Simon Says
@sixsimon.bsky.social
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"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them."
Don't forget #veterans in their hour of need: legion.ca/donations
#Remembrance #Canada
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them."
Don't forget #veterans in their hour of need: legion.ca/donations
#Remembrance #Canada
November 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them."
Don't forget #veterans in their hour of need: legion.ca/donations
#Remembrance #Canada
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them."
Don't forget #veterans in their hour of need: legion.ca/donations
#Remembrance #Canada
Readers are leaders. The best #crisis leaders have context and awareness. They're able to draw on extensive knowledge so that they don't have to make up solutions. Instead, they borrow from a body of knowledge to recreate success. Sometimes #resilience looks like a full bookshelf.
#booksky
#booksky
November 10, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Readers are leaders. The best #crisis leaders have context and awareness. They're able to draw on extensive knowledge so that they don't have to make up solutions. Instead, they borrow from a body of knowledge to recreate success. Sometimes #resilience looks like a full bookshelf.
#booksky
#booksky
There's a lot of #crisis frameworks out there and a lot of them are written by ex-uniform types who only live in operations mode (love you all, for real).
Business leaders need to be in the #resilience mindset. Accept that crises may happen and have plans to avoid them, not grind through them.
Business leaders need to be in the #resilience mindset. Accept that crises may happen and have plans to avoid them, not grind through them.
November 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM
There's a lot of #crisis frameworks out there and a lot of them are written by ex-uniform types who only live in operations mode (love you all, for real).
Business leaders need to be in the #resilience mindset. Accept that crises may happen and have plans to avoid them, not grind through them.
Business leaders need to be in the #resilience mindset. Accept that crises may happen and have plans to avoid them, not grind through them.
Just taking a moment to extol the virtues of the semi-colon; however, some may disagree, or dislike it; others may enjoy it, use it, and celebrate it; and, yet more may be indifferent.
But I love it.
Thank you, semi-colon. You’re not a half-measure to me.
#booksky
But I love it.
Thank you, semi-colon. You’re not a half-measure to me.
#booksky
November 6, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Just taking a moment to extol the virtues of the semi-colon; however, some may disagree, or dislike it; others may enjoy it, use it, and celebrate it; and, yet more may be indifferent.
But I love it.
Thank you, semi-colon. You’re not a half-measure to me.
#booksky
But I love it.
Thank you, semi-colon. You’re not a half-measure to me.
#booksky
Train your crisis management teams with realistic scenarios that reflect potential disruptions. Hands-on practice builds confidence, reduces errors, and ensures everyone knows how to act under pressure.
Everybody loses when everybody wins in an exercise.
#Training #Preparedness #Resilience #Crisis
Everybody loses when everybody wins in an exercise.
#Training #Preparedness #Resilience #Crisis
November 6, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Train your crisis management teams with realistic scenarios that reflect potential disruptions. Hands-on practice builds confidence, reduces errors, and ensures everyone knows how to act under pressure.
Everybody loses when everybody wins in an exercise.
#Training #Preparedness #Resilience #Crisis
Everybody loses when everybody wins in an exercise.
#Training #Preparedness #Resilience #Crisis
How you say it is as important as what you say. Maintain calm, clear, and factual communication. Empathy paired with awareness and authority reinforces confidence and trust.
#Crisis #communications #resilience
#Crisis #communications #resilience
November 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
How you say it is as important as what you say. Maintain calm, clear, and factual communication. Empathy paired with awareness and authority reinforces confidence and trust.
#Crisis #communications #resilience
#Crisis #communications #resilience
Cloud systems, automation, and secure remote access are not just conveniences—they are #resilience multipliers. Adopt tools that support continuity when the unexpected hits. And then adopt backups.
Check out subitis.ca.
#crisis
Check out subitis.ca.
#crisis
Subitis, Inc. | Resilience and crisis management consulting.
Subitis, Inc. offers best in-class business resilience and crisis management consulting. Services include standards compliance, exercise programs, and risk management.
subitis.ca
November 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Cloud systems, automation, and secure remote access are not just conveniences—they are #resilience multipliers. Adopt tools that support continuity when the unexpected hits. And then adopt backups.
