The Defuse Podcast: Where Experts Defuse Real Threats
Philip Grindell MSc CSyP
47 episodes
1 month ago
Send us a text In this compelling and straight-talking episode, Philip sits down with Neil Basu QPM, one of the UK’s most respected and outspoken former senior police leaders. Neil shares the lessons, frustrations, and hard truths from over 30 years in policing — from the Stephen Lawrence inquiry to counter-terrorism, leadership under political pressure, and the moral challenges of modern policing. They discuss racism within the system, the dangers of disinformation, and the human cost of ser...
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Send us a text In this compelling and straight-talking episode, Philip sits down with Neil Basu QPM, one of the UK’s most respected and outspoken former senior police leaders. Neil shares the lessons, frustrations, and hard truths from over 30 years in policing — from the Stephen Lawrence inquiry to counter-terrorism, leadership under political pressure, and the moral challenges of modern policing. They discuss racism within the system, the dangers of disinformation, and the human cost of ser...
When Crisis Hits: The Real Cost of Getting Reputation Wrong
The Defuse Podcast: Where Experts Defuse Real Threats
58 minutes
7 months ago
When Crisis Hits: The Real Cost of Getting Reputation Wrong
Send us a text When Crisis Hits: The Real Cost of Getting Reputation Wrong This week's Defuse Podcast featured Heather Blundell (CEO, Grayling UK) and James Clothier (Head of Crisis) discussing how reputation management has become essential protection. Key insights: Most crisis failures stem from human behaviour under pressure, not poor messaging. Female executives face different reputation attacks requiring specific strategies. Social media breaks stories before traditional media responds. V...
The Defuse Podcast: Where Experts Defuse Real Threats
Send us a text In this compelling and straight-talking episode, Philip sits down with Neil Basu QPM, one of the UK’s most respected and outspoken former senior police leaders. Neil shares the lessons, frustrations, and hard truths from over 30 years in policing — from the Stephen Lawrence inquiry to counter-terrorism, leadership under political pressure, and the moral challenges of modern policing. They discuss racism within the system, the dangers of disinformation, and the human cost of ser...
