सर्वश्रेष्ठ Police Leadership पॉडकास्टस (2024)

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164: Fixing Police Communication Internally, to Media, and the Public: w/ Nathan Romas 1:05:57

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Send us a text This episode was a long time coming! I have been seeing Nathan's work, promoting critical conversations in law enforcement from north of the border. We dive into a host of topics meaningful to officers at truly all ranks and roles: - leadership (official and unofficial) - non-stop challenges facing policing - cultural dynamics of law…

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Episode 4.46: Interview with Surrey Chief Constable Tim De Meyer 1:00:19

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This week I travelled to Surrey Police HQ in Guildford to have the privilege of interviewing Chief Constable Tim De Meyer. Tim has had a long and varied policing career, joining Surrey Police as Chief in early 2023. In this exclusive interview, he provides valuable learning and many pointers for aspiring police leaders everywhere. Tim was generous …

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163: How to Model Development and leading as a “Nice Guy”: w/ Chris Hsiung (executive director and co-founder of The Curve, ret. Police Chief and Undersheriff) 1:04:08

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Send us a text A key to personal and professional development is MENTORSHIP. We need guides, coaches, and advisors to help us stay objective, focused, and on track. Great mentors help steer us with their extensive experiences, insight and wisdom. It is the most meaningful prong of development for individuals and organizations alike. With that, it i…

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162: How to Build Leadership through Ownership, Looking at our Narratives to Lead and Live Better w/ L.S. (Luke) Goozdich 1:22:49

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Send us a text Leadership starts with Ownership- leading yourself. There are two dynamics here to underline. The first is the recognition that you need to take charge, embrace growth, and model excellence for yourself if you are to take charge, embrace growth and support excellence in others. Also, even for people who do not think of themselves as …

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161: Why are police marriages and relationships so hard? (And what we should do about it) 34:37

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Send us a text I appreciate the applicant who asked this question- way to be aware and set up for success! Frequently, we say and hear, “marriage is hard.” We say first responder marriages are harder. In this acknowledgement, are we acknowledging higher likelihood for defeat? Do we give ourselves “an out” too easily? In this episode, I cover some o…

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Episode 4.45: Mini Book Reviews Compilation 1 24:40

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Here's a compilation of four of my short YouTube book reviews as a quick and convenient free podcast for you. If you like the sound of any of these books, see below for the Amazon links. For more in-depth reviews of books and policing reports relevant to your leadership CPD, please subscribe to my premium podcast for access. Rules Management: https…

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160: How to be a humble leader, sharing lessons in overcoming adversity in promotion, and singing for the nation and the badge w/ Arlington Police Lt. Ray Polk Jr. 1:00:30

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Send us a text When can we get over our missteps and mistakes, and in many ways get out of our own way? When do leadership skills take hold to help us realize our opportunities? Will we only have our one shot- and will we be ready? Ray Polk Jr. is an active police lieutenant for the Arlington Police Dept. In this episode, we talk about leadership- …

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159: Police Fitness Standards- Good, Bad, and the Ugly (What can/should be done?) w/ LEO Chris Kuras (Tactical Human Performance) and Scott Howell (Iron Sights podcast) 1:23:33

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Send us a text Across the nation for years, we have seen headlines of lowered (or removed!) fitness standards. Many able and effective police recruits are disillusioned with the check box standards or academy exercise regimens. One can see why agency leaders across the nation have appealed and asked to reduce or remove standards, citing a lack of c…

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158: Bits of Grit- How to Improve Agency Culture, What you Need to Know, Quick Tips 5:10

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Send us a text Culture, Culture, Culture. It is a driving conversation on Blue Grit Radio- how do we address, fix, mend, elevate, curb, improve police industry culture? Culture gets past the "what" we do, into the critical "why" and perhaps more importantly- the "HOW." In this new segment, Bits of Grit, I highlight key takeaways from prior intervie…

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157: 13 Skills Police Officers Need to Have, things to identify and develop for rookies to veterans 35:52