Check out subitis.ca.
#crisis
Check out subitis.ca.
#crisis
Policies and procedures matter, but #culture sustains resilience.
#Crisis leaders need to encourage transparency, flexibility, and wellbeing.
Teams that embrace these values respond more effectively and cohesively.
Check out this veteran-owned business with deep expertise: gasparotto.co
#Crisis leaders need to encourage transparency, flexibility, and wellbeing.
Teams that embrace these values respond more effectively and cohesively.
Check out this veteran-owned business with deep expertise: gasparotto.co
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November 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Policies and procedures matter, but #culture sustains resilience.
#Crisis leaders need to encourage transparency, flexibility, and wellbeing.
Teams that embrace these values respond more effectively and cohesively.
Check out this veteran-owned business with deep expertise: gasparotto.co
#Crisis leaders need to encourage transparency, flexibility, and wellbeing.
Teams that embrace these values respond more effectively and cohesively.
Check out this veteran-owned business with deep expertise: gasparotto.co
Team Japan won the MLB #WorldSeries. The season started there, and Yamamoto finished it here in #Toronto. Heartbroken for my @torontobluejays.bsky.social and at the same time, in awe of his talent.
November 3, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Team Japan won the MLB #WorldSeries. The season started there, and Yamamoto finished it here in #Toronto. Heartbroken for my @torontobluejays.bsky.social and at the same time, in awe of his talent.
A resilient organization is only as strong as its people. Prioritize mental health, support flexible working arrangements, and ensure employees feel safe and valued. Healthy teams recover faster and perform better under pressure.
#EmployeeWellbeing #Resilience #Leadership
#EmployeeWellbeing #Resilience #Leadership
October 31, 2025 at 1:04 PM
A resilient organization is only as strong as its people. Prioritize mental health, support flexible working arrangements, and ensure employees feel safe and valued. Healthy teams recover faster and perform better under pressure.
#EmployeeWellbeing #Resilience #Leadership
#EmployeeWellbeing #Resilience #Leadership
The After-Action Review or Post-Incident Review is a necessity for mature organizations. After every challenge, pause. What worked? What failed? Be honest. Continuous reflection transforms crises into strategic learning opportunities.
#ContinuousImprovement #LessonsLearned #Resilience
#ContinuousImprovement #LessonsLearned #Resilience
October 30, 2025 at 3:32 PM
The After-Action Review or Post-Incident Review is a necessity for mature organizations. After every challenge, pause. What worked? What failed? Be honest. Continuous reflection transforms crises into strategic learning opportunities.
#ContinuousImprovement #LessonsLearned #Resilience
#ContinuousImprovement #LessonsLearned #Resilience
In #Canada, financial institutions are required to have third-party risk plans.
Strong relationships with suppliers/service providers can make or break continuity.
Cultivate partnerships and specify service level agreements before #crisis strikes.
#SupplyChain #Resilience #BusinessContinuity
Strong relationships with suppliers/service providers can make or break continuity.
Cultivate partnerships and specify service level agreements before #crisis strikes.
#SupplyChain #Resilience #BusinessContinuity
October 29, 2025 at 9:30 PM
In #Canada, financial institutions are required to have third-party risk plans.
Strong relationships with suppliers/service providers can make or break continuity.
Cultivate partnerships and specify service level agreements before #crisis strikes.
#SupplyChain #Resilience #BusinessContinuity
Strong relationships with suppliers/service providers can make or break continuity.
Cultivate partnerships and specify service level agreements before #crisis strikes.
#SupplyChain #Resilience #BusinessContinuity
Years of leadership development work has taught me one thing: teams perform best when they understand their roles and are trusted to act. Train staff, share responsibilities, and encourage problem-solving at all levels. Resilient organizations empower their people. #Resilience #Leadership #Crisis
October 28, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Years of leadership development work has taught me one thing: teams perform best when they understand their roles and are trusted to act. Train staff, share responsibilities, and encourage problem-solving at all levels. Resilient organizations empower their people. #Resilience #Leadership #Crisis
Cash flow and reserves are lifelines.
Maintain accessible reserves and scenario-based budgeting to weather disruptions without panic. Your whole business can't be about crisis and resilience (unless you're like me!), but you're going to need a bit of padding.
