Using Hostage Negotiation Skills to Lead Threat Intelligence Teams

Learn how hostage negotiation skills translate directly to modern threat intelligence leadership in this 29-minute interview with Duaine Labno, Director of Special Investigations & Threat Intelligence at TIG Risk Services. Discover how a 26-year career journey from police officer to security executive shaped unique approaches to team management and critical decision-making. Explore the mental models used for high-stakes situations, understand how TIG redesigned employee safety protocols within 24 hours of the Michigan State shooting, and learn why elite security teams require 260 hours of annual training. Gain insights into building trust and team culture, balancing technical requests with budget constraints, staying current on emerging threats, and screening for tenacity in new hires. Understand the challenges of transitioning from hands-on technical work to leadership roles, learn strategies for managing stress in high-pressure environments, and discover approaches to mentoring the next generation of security leaders through operational failures and career pivots.