The hallmark of a successful executive is unwavering focus. But in today's ever-changing landscape, achieving that focus can be a challenge. Unforeseen threats can disrupt critical negotiations, cast a shadow over public appearances, and create a constant undercurrent of unease.

I've been in the security / protective services business for over 30 years. I started as a part time patrolman before I got out of high school, and I've worked in nearly ever facet of facility, personal and government security, as well as in Federal law enforcement since 1990. One thing that I have rarely seen built in to a security services contract is an audit mechanism, a means of assessing that your contracted security services provider is delivering the service they are being paid to perform, within the terms of the contract. You, the client, are paying X dollars per month, hour or…