#Resilience #Crisis
Maintain accessible reserves and scenario-based budgeting to weather disruptions without panic. Your whole business can't be about crisis and resilience (unless you're like me!), but you're going to need a bit of padding.
#Resilience #Crisis
October 27, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Cash flow and reserves are lifelines.
Maintain accessible reserves and scenario-based budgeting to weather disruptions without panic. Your whole business can't be about crisis and resilience (unless you're like me!), but you're going to need a bit of padding.
#Resilience #Crisis
Maintain accessible reserves and scenario-based budgeting to weather disruptions without panic. Your whole business can't be about crisis and resilience (unless you're like me!), but you're going to need a bit of padding.
#Resilience #Crisis
Every disruption is data. Learn, iterate, and implement improvements. Post-incident reviews are not blame exercise: they're blueprints for a stronger, smarter organization.
Mature leaders and teams take the time to critique their performance so that everybody succeeds when it counts.
#Resilience
Mature leaders and teams take the time to critique their performance so that everybody succeeds when it counts.
#Resilience
October 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Every disruption is data. Learn, iterate, and implement improvements. Post-incident reviews are not blame exercise: they're blueprints for a stronger, smarter organization.
Mature leaders and teams take the time to critique their performance so that everybody succeeds when it counts.
#Resilience
Mature leaders and teams take the time to critique their performance so that everybody succeeds when it counts.
#Resilience
Unexpected events expose hidden weaknesses. Run tabletop exercises, stress-test processes, and explore “what if” scenarios. #Resilience grows when potential disruptions are mapped before they happen.
#Subitis #RiskManagement #Crisis
#Subitis #RiskManagement #Crisis
October 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Unexpected events expose hidden weaknesses. Run tabletop exercises, stress-test processes, and explore “what if” scenarios. #Resilience grows when potential disruptions are mapped before they happen.
#Subitis #RiskManagement #Crisis
#Subitis #RiskManagement #Crisis
#Resilience is about anticipating challenges before they hit, and responding to them effectively. Build systems that are flexible, train teams that are empowered, and embed strategic foresight and data review into daily operations. Strong preparation today means stability tomorrow.
#Subitis
#Subitis
October 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
#Resilience is about anticipating challenges before they hit, and responding to them effectively. Build systems that are flexible, train teams that are empowered, and embed strategic foresight and data review into daily operations. Strong preparation today means stability tomorrow.
#Subitis
#Subitis
My latest read: "How Things Are Made" by @timminshall.bsky.social. An accessible but detailed explanation of global manufacturing and supply chains. He makes practical points for more local, sustainable production but still celebrates business. Brilliant.
www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...
#Booksky
www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...
#Booksky
How Things Are Made: A Journey Through the Hidden World…
An illuminating journey through the world of manufactur…
www.goodreads.com
October 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
My latest read: "How Things Are Made" by @timminshall.bsky.social. An accessible but detailed explanation of global manufacturing and supply chains. He makes practical points for more local, sustainable production but still celebrates business. Brilliant.
www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...
#Booksky
www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...
#Booksky
Leadership under pressure defines your organization.
Clear communication and decisive action turn uncertainty into success.
But the best #crisis leaders speak with empathy and calm.
Cultivate leaders who can guide teams through turbulence without losing trust.
#Leadership #Resilience
Clear communication and decisive action turn uncertainty into success.
But the best #crisis leaders speak with empathy and calm.
Cultivate leaders who can guide teams through turbulence without losing trust.
#Leadership #Resilience
October 21, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Leadership under pressure defines your organization.
Clear communication and decisive action turn uncertainty into success.
But the best #crisis leaders speak with empathy and calm.
Cultivate leaders who can guide teams through turbulence without losing trust.
#Leadership #Resilience
Clear communication and decisive action turn uncertainty into success.
But the best #crisis leaders speak with empathy and calm.
Cultivate leaders who can guide teams through turbulence without losing trust.
#Leadership #Resilience
🧵 It's essential to provide transparent, timely updates to stakeholders in the midst of a #crisis.
