18 Lessons from 18 Years as a Cop: What I Wish I Knew, Mistakes Made, and Lessons Learned
18 Lessons from 18 Years as a Cop: What I Wish I Knew, Mistakes Made, and Lessons Learned
I recently passed the 18th anniversary of the day I entered the academy. The occasion provoked some introspection and on... Read more
31 Jul 2023
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32mins
Matthew Thomas on Successful Marriages, Working Through Hard Things, Promoting and Leading From Any Rank
Matthew Thomas on Successful Marriages, Working Through Hard Things, Promoting and Leading From Any Rank
Matthew Thomas is currently the Chief Deputy of the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office in Arizona. Matthew works for one of t... Read more
5 Jul 2023
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1hr 6mins
This is Your Brain on Cop Work with Dr. Rick Hanson: Processing Stress and Trauma, How to Find Gratitude for the Hard Parts, and How to Survive Your Career
This is Your Brain on Cop Work with Dr. Rick Hanson: Processing Stress and Trauma, How to Find Gratitude for the Hard Parts, and How to Survive Your Career
Dr. Rick Hanson is a renowned psychologist, New York Times best-selling author, and meditation teacher known for his exp... Read more
1 Jun 2023
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58mins
The Heart of a Warrior: Finding Purpose After Your Own Death with Brandon Griffith
The Heart of a Warrior: Finding Purpose After Your Own Death with Brandon Griffith
SWAT Officer Brandon Griffith was in the best shape of his life at 26 years old when he collapsed dead in his living roo... Read more
11 May 2023
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1hr 5mins
Are You Worried You’re a Micromanager? Stop Doing These Things Right Now!
Are You Worried You’re a Micromanager? Stop Doing These Things Right Now!
Micromanagers usually lack trust in their coworkers so they feel they need to obsessively watch over them. What’s missin... Read more
20 Apr 2023
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5mins
Dealing with Death: Navigating Grief and Guilt to Find Joy After The Death of a LEO Spouse with Whitney Allen
Dealing with Death: Navigating Grief and Guilt to Find Joy After The Death of a LEO Spouse with Whitney Allen
Ryan Allen, a successful K9 handler for his department, didn’t think much about the bee sting he got on the way home fro... Read more
17 Apr 2023
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1hr 6mins
Just Got Promoted? Don’t Make These Mistakes: 11 Tips for New Supervisors to Help You Ease the Transition, Build Trust, Establish Your Presence, and Lead.
Just Got Promoted? Don’t Make These Mistakes: 11 Tips for New Supervisors to Help You Ease the Transition, Build Trust, Establish Your Presence, and Lead.
Have you just gotten promoted or looking to promote soon? This episode might save you a lot of heartache. 10 years ago t... Read more
8 Mar 2023
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23mins
Olivia Mead of Yoga For First Responders on Destigmatizing Warrior Cultures, Improving Resilience Through Physical Work, and Reducing the Stress of Police Careers
Olivia Mead of Yoga For First Responders on Destigmatizing Warrior Cultures, Improving Resilience Through Physical Work, and Reducing the Stress of Police Careers
In 2021 I was out on medical leave due to a back injury that had been misdiagnosed for years. What saved me from a poten... Read more
3 Mar 2023
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48mins
Jason Piccolo of The Protectors On Leaving Law Enforcement, Transitioning to Civilian Life, Finding Purpose and Meaning in Our Work.
Jason Piccolo of The Protectors On Leaving Law Enforcement, Transitioning to Civilian Life, Finding Purpose and Meaning in Our Work.
Jason Piccolo is a newly retired federal agent and the host of The Protectors Podcast. Jason has nearly 30 years in serv... Read more
13 Feb 2023
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55mins
4 Conversations You Should Be Having as a Leader (and 4 You Should NEVER Have!)
4 Conversations You Should Be Having as a Leader (and 4 You Should NEVER Have!)
As a leader, the conversations you have with the people around you will make or break your career. Having the wrong con... Read more
10 Jan 2023
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15mins