How to Build Something Great

In the historical novel, Pillars of the Earth, Ken Follett describes the lives and struggles of those who built the…

Why Is This So Difficult?

The problem with policing in America is more than getting rid of a few “bad apples.” In fact, with over…

“There are many more police leaders like me, who are committed to improving the integrity of our systems, but we…

This past week I received a call from a journalist in San Francisco. He asked me if I thought a…

Everyone makes mistakes. People do and so do their organization’s. Mistakes or errors cannot be totally avoided. And attempts to…

“Cheri, we were very happy when you came to us with the idea to bring the mindfulness practice to law…

Police leaders: If you haven’t thought about how you effectively lead change you’d better start. You can choose to be…

“Mediocre: of only ordinary or moderate quality; neither good nor bad; barely adequate.” I am usually a happy and hopeful…

[Ed. Note: I first posted this Letter last year. Things weren’t going well for police then. Since that time, I…