May 13, 2026
Incivility to Targeting: Bob Hayes on the New Era of Executive Risk
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In this episode
A growing culture of incivility is reshaping the corporate risk landscape, and security leaders are being forced to adapt quickly. In this episode of the Connected Intelligence Podcast, Fred Burton sits down with Security Executive Council founder Bob Hayes to discuss the research behind rising workplace aggression, executive targeting, activist-driven threats, and the long-term implications for corporate security programs. Bob shares lessons drawn from decades of research and leadership experience, including why organizations often overlook their most probable risks and how security teams can better align intelligence with business action. The conversation also explores the evolution of executive protection and the importance of actionable intelligence in today’s environment.
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Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Beyond Incivility: The Soaring Business Cost of America’s Deteriorating Civility
- Executive Targeting Report: Analysis of Attacks on Corporate Executives from 2003-2025
What you’ll learn
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Why workplace incivility is becoming a growing corporate security concern
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How executive targeting trends are shifting toward activist-driven threats
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What organizations often miss when assessing executive risk
More about our guest
Bob Hayes is the Managing Director and founder of the Security Executive Council and a recognized leader in the security industry. With more than 25 years of experience in law enforcement and corporate security, he’s led influential research on what drives effective security programs. His work has shaped how organizations think about risk, leadership, and program strategy. Today, he joins us to discuss his latest research on incivility, executive targeting, and the evolving risk landscape.
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