Stakeholders notice when an organization communicates honestly and proactively. #Tylenol is a classic (and now modern) example of building and maintaining trust in a crisis.
#Subitis #Resilience
Stakeholders notice when an organization communicates honestly and proactively. #Tylenol is a classic (and now modern) example of building and maintaining trust in a crisis.
#Subitis #Resilience
October 20, 2025 at 10:44 AM
🧵 It's essential to provide transparent, timely updates to stakeholders in the midst of a #crisis.
Stakeholders notice when an organization communicates honestly and proactively. #Tylenol is a classic (and now modern) example of building and maintaining trust in a crisis.
#Subitis #Resilience
Stakeholders notice when an organization communicates honestly and proactively. #Tylenol is a classic (and now modern) example of building and maintaining trust in a crisis.
#Subitis #Resilience
I'm laser-focused on #risk, #resilience, and #leadership. My mission is to help you protect what you've worked for. I will help you build resilience with my program management, exercise development, and risk management services.
#Subitis is available now. www.subitis.ca
#Subitis is available now. www.subitis.ca
Subitis, Inc. | Resilience and crisis management consulting.
Subitis, Inc. offers best in-class business resilience and crisis management consulting. Services include standards compliance, exercise programs, and risk management.
www.subitis.ca
October 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I'm laser-focused on #risk, #resilience, and #leadership. My mission is to help you protect what you've worked for. I will help you build resilience with my program management, exercise development, and risk management services.
#Subitis is available now. www.subitis.ca
#Subitis is available now. www.subitis.ca
Complex, systemic failures can't be simplified. When leaders retell them as if caused by a single factor, they erase the very lessons complexity was trying to teach.
#subitis #resilience #leadership
#subitis #resilience #leadership
October 17, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Complex, systemic failures can't be simplified. When leaders retell them as if caused by a single factor, they erase the very lessons complexity was trying to teach.
#subitis #resilience #leadership
#subitis #resilience #leadership
Supply chains can look stable until one overlooked link reveals how tightly everything is bound together. Local failures quickly become systemic.
Take a look at my friends' interesting EM logistics business: emlcanada.ca
#subitis #resilience
Take a look at my friends' interesting EM logistics business: emlcanada.ca
#subitis #resilience
EMLCanada – Respond with confidence
Imagine if your community could readily tap into and use an up-to-date online resource list that is targeted, searchable, and accessible 24/7.
emlcanada.ca
October 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Supply chains can look stable until one overlooked link reveals how tightly everything is bound together. Local failures quickly become systemic.
Take a look at my friends' interesting EM logistics business: emlcanada.ca
#subitis #resilience
Take a look at my friends' interesting EM logistics business: emlcanada.ca
#subitis #resilience
#Risk maps show us hazards, and they tell stories about what an organization values. The blind spots of today’s maps are often tomorrow’s crises.
If you're in government, you should be all over demographic data.
If you're in industry, all of your exposures need mapping.
#subitis #resilience
If you're in government, you should be all over demographic data.
If you're in industry, all of your exposures need mapping.
#subitis #resilience
October 15, 2025 at 3:32 PM
#Risk maps show us hazards, and they tell stories about what an organization values. The blind spots of today’s maps are often tomorrow’s crises.
If you're in government, you should be all over demographic data.
If you're in industry, all of your exposures need mapping.
#subitis #resilience
If you're in government, you should be all over demographic data.
If you're in industry, all of your exposures need mapping.
#subitis #resilience
False certainty is dangerous comfort. Leaders who preserve curiosity under pressure keep the field of possibilities open, even as others demand closure.
I worry for the wellbeing of employees and companies when I see red-faced managers barking out orders.
#subitis #resilience #leadership
I worry for the wellbeing of employees and companies when I see red-faced managers barking out orders.
#subitis #resilience #leadership
October 14, 2025 at 9:32 PM
False certainty is dangerous comfort. Leaders who preserve curiosity under pressure keep the field of possibilities open, even as others demand closure.
I worry for the wellbeing of employees and companies when I see red-faced managers barking out orders.
#subitis #resilience #leadership
I worry for the wellbeing of employees and companies when I see red-faced managers barking out orders.
#subitis #resilience #leadership