Send us a textIt’s Not in the Manual: Michael Gips on Writing the Leadership Book Security NeededIn this powerful and deeply human episode of The Security Circle Podcast, host Yolanda “Yoyo” Hamblen is joined by one of the most respected voices in global security leadership, Michael Gips, to explore why the security profession needed this leadership book—and why it needed it now.Michael shares the story behind It’s Not in the Manual, a book built not on abstract frameworks or academic theory, but on real experiences, real people, and real leadership moments from across the security and risk profession. Drawing on decades of work in security, risk, and leadership, he explains why traditional leadership literature often fails security professionals—and how elevating authentic stories from the field creates something far more meaningful and practical.The conversation ranges widely and candidly: from leadership in a world of permanent crisis and convergence, to the hidden emotional toll of security work, to why mental health is not a “soft issue” but a core leadership responsibility. Michael speaks openly about vulnerability, limits, and the leadership mistakes that shaped his thinking, offering rare honesty from someone at the top of the profession.Together, Yoyo and Michael unpack mentorship, thought leadership, interviewing as a leadership skill, and why the future of security leadership will depend less on titles and tools—and more on curiosity, humility, humanity, and judgment. Along the way, they explore how stories, humour, and cultural references can make leadership lessons stick, even in the most complex and high-risk environments.This episode is a masterclass in real-world leadership for security and risk professionals—for those navigating complexity, carrying responsibility, and leading when there is no playbook to follow.If you’ve ever felt that leadership in security isn’t taught, isn’t written down, or simply isn’t in the manual—this conversation is for you.https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgips/Security Circle ⭕️ is an IFPOD production for IFPO the International Foundation of Protection Officers

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