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Send us a text Every great new officer (or hopeful) always asks what they should work on. Fitness, hitting the legal books. Geography? Learning radio codes? Beyond values, (probably worth another episode!) it’s all about skills and skill development. What your training provides you, and how you delve into it with your own resolve through training a…

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156: How to combat challenges in decision making during critical stress incidents for police, w/ Seb Lavoie (ret. Sgt Major, RCMP) 1:07:19

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Send us a text This episode highlights an article from Calibre Press, listing 19 items that affect our decision-making abilities in critical incident stress situations. There is much value not only in identifying those items, but detailing what it means for cops today, as well as providing personal anecdote and industry insights. What better guest …

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155: Gritty Panel - Real Talk Cops Need, Police Identity, Attitude Issues, and Staying vs. Leaving the Career 1:08:09

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Send us a text In this episode, I invite an hard-hitting panel on the real talk we need for policing culture. We tackle a range of issues facing law enforcement- from over-investment and identity, to waning purpose, victim mentality, and when the job is enough. We discuss the difficult nature of these topics, and how officers should evaluate themse…

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154: How to stay grounded in police service through values and service-driven mindset, w/ returning guest SWAT cop, trainer Joey, @9mm_musashi 57:08

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Send us a text Returning guest Joey (Nor Cal SWAT cop) and I discuss topics much needed in police (and societal) culture today- staying grounded. We do a job that’s heavy at times- it’s hard to keep balanced and stress at bay. Ultimately we have a job to do, but how do it makes all the difference. I appreciate Joey’s stoic and graceful outlook on h…

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153: Staying out of Trouble: Best Practices, Use of Force, and the Law w/ ret. Lt. Tom Ovens, Police Training Solutions 55:55

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Send us a text Cops are handicapped. Cops are scared to do their jobs. Rather than fixate on these narratives, the most critical and constructive thing cops can do is to TRAIN. This goes from physical fitness, to tactics, to mental fortitude, and legal knowledge. Knowledge is power, and articulation and awareness are game changers. Enter our guest …

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152: “Too many hats,” Losing friends to suicide, The Overwatch Collective, and providing confidential help- w/ SWAT Motor Cop Greg Grogan 56:05

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Send us a text It is my pleasure not just to feature a selfless, busy AF first responder, veteran, serviceman, and caretaker of others: Greg Grogan. We chat about the grind of “doing it all” and personal struggles with boundaries and balance. Greg shares about the genesis of The Overwatch Collective- a non-profit focused on providing critical, anon…

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151: Building Peer Support, Chaplaincy, Helping Cops Avoid Burnout w/ Chaplain Pat Ellis 1:02:46

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Send us a text By now you all know that I'm a ginormous proponent of Peer Support, not just in policy but in actualized culture. Today, I am joined by a personal colleague and friend who I have known through my existence at my PD- and more so in my increased peer support involvement in the last several years. Pat Ellis is my department's (and our l…

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150: Gritty Fitness Panel (Elevating performance and durability) w/ Audrey Andrade (CPT), Dr. Evan Kappler, Taylor Huntman (CPT) 59:57

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Send us a text I’m excited to feature this expert panel on so many aspects of first responder fitness and nutrition. It is often times dizzying to figure out where and how to start. Beyond that, we tackle functional movement, injury-prevention and optimized considerations from novice to intermediate to advanced! Listen in for prime tips, practices,…

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Episode 4.42: Overwhelmed by the CVF? 28:58

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This free episode is inspired by a recent email message from a Sergeant aspiring to be Inspector. He has an uncertainty as to where to start. As with many others, he describes the CVF as "overwhelming" and is "trying to get his head around it". This is a case of Groundhog day for me and one reason why Rank Success exists to support officers. I shar…

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149: First Responder Relationship Challenges and Solutions w/ Dr. Mynda Ohs and Ther Horowitz 1:13:14

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Send us a text You asked, and WE responded! I’ve been asked about the high incidence of divorce, cheating, and risk-seeking behavior in law enforcement. Heavy topics indeed. I immediately recognized that while I can offer my thoughts, to dive full-bore into this topic would require some legitimate experts! Dr. Mynda and Ther (Esther) join the show …

