In this episode, Bryan Strawser tackles one of the most frustrating patterns in resilience and continuity programs: the trap of check-the-box compliance. He unpacks how performative efforts that focus solely on documentation or audits undermine actual readiness and stall progress toward maturity. Bryan also explores the equally dangerous alternative—doing nothing—and why that’s no better. Instead, …
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Managing Uncertainty Podcast – Episode #310: The Board’s Role in Crisis Management
In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, Bryan Strawser of Bryghtpath explores the critical role of the Board of Directors during times of crisis. Boards are often looked to for leadership and assurance, but their responsibilities are frequently misunderstood. Bryan outlines how directors can provide strategic oversight without stepping into operational decision-making. Drawing on …
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Managing Uncertainty Podcast – Episode #309 – Exercising more than Cyber Muscles
Too many organizations treat crisis exercises as one-dimensional drills focused on ransomware and cybersecurity. While those scenarios are critical, they don’t prepare leaders for the full spectrum of disruptions that can impact operations, reputation, and people. In this episode, Bryan Strawser breaks down why your exercise program can’t live on cyber alone. He explores what’s …
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Managing Uncertainty Podcast – Episode #308 – Why Exercises Fail Without Prepared Executives
Crisis exercises are meant to test decision-making and build organizational confidence. But too often, they fail because executives and other key players haven’t been trained on the crisis management framework. Instead of practicing decisions, the exercise gets bogged down in debates about the scenario or the process. In this episode, Bryan Strawser of Bryghtpath explains …
Managing Uncertainty Podcast – Episode #307 – Why Training Before an Exercise Is Non-Negotiable
In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, Bryghtpath Principal & Chief Executive Bryan Strawser explores why training your team before an exercise is essential for success. Too often, organizations treat exercises as teaching moments rather than validation tools. The result is confusion, wasted time, and missed opportunities to truly measure resilience. Bryan explains how …
Managing Uncertainty Podcast – Episode #306 – Does AI help or harm resilience?
Artificial intelligence is transforming how organizations prepare for and respond to disruption. From predictive analytics to automated crisis communications, AI offers powerful tools to strengthen resilience. But it also introduces new risks, including overreliance, bias, and vulnerabilities that can erode trust. In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, Bryghtpath CEO Bryan Strawser explores whether …
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Managing Uncertainty Podcast –Episode #305 – The New Role of the Resilience Leader: From Plan Writer to Strategic Influencer
In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, Bryan Strawser of Bryghtpath explores how the role of the resilience leader has evolved. Once viewed primarily as a compliance function focused on writing plans and running exercises, today’s resilience leader is expected to operate as a strategic influencer. Influence, not documentation, is the new measure of …
Managing Uncertainty Podcast – Episode #304: Just Effing Do Something
In this episode of Managing Uncertainty, Bryghtpath Principal & Chief Executive Bryan Strawser tackles one of the most common — and dangerous — mistakes leaders make in a crisis: doing nothing. Drawing on decades of experience in crisis management, business continuity, and organizational resilience, Bryan explains why waiting for perfect information can paralyze a response …
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