By Pete Jaskulski The frenzy of holiday shopping is about to begin, and retailers are ramping up for their Black Friday events. This means those in loss prevention are preparing themselves for what often...Keep Reading

Dave Young Podcast 11-20-2019 Show Notes “What’s So Special About A Greeting?” Dave Young is a master trainer and co-founder of Vistelar. He has extensive experience in martial arts, security, and is a former marine....Keep Reading

  Below is an excerpt from the book “Confidence in Conflict for Healthcare Professionals: Creating an Environment of Care That is Incompatible With Violence” by Joel Lashley. “Only human beings can look directly at something,...Keep Reading

  By Dave Young As a business owner before you opened your business, you developed a plan for success. Getting ready to close for the holidays, or a temporary shutdown (TSD), requires a similar amount...Keep Reading

Joel Lashley Podcast 10-5-2019 Show Notes “Healthcare is a High-Stakes Profession” One of the most essential but often overlooked skills in healthcare is the ability to de-escalate critical situations. Healthcare workers tragically often feel that...Keep Reading

  By Joel Lashley When Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood first aired on public television, I was seven years old.  I remember seeing it for the first time and thinking, “This show is for little kids.”  Yet,...Keep Reading

  “Empathy as a Strategy for Safety” Dan Garris Podcast 10-13-2019 Show Notes Did your first job as a kid lay the groundwork for what you do today? Dan Garris, Workforce Development Trainer for Portland...Keep Reading

  The International Parking and Mobility Institute (IPMI) recently published the November issue of their print newsletter, Parking & Mobility.  The cover announced Vistelar’s partnership with the organization. The featured article inside describes how our...Keep Reading

  Watch this video to learn the top 5 best practices for bus operators while they are out in the field where they need to manage conflict at the point-of-impact. Bus operators interact with potentially...Keep Reading

  By Joel Lashley If there is anything that I have learned from all the tremendous mentors I’ve had in my career, it’s that wisdom is universal.  Many truths transcend languages and cultures. For instance,...Keep Reading