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148: How to Lead with an Open Mind, w/ Deputy Chief Bobby Hollis 1:11:44

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Send us a text The longer I do this job (and this thing I call life), I realize that although I learn more and more, I also learn that there is more and more that I don’t know. My guest in this episode is someone I’m excited to highlight due to his open-minded humility. Deputy Chief Bobby Hollis is a leader and personal mentor of mine. Way back whe…

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147: How to Be a Cop's Cop, Modeling the Way, w/ Officer Sam Steiner, pt. 2 37:16

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Send us a text For part 1, check out Ep. 145- where we talk about Sam's background, start in policing and his worst day with lessons learned- you don't wanna miss it! In the conclusion of our discussion, we talk about the importance of modeling behavior: for rookies, peers, and using that mentality to lead up with positivity. Sam shares insight on …

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146: Gritty Debrief- Leadership Rules from Wisdom of the Bullfrog by Admiral McRaven 35:16

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Send us a text William Harry McRaven is a retired United States Navy four-star admiral who served as the ninth commander of the United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM). Wisdom of the Bullfrog is “a short, inspirational book of advice and leadership lessons that Admiral McRaven collected over his four decades as a Navy SEAL. The title ‘Bull…

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145: How to be a Cop's Cop with Positivity w/ Officer Sam Steiner (pt. 1) 1:12:02

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Send us a text It is my pleasure to share with you the first part of my conversation with a veteran cop's cop, Sam Steiner. Not only is he one of the biggest hard-chargers you will find, but he multiplies his effectiveness in law enforcement, community-building and organizational cohesion through not only his drive and commitment, but to his positi…

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144: Leading at all Levels, Cops in Schools, and Staffing Issues w/ret. Austin Police Chief Brian Manley and President of Off Duty Management 52:40

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Send us a text In this episode, I am joined by Brian Manley. Brian is a retired Chief of Austin PD, and currently the president of Off Duty Management. We talk about his career from investigating child abuse, rising up the ranks, and reflecting on leadership at all levels- something I believe we need to keep fostering! We talk about school safety, …

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143: Mindset Mastery, Brain Optimization, and Identity w/ Dr. Gino Collura 57:01

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Send us a text I connected with Dr. Gino Collura after being on a shared panel on The Collective (s/o to Shaun and Chance!) I knew when discussing mindset, leadership of self and family, Dr. G BROUGHT it. Throw in the fact that he's a behavioral scientist focusing on brain optimization, I knew more discussion was something not only my brain craved,…

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Episode 4.40: Police Salary and Promotion 1:02:16

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This free episode is all about the police officer pay scales, following on from my blog. I outline the return on investment promotion brings, run through the Federation rank pay scales, compare police officer salaries across the UK, and more. -------- For regular more in-depth content targeted for your ongoing police leadership CPD like this, or if…

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142: Reducing Critical Stress from DV Investigations and SWAT with Cold Exposure and Breathwork, w/ Adam Boyd 46:18

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Send us a text Cold therapy... ice plunges... breathwork. There is a lot of info and content continuing to grow in these fields, but what are the REAL benefits and real potential drawbacks or dangers the IG reels aren't showing? These are worthy modalities to discuss in our quest to keep refining our knowledge and practice to decompress our stress …

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141: "Almost" (crushed by a car), a story about the near-misses and peer support 29:51

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Send us a text This episode is dedicated to my buddy, Diego Moreno (aka 2K56). In recent discussions, including Ep. 136 where I'm interviewed by Mark Bouchard, and several social media posts, I continue the well-received topic of near-misses, almost shootings and the like. It is truly not just the big incidents that trigger admin and outside invest…

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140: How to Stay Fierce and Fit w/ LEO, trainer, coach Monica Crawford 57:02

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Send us a text This job can be unrelenting at times, and what’s more is when our system, culture and bossed make it that much harder. In this episode, I chat with Monica about her experiences and insights, which she has detailed in her book, Thriving Inside the Thin Blue Line. We discuss not only adversity she faced, but how fitness and health prac…

