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Brian Katz

Chief Executive OfficerSafer School Solutions

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Member Since September 2022

Skills

Security
Technology
Operations Management

About

Brian Katz is a leader in the school safety and security space. As a former Google Security Director who has over 20 years of experience in the private and public sector Brian was a Special Agent with the US Department of State's Diplomatic Security Service as well as the Chief Safety & Security Officer for the nation's 6th largest public school district.

Published content

Physical and Cyber School Safety: Don’t Forget the Basics

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Let's not be a society that throws money at prevention while neglecting the bedrock upon which true safety and security lie.

18 Seemingly Harmless Habits That Can Negatively Impact Your Business Success

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Viewing entrepreneurship as a process of trial and error can help leaders ensure they take the time to reflect on how the business is performing as a whole. While starting business requires a considerable amount of preparation, there’s no substitute for the amount of experience entrepreneurs gain from actually running a business. As leaders begin putting systems in place and setting the general ways of how the business will operate, certain habits become ingrained that cause more harm than good in the long run. Being so directly involved in everything the business does can prevent leaders from seeing the larger picture and the negative impact of these ingrained habits on the business. To help leaders more readily identify and change problematic behavior, 18 Newsweek Expert Forum members each share one seemingly harmless habit in a business leader that might in fact be hindering their success.

14 Strategies for Combating Decision-Making Paralysis and Anxiety

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Leaders often have many things and people depending on them. When every decision made can have far-reaching consequences, it’s not uncommon for some leaders to be stressed or apprehensive about making the wrong call. Rather than letting their negative emotions get the best of them, and potentially lead to important decisions being delayed, it’s crucial to determine what processes will produce the best decision possible for a given situation. As leaders themselves, the members of Newsweek Expert Forum are well aware of the importance (and downsides) of decision-making. To make the process easier, 14 members offer advice to help leaders better manage the paralysis and anxiety that can occur while making critical decisions.

15 Ways Businesses Can Keep Up With Trends in the Tech World

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Success in any industry, including technology, often depends on how well a company can keep up with the latest news and trends in its field. In today's rapidly evolving tech landscape, it's essential for organizations to stay up-to-date with the latest industry changes to remain competitive and relevant. Failure to keep pace with the latest trends and innovations can result in missed opportunities, loss of market share and ultimately, business failure. To stay ahead of the curve, organizations need to continuously educate themselves on the latest technological developments, anticipate emerging trends and be ready to adapt their business models accordingly. To help you do this, 15 Newsweek Expert Forum members shared some of the best ways for organizations to stay informed about industry changes in tech and explained why doing so is crucial for their long-term success.

15 Ways Leaders Can Foster a Supportive Company Culture

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Rather than perpetuating the same old top-down power dynamics, leaders can instead prioritize employees' needs. The role of company culture in many businesses has changed in recent years. This has meant moving away from traditional power structures where leaders decided the business path forward to systems that focus on intentionally giving employees a seat at the decision-making table.  While these efforts have proved fruitful for attracting and retaining employees, fostering a supportive internal culture is an ongoing undertaking that must regularly be assessed. As experts, the members of Newsweek Expert Forum understand the key role that leaders play in maintaining company culture. Below, 15 of them share their best advice on how leaders can create and sustain a supportive internal culture.

School Safety: Going Beyond the Checkboxes To Real Accountability

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How do we keep kids safe at school? 

Company details

Safer School Solutions

Company bio

Safer School Solutions provides tools for school leaders to track and analyze existing safety measures and collaborate with other districts around the nation. We are dedicated to equipping educators with the information they need to implement improved safety and security measures. Our vision is a nationwide standard for safer educational environments established through a collaborative process that promotes data-driven decisions and accountability for safety and security policies.

Industry

Technology

Area of focus

Education
Physical Security
Information Technology