It is with profound sadness we share that RedFlash Group Founding Partner Jake Knight passed away Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, after a sudden and unexpected illness. He was 57. Since co-founding the RedFlash Group 25 years ago with Keith Griffiths, Jake has been a steady leader and a trusted partner
“We’ve reached 30,000 ft. You’re now free to move about the cabin.” Bet you haven’t heard that in a while. Though the smell of jet fuel and the sound of takeoff isn’t something most of us have experienced in some time, we suspect those familiar words of reaching cruising altitude may still give you a sense of ease.
These days, we hear the terms “thought leader” and “thought leadership” a lot. Most people like the idea of becoming one, and would like to know how to become a thought leader (or at least how to be seen as one). Why? Because credibility is the calling card needed to lead and persuade—especially in the important business of public safety.
You know marketing your organization matters. You know measuring the results of your marketing matters. But do you feel confident that those marketing efforts are driven by a larger strategy? That what you say and how you say it are messages that consistently convey why your organization exists and what it does?
We are experiencing no ordinary crisis. Between the pandemic, recession and social upheaval, this will likely be a defining moment for several generations, with consequences for our way of life we may not be able to fully recognize for years.
If you’re a leader of an organization serving the public safety industry, this is for you. If you want to make an even bigger difference for your colleagues and customers, well, this is for you, too!