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139: Should People get into First Responder Jobs aka "Hero Jobs"? 18:04

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Send us a text I recently spoke on a panel focused on recruiting and hiring practices for first responder jobs, Public Safety Testing, and civil service groups. In that, a video was brought up where a news outlet was featuring how "influencers" were sharing why young people should NOT pursue so-called "Hero Jobs" which included first responder work…

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Episode 4.38: Sporadic Professional Development 1:31:09

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CPD: Is yours continuous or sporadic? In this epic FREE podcast, I discuss how you can work on your CPD plan to get ahead when promotion opportunities arise. -------- For regular more in-depth content targeted for your ongoing police leadership CPD like this, or if you'd just like to support my work, become a PREMIUM subscriber today for just £4.99…

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138: Lessons in Police work and BURN OUT w/ author and ret. LEO Joshua Hood 1:17:20

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Send us a text In this episode, I am pleased to introduce you to former LEO, SWAT cop, and author Joshua Hood. We talk about his entry into the policing career after his military service and the experiences therein. We connect on the toll and strain he felt in his career, and how he started writing more regularly. There are parallels we experienced…

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137: What's most important? Wellness, Culture or Leadership? (Solocast) 17:03

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Send us a text In this episode, I riff off of a prompt where I and many of you on the socials discuss three pillars we talk about often: Wellness, Culture, and Leadership. All are crucial for our personal and organizational health and success- so what’s MOST important? Listen in and let me know what you think! Don’t forget to follow and subscribe t…

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136: A Deeper Dive into my critical incidents and experiences- I'm interviewed by Mark Bouchard 1:19:03

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Send us a text I've gotten comfortable sharing my story on different occasions and platforms. It's all been in the effort of helping others reduce stigmas, self-judgement in themselves and others in first responder careers ripe with a multitude of stressors. My story is unique, and it's also not. So many of us may not experience the exact same circ…

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135: How to Plan Your Next Chapter, w/ Jess Flores of Next Shift 57:39

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Send us a text We talk about living outside of the blue world, over-identity and today we will talk about a huge practical application of that. Frankly, we don’t get to choose how much time we have in this job: between injuries, burnout, family decisions, and other countless circumstances. Former officer Jess Flores of Next Shift joins me to discus…

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Episode 4.35: Debrief from Emergency Services Show Sept 2024 48:58

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In this podcast I share some insights following my visit on 18 Sept to the Emergency Services and Tech Show at the NEC, Birmingham. Lots of tech, gadgets and equipment featured to support emergency crews including police officers and staff. The event also included CPD, data management tools and options, and ideas and options for mental health suppo…

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134: Why employers should care about stress management- and tools to consider feat. Infinity Massage Chairs 41:57

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Send us a text We talk about the importance of wellness in our first responder culture- and often times I wonder if employers lose sight of “the why” we should care. Listens and followers understand the impacts of supporting our front line workers in this critical work, but what information do we need to bring to the bosses and Lead UP effectively?…

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133: How to Build Mind, Body and Spirit w/ Jason Warn, the Mindfulness Medic 47:42

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Send us a text I found Jason's social media and it resonated with me- how he talked about mindset, ownership, and the importance of fitness for first responders. He spoke about the sometimes uncomfortable truth that we in emergency services have trouble recognizing in ourselves and our peers: Many first responders are unfit (double entendre there) …

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132: What advice do WE have for new cops? I share YOUR answers and my takes! (Solocast) 30:17

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Send us a text In this solocast, I explore a "kind of" solo episode. Sure it's just me talking, the script and content was generated mostly by you! I have been asked several times lately, between followers and folks I'm coaching what they should focus on as new officers. Surely, there is a HOST of things, from hard and soft skills, tactics, the BOO…

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131: Handling the Ups and Downs of Policework: Detective Tessa Melville Returns 56:11

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Send us a text If you didn't catch Ep. 98- download, listen, and promptly return to this one. In that, I chat with my coworker, Detective Tessa Melville; we discuss her background, her growth through military service and lessons learned and resilience tested and solidified in her patrol work for years- and her recent entry into detective work with …

