Episodes

  • Vulnerable Leadership with Lisa Marie Platske

    Vulnerable Leadership with Lisa Marie Platske
    Nov 1 2024
    An award-winning leadership expert in human behavior, Lisa Marie Platske has received accolades from the White House, the United States Small Business Administration, and The International Alliance for Women, recognized as one of the top 100 women making a difference in the world. She left her Federal law enforcement career to be the CEO of an international leadership development company, Upside Thinking, Inc. Lisa Marie delivers presentations worldwide sharing research on how vulnerability and forgiveness are critical to exceptional leadership as well as her proven 7-step leadership model centered on connection, positioning, and executive presence. An international best-selling author in 5 countries, Lisa Marie has written or co-authored 7 books. She has trained or coached over 100,000 leaders around the globe since 2005 to be the most optimal version of who they’re designed to be in order to make a bigger positive impact on the planet. www.upsidethinking.com
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    1 hr
  • Bridging the Gap in Law Enforcement with Patrick Esser

    Bridging the Gap in Law Enforcement with Patrick Esser
    Oct 25 2024
    Patrick shares insights from his career, emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence, leadership, and creating a culture of trust and inclusivity within police departments. He discusses pivotal moments, including his role in the Sikh temple shooting incident, and how these experiences have shaped his approach to leadership and community service. We explore how law enforcement agencies can foster environments where all voices are heard, and leaders are prepared to adapt and manage high-stakes situations effectively.
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    1 hr
  • Navigating Leadership and Growth with Chris Gott

    Navigating Leadership and Growth with Chris Gott
    Oct 18 2024
    We dive into a thought-provoking conversation with Chris Gott, a seasoned firefighter and first responder transitioning into the role of an executive coach. Chris shares his journey from the automotive industry to emergency response, highlighting a pivotal moment in 2018 that catalyzed his passion for developing leadership skills and organizational awareness. Through personal anecdotes, Chris reveals the challenges of leadership in high-pressure environments and the critical importance of emotional intelligence and self-awareness for effective decision-making. The discussion explores strategies for selecting and nurturing leaders who can balance technical skills with interpersonal capabilities, emphasizing the importance of fostering resilience and adaptability in both public safety and private sectors. Chris's experiences underscore the need for comprehensive leadership development to ensure healthy, well-rounded individuals who can thrive in service to their communities.
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    1 hr
  • Inside Oct 7th, Top Secret IDF Units Share Insights

    Inside Oct 7th, Top Secret IDF Units Share Insights
    Oct 11 2024
    Today’s show features a first hand account by an IDF special forces member who shares his story through footage provided by a special foundation. Immediately following this story, Major Liad Diamond provides updates to the current situation with the most recent developments. We are dedicated to supporting those who continue to struggle for their freedom to serve and protect. The IDF is one of those organizations. Did you know they rely on donations for this purpose? We invite you to listen to their powerful voices in memory of all who continue to make the ultimate sacrifice for freedom, and to those still in captivity since October 7th, 2023, and those suffering across the region. See video of the interviews here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY5ftAig1_Y https://youtu.be/nMluhjsbt5E?si=D48baIQbzJl5wtgb
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    1 hr
  • Tactical Leadership and Decision Making with Jeff Rice

    Tactical Leadership and Decision Making with Jeff Rice
    Oct 4 2024
    With over 26 years of dedicated service in a major city police department, Jeff Rice brings unparalleled insights from his diverse experience as a SWAT Unit Commander, Advanced Training Lieutenant, and K-9 Lieutenant. Hear firsthand about the challenges and triumphs of leading plain clothes crime suppression squads, co-creating a Fugitive Apprehension Unit, and his vast patrol assignments.
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    1 hr
  • Using Your Capacity Pitcher with Dr. Vernon Phillips

    Using Your Capacity Pitcher with Dr. Vernon Phillips
    Sep 27 2024
    A law enforcement professional first, now lead Chaplin for the Marion County Sherriff’s Department, shares his passion and insights on how to understand your “capacity” to deal with compassion fatigue for vital well-being. Vernon shares life lessons with deep law enforcement history, hands-on experience, and years of practicing across public safety in this engaging episode. Are you using too much capacity, enough capacity or not understanding your threshold? This program helps you identify the vital “capacity” you need to be the best version of yourself on or off the job.
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    1 hr
  • Debrief: Critical Incident with Buddy Brown.

    Debrief: Critical Incident with Buddy Brown.
    Sep 20 2024
    On January 16, 2018, York County responded to a domestic violence call that led a suspect on the run in the woods behind a residential area. By the time the night was over Det. Mike Doty would be murdered by the suspect and three other members of the agency would be shot and seriously wounded, including Buddy. In this Critical Incident Review Buddy will take us through the timeline and events of the night as well as discuss the lessons learned and his recovery from catastrophic injuries.
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    1 hr
  • Debrief: Las Vegas Shooting - Will Huddler

    Debrief: Las Vegas Shooting - Will Huddler
    Sep 13 2024
    Just days before the tragic mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest music festival, Will Huddler stepped into a pivotal role. On October 1, 2017, Stephen Paddock's horrific attack left 60 dead and hundreds more wounded, marking a turning point in law enforcement history. Join us as we hear from SWAT Commander Will Huddler about the intense challenges faced during and after this tragic event.
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    1 hr