcast , I sit down with Josh Lowe and Nic Guedenet of AkitaBox to explore why business continuity planning starts long before an emergency. We discuss facility intelligence, preserving institutional knowledge, deferred maintenance, leadership, and how understanding your buildings today can prevent costly disruptions tomorrow. Whethe
What 90+ Years of Life Can Teach Us (opens the original)
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What does 90 years of life teach us about leadership, resilience, marriage, service, and what truly matters? In this special episode of Act ASAP , I sit down with Jim Paulk , a man whose life has spanned nearly a century of American history. From his days at the U.S. Naval Academy and a distinguished Navy career to decades of marriage with his wife Pat, family, leadership, and a life built on purpose, Jim shares lessons that simply can't be found in a textbook. This isn't just a conversation abo
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