What’s missing in American policing is the development of leaders — not managers — men and women who understand the … More
Tag: Servant Leadership
On Leadership
I do almost daily “Walk in the Woods: short videos on a variety of topics that come up during this … More
The Seven Steps: Where Are We Now?
Re-visiting Chapter 6, “The Seven Improvement Steps” in my 2012 book, “Arrested Development” Step One: Envision Police leaders must cast … More
Essential Questions for 21st Century Police
Having served as a police officer and leader during the last half of the 20th century I have some questions … More
Becoming a Better Leader
If You Answer Yes to This One Question, You’re a Much Better Leader Than You Think All it takes is … More
A Blue Manifesto
Seeking a New Direction (Once Again) “You may choose to look the other way, but you can never say again … More
Intentional Acts of Kindness
“Kindness and authority are not mutually exclusive; neither are kindness and effectiveness.” The old adage calls for “random acts of … More
Are You a Servant Leader?
The late Robert Greenleaf once described a leader as being one who first serves. The servant-leader is servant first… That … More
To Protect AND Serve? Both Are Vital
We’ve all seen it. Many of us have driven squad cars with these prominent words displayed – “To Protect and … More
Police as Servant Leaders
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHd7s2OzpVI Robert Greenleaf was a major influence on my leadership style. He was partly responsible for the creation of my … More