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130: A Warrior through Trauma: Marine, Firefighter, Counselor, Survivor Mike Washington 1:02:04

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Send us a text Years ago, I had the privilege of hearing then active firefighter Mike Washington speak at wellness conferences. He talked about his traumas through life- from childhood to his experience in the Marine Corps, at work in his life as a Seattle Firefighter, and losing his adult son in combat. He talked about his downward spiral, self-de…

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129, Q & A: Is my age, size, education going to be a challenge starting in a police career? 32:59

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Send us a text Here’s a solocast episode in follow up and coordination with my newest Police 1 article, where I answer the prompt on whether youth is a “problem” as a new cop. Yes and no… and all that comes with it. Beyond that factor, there’s every other thing. What about “being old” as a new guy or gal? What about being small, though fit and skil…

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128: Cops, Campers, and Carnivore: w/ retired LEO Eric Reynolds AKA Keto Five-O 55:47

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Send us a text As someone who has self-experimented with most very diet at least for some time, it’s always intriguing to talk to someone who found something that truly works for them! Enter Eric (spelled the right way)! Retired LEO, who, through keto/carnivore approach reversed his metabolic issues and is now thriving! We chat diet, but truly go m…

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Episode 4.33: PC to Inspector - Jerone's Story (video) 42:39

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Jerone has utilised Rank Success services for support through both the Sergeant and Inspector promotion process. In this free video update, I share his in-depth story in his own words, which may well resonate with you. I then offer an array of insights and guidance to help you learn from others experience and help you on your way to promotion succe…

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127: Never Forget: Remembering our Fallen, Riots in Chicago, and Raising Awareness w/ Haley (Five Oooh! podcast) 53:12

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Send us a text I am joined by Haley an active police officer, the founder of Never Forgotten Clothing Co., and host of the Five OOOH! podcast. After connecting and being interview on her show, I knew I had to flip the script (oh how the turn-tables have turned) and share her passion, perspective and personality with more of our community. I am move…

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126: Perfect Your Craft, with former LEO (Chicago PD, CHP, FBI, DoD) Luke Kennedy! 1:10:01

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Send us a text If the title doesn't say enough about the intriguing nature of Luke, his career, and his mindset, consider that he also does CRAZY EPIC swims to bring awareness to amazing causes. I'm talking swimming to Alcatraz, towing boats to train, and other crazy stuff. Luke talks about his entry into the Law Enforcement world starting at Chica…

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125: Leading from the Front with Care and Vulnerability, w/ Deputy Chief Andy McCurdy 1:11:36

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Send us a text It was years of hearing about the true servant leader, Andy McCurdy, before I came to meet him. His reputation preceded him in all the great ways. Like his brother, Pat, Andy was also known for leading with compassion, truly being there for his guys, and fostering wellness and peer support throughout the ranks. When I was starting to…

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124: How to Deal with Damn Near Anything- w/John McGlothlin, fmr. paratrooper/JAG Officer 44:06

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Send us a text Many people credit the military for helping prepare them for their career, or frankly, life itself. John McGlothlin would agree- to the point where he recognized and shares his experiences and insights from his military career - as it translates into prepping him for so many potentials and circumstances. We discuss his path into the …

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123: Police Family Support and Surviving Retirement, w/ Dr. Medina Baumgart 55:49

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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Medina Baumgart connects her experiences professionally as a psychologist supporting first responders and agencies and personally as a first responder spouse. We go from her background from education to being an agency embedded mental health professional, and dive into the dynamics of adjusting back to home life …

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122: How to OPTIMIZE Cops: w/ Chief Patrick Flannelly (ret.), host of the Coptimizer Podcast 1:37:49

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Send us a text In this episode I’m joined by retired Chief Patrick Flannelly, who is the author/host of the Coptimizer blog and podcast respectively. Anyone can recognize the value of this play on words- how do we optimize our cops? If you have been following my page, show, etc you’ll know my outline would consist of officer wellness and fitness, s…

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