In Part 2 of our interview with Chris Grollnek, one of the nation’s leading experts in active shooter prevention and response, we transition from mindset to real-world action.<br /><br />This episode breaks down the practical, proven steps schools, workplaces, and communities can take right now to build a true culture of preparedness. Chris shares decades of insight from law enforcement, consulting, and high-risk incident response to help organizations strengthen prevention, response, and recovery long before a crisis occurs.<br /><br />Whether you’re a school administrator, safety coordinator, business leader, or simply someone who cares about community resilience, this episode provides actionable guidance you can implement immediately.<br />🔔 What You’ll Learn in This Episode<br />• The core components of effective organizational preparedness<br />• Why some training fails — and how to make it stick<br />• Practical steps for schools, workplaces, and public venues<br />• How leadership drives a culture of resilience • Real strategies that empower everyday people to act under stress<br />• How to prepare communities without overusing fear<br /><br />🎙 About Our Guest: Chris Grollnek<br />Chris Grollnek is a nationally recognized expert in active shooter prevention, counterterrorism, and complex threat response. 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