How to Deal with the Negative Side of Leadership
Anyone who says being a leader is easy is lying.
December 16, 2019
Anyone who says being a leader is easy is lying.
December 16, 2019
Do your research and follow an outline to create a fleshed out protocol that benefits your agency and officers.
May 2, 2018
It's not about pitting one style against another, but using a style that will work best in each situation.
December 4, 2017
Through surprise inspections and follow-up, supervisors can stay on top of things and accomplish their goals and objectives.
November 2, 2017
Stumbling blocks can hamper supervisors' efforts, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't keep trying.
September 1, 2017
If you can't make order out of chaos, then you shouldn't be a supervisor.
August 7, 2017
We must be prepared to deal with danger but not feed into our emotions. Fear makes us irrational. Police officers cannot afford to be irrational.
June 10, 2017
Just doing your job is not enough. You have to fulfill your role as a supervisor, which encompasses much more.
April 10, 2017
Managerial effectiveness includes skills such as time management, strategic thinking, and decision-making. The challenge for any supervisor is to develop relevant skills in order to be more effective.
March 13, 2017
Not too long ago, I was asked to identify the one leadership characteristic that rises above all others as the most important. Though I was intrigued by the question and was prepared to give it a great deal of thought, I came up with an answer almost immediately. It was a trait instilled in me while serving in the military: self-discipline.
February 7, 2017
It's been said that ideas are a dime a dozen but the people who implement them are priceless. As a supervisor, you get to decide whether you're worth more than a dime.
October 6, 2016
In today's world there are supervisors who act to protect themselves from the fear of failing, the fear of confrontation, and the fear of dealing with their own mediocrity.
July 8, 2016
Supervisors often hear that they are to lead by example, but what does that really mean? You are the first person who has to obey in order to comply with the very things you demand of others.
March 2, 2016
Let's take a look at each paragraph individually and see how the Marine Corps' planning format might be used in planning a law enforcement operation or project.
January 28, 2016
You're kidding yourself if you think that you will ever have a fully trained and motivated command. You are a trainer, a coach, and if you care about the future, a mentor. In reality, each has its own role, specific purpose, and desired outcome.
November 17, 2015