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The 7 Biggest de-escalation communication mistakes I’ve seen in Security.
1. Failing to say something good about yourself. This doesn’t mean you Brag, for instance you wouldn’t say “I’m the biggest and...

Sam Wilks
Nov 4, 20172 min read


Why so Serious?
Have you noticed the change in a police officers or security officers body when they have to use their “persuasion voice”, they get very...

Sam Wilks
Nov 3, 20172 min read


A good Security Officer knows Sales.
Many that know me and have observed me working in the security industry have commented that they don’t understand how I am able to...

Sam Wilks
Nov 2, 20172 min read


Dealing with Confrontation
Everyone experiences situations where we need to speak up. It may be to ask for a raise, demand better treatment, deliver bad news,...

Sam Wilks
Oct 31, 20173 min read


Confidence = Success
How you see yourself determines how well you will succeed in life. Confidence is a great part of that success, so we must ensure that we...

Sam Wilks
Oct 30, 20172 min read


Capitalism is just another ideology
Note - This is a follow up article I have written based on my Article "Capitalism will not just Die" published on the 22nd October 2017....

Sam Wilks
Oct 29, 20173 min read


Influence with a smile
Do you really know someone? I’ve observed human behaviour, taken notes and studied for just over 2100 hours over the last 14 Months. The...

Sam Wilks
Oct 28, 20174 min read


Finding your Why!
Ever feel like you don’t know why you work so hard? It’s a perfectly natural question for those who are performing and becoming...

Sam Wilks
Oct 27, 20172 min read


Work harder if you want to succeed..
If you are brutally honest with yourself, you probably spend a small portion of your work-day doing what it is your paid to do. Most of...

Sam Wilks
Oct 26, 20172 min read


Gday, Are you Ok?
Most people are social by nature if not by nurture, the easiest way in which to seek a response is by saying “G’day” and asking, “Is...

Sam Wilks
Oct 25, 20174 min read


Everybody’s somebody to some one.
I don’t have a perfect body, like most, I don’t look into the mirror and see something I consider “sexy”. But, my opinion really doesn’t...

Sam Wilks
Oct 24, 20172 min read


It doesn't need to be a puzzle.
Avoiding Complexity Whether you are the Manager at a large multinational Casino or the principal of a boutique Real estate firm, you must...

Sam Wilks
Oct 23, 20173 min read


Capitalism will not just die!
I felt considering my many discussions with those whom consider themselves socialists, and, left leaning, and those that consider...

Sam Wilks
Oct 22, 20173 min read


In Life there are those that do, and those that know how!
One of the hardest people to find in this world is the person that knows how to get things done. My background hasn’t come from always...

Sam Wilks
Oct 21, 20172 min read


JOBS ARE DISAPPEARING!
Jobs are being lost every day and most of them are not being replaced, get used to it. It’s got nothing to do with the economy. In...

Sam Wilks
Oct 20, 20174 min read


Creating a Cult...ure
I was recently contacted by a past colleague to reminisce about the days of working for the MGM Grand International hotel and Casino in...

Sam Wilks
Oct 19, 20172 min read


Security with igen
Somethings just put a smile on my face, but somethings bring tear of laughter to my eyes, now wait you might think I’m an arsehole when I...

Sam Wilks
Oct 18, 20173 min read


Stopping for alternative energy
Do you set up your RSS feed for info that inspires you? Do you even know what an RSS feed is? Basically, it allows me to get a glimpse...

Sam Wilks
Oct 17, 20171 min read


10 Reasons to Buy Real Estate
My name is Sam and I'm a Real Estate Consultant, with over 17years experience. Many people ask me “what type of home they should buy?” I...

Sam Wilks
Oct 16, 20173 min read


5 Largest Mistakes when Buying Real Estate!
I'm a Real Estate Consultant, with over 17 years in the industry. The most common question I am asked is what type of Real Estate to buy,...

Sam Wilks
Oct 15, 20172 min read
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