Society has become a most interesting place in that just about every day is designated a special day for one reason or another, for reasons big, small, unique and -- sometimes – puzzling. Before the summer is over, we will have found reason to celebrate any number of...
In my law enforcement and military careers, I have had the pleasure and honor to award decorations for bravery to numerous wonderful men and women who have risked their lives in the performance of their duties. Having given a great deal of thought to the issue of...
The term that “you never get a second chance to make a good impression” certainly applies to the actions of an executive taking command of an organization. Just having common sense and good intentions are not enough, as there are actions and behaviors that are...
DEALING WITH WORRY & ANXIETY All of us have some very difficult and painful situations ahead of us, and those of us who have been around for a while have some scar tissue that came at heavy emotional prices. Worry and anxiety are inescapable realities...
The Necessity for Strong Writing Skills Although not a pleasant topic to discuss and difficult for many to accept, the reality is that strong written skills, just like strong verbal skills, are essential leadership traits. In all aspects of just about everything...
A Catastrophic Threat... CATASTROPHIC is the appropriate term to describe the threat facing the safety of our communities related to efforts to deny law enforcement officers the safety net provided by qualified immunity. Although the thrust of this article...
Today's Solutions & Tomorrow's Nightmare The overriding considerations must be the best interests of our communities, our agencies and our overall workforces This article is a product of many mistakes that I and others have made with respect to the issue of...
As we are all painfully aware, legitimate and painful acts of discrimination, sexual harassment and bias have been a serious reality in a great many organizations in the past. Unfortunately, they continue to occur, although most would agree with less frequency....
Whether chairing a small staff meeting or a large conference, there are a number of subtle leadership behaviors that are essential to ensure that the gathering is successful in terms of obtaining the candid views of the participants, creating a sense of...
Public Officials Listen Up… Just about every public official whether elected or appointed is often in a position where he or she is called upon to make remarks to an audience. Although the primary focus of the remarks often changes based of the nature of the event,...