The Leadership Style Myth
It's not about pitting one style against another, but using a style that will work best in each situation.
December 4, 2017
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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
If someone at work tells you something in confidence, it's still your job to share the information if warranted.
October 16, 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
If we don't set priorities, we tend to follow the path of least resistance, avoiding the big and difficult jobs and thereby leading to delay or failure.
May 11, 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
People who care make things happen. People who don't care just complain.
January 6, 2017
Don't be afraid to learn something from the very person you are teaching.
December 8, 2016
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
If you are to be taken seriously as a law enforcement officer, you must develop both your sense of curiosity and your sense of urgency.
September 2, 2016
Wouldn't you rather work with someone who has a good attitude? So would everyone else.
August 12, 2016