Straight Talk on Leadership with Dean Crisp
Welcome to Straight Talk on Leadership where host, Dean Crisp, has a direct talk with listeners about a variety of leadership topics. The goal is simple, to help leaders become the best version of themselves and learn how to practically and effectively put their leadership into action. Dean is a former chief of police, best-selling author, speaker, and leadership coach. He is also the creator of Leaders Helping Leaders Network; you can learn more at: www.lhln.org
Episodes
144 episodes
Episode 144: The Dos and Don'ts of Leadership
On this episode, Dean discusses the many dos and don'ts for leaders in leading yourself, leading others, and leading the organization.
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Episode 143: The Power of the Sticky Note
On this episode, Dean is joined by, Mekenzie Craig, who is the Director of Operations / Marketing Director for LHLN. They discuss the importance of appreciation in the workplace and why it matters. They also discuss a few generational differenc...
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Episode 143
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Episode 142: Achieving Your Goals for 2024
The first of the year always propels us to set new (and sometimes old) goals. The problem with "resolutions" is that we can easily lose track if we do not find a way to create the momentum that will create the habits that help you achieve your ...
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Episode 141: Being a Doer vs. a Feeler
Dean is back on air with a podcast near and dear to his heart - how to be a doer and not a feeler. Too often, we wait for a "feeling" or a "motivation" to take action. Dean says each of us battles this in some aspect of our lives, but to be sig...
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Episode 140: Leadership: The Chick-fil-A Way - Embracing the New Generation of Leaders
In a world where the hustle and bustle of daily life often takes precedence, it's a rare gem to come across a company that not only values its employees but also takes the time to pass along invaluable wisdom. Recently, I had the privilege of s...
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Episode 140
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Episode 139: Broken Crayons Still Color
In this episode, I use a quote from a student in our Master Leadership class to offer 7 tips on how to become more resilient as a leader. Everyone of us goes through personal and professional crises. It's the nature of human existence. Those of...
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Episode 138: Quiet Quitting
A new phenomena called Quiet Quitting has been noticed since Covid19 in all industries, but the impact on law enforcement since the combined events of Covid and the anti-police protests of 2020 is having significant consequences for police and ...
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Episode 137: Leaders Are Dealers in Hope
In this episode, Dean dives into what it means to provide hope to your people as a leader. When your people lose hope, they lose purpose and intent. As a leader, it is incumbent upon you to understand and see the need to provide hope to ...
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Episode 136: The Significant You (Part 2)
This episode of Straight Talk on Leadership with Dean Crisp where Dean articulates his 10 tips for leaders to act significantly and, in the process, bulletproof their leadership in the process. Significant Leadership is the key to leading in to...
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Podcast 135: The Significant You (Part 1)
The Significant You is a concept that can transform your leadership. It's a shift in your mindset with the goal that your actions dictate the kind of leadership you exude. When you lead with intention and connection, you focus on the most impor...
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Episode 134: Emotional Regulation - Tips for Keeping Your Cool
Dean dives into a topic that any leader or professional can learn from...the importance of emotional regulation. Taken from the concept of emotional intelligence, it's the ability to recognize your emotional triggers and tips on regulating your...
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Episode 133: The Leadership Recipe (Part 2)
Every professional dreams of success. They understand that promotion is the key to that and that a big part of those promotions are leading and managing others. Often, many are great at managing tasks and not so great at managing people. Leader...
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Episode 133
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Episode 132: The Leadership Recipe (Part 1)
Dean returns to the podcasting world with a team discussion around his new book The Leadership Recipe! This episode is jampacked with information about the book and the real leadership actions readers can take away from the book.The Lea...
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Episode 131: Tyre Nichols - What Went Wrong and The Need For Servant Officers
Dean discusses his observations and thoughts on the Tyre Nichols case in Memphis and how law enforcement must become servant officers. In many ways, this case was more egregious than George Floyd because America saw that it is the culture withi...
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Episode 130: Dean's 5 B's of Leadership
Dean welcomes back his listeners after a brief break and talks about the leadership lessons he's been learning while on the road. In this podcast, he talks about his 5 B's of Leadership that help any leader focus on what is important. Please ch...
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Episode 129: School Safety After Uvalde with San Bernadino's Unified School District Chief Joseph Paulino
In this discussion, Dean facilitates a discussion of what all levels of law enforcement can learn to help make our schools as safe as the airways. While the Uvalde report is referenced, all guests focus on a proactive path forward from what can...
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Episode 128: The Four Pillars of Leadership (Part 2)
Dean continues his discussion of his four pillars of leadership focusing on Self-healing and Emotional Intelligence. Be sure to listen and share both episodes to help put your leadership into action everyday. Learn more about LHLN at our websit...
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Episode 127: The Four Pillars of Leadership (Part 1)
Dean talks about the four pillars of leadership that have really helped him become the best leader possible. This week's episode covers the first two pillars: Mindset and Self-Reflection. Dean encourages every leader to keep a leadership journa...
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Episode 126: Lessons from the Classroom featuring JP Harvey (LHLN Instructor + Lieutenant at PBSO, FL)
Dean wants to bring a new series to the Straight Talk podcast entitled "Lessons from the Classroom". Periodically, we will interview or have a group discussion on lessons our instructors are learning from our students. This week, Dean and JP Ha...
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Episode 126
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Episode 125: Leadership Lessons from Our Students: A conversation with Sgt Andrew Coville (Yarmouth, MA PD)
In an effort to continue to grow future leaders, Dean wanted to hear from some of our students in a new series we are incorporating into Straight Talk. This episode features Sgt Andrew Coville who IS a millennial, but not your stereotypical one...
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Episode 125
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Episode 124: Are You TOO Comfortable in Your Comfort Zone?
Dean talks comfort zone as a leader and how you can make sure you are NOT staying TOO comfortable within it. In this episode, Dean shares some of his tips on pushing yourself out of your comfort zone.
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Episode 123: Being All-In
Are you "All-In" with your leadership? In this episode, Dean talks about the origin of this concept, what it means to him, and offers some tips on how you can make sure you are doing all you can to be all-in as a leader.
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Episode 123
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Episode 122: How to Adapt During Uncertain Times
In this episode, Dean discusses the importance of leaders being able to adapt to uncertainty. He offers tips and strategies to help leaders do just that - adapt to the uncertainty around them. Learn more about Dean and Leaders Helping Leaders N...
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Episode 121: Growth - Tips to Direct it in the Right Direction
Dean continues his 2-part discussion on Growth as a Leader. In this part 2 episode, Dean discusses his 7 key tips for making sure you are directing your growth professionally, personally and relationally.Please be sure to like, subscrib...
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Episode 120: The Importance of Growth in 3 Vital Areas of Our Lives
Dean invites his colleague, Kelle Corvin, to discuss what they see as the importance of continued and directed growth in three key areas of life: Personal, Professional, and Relational. This is part 1 of a 2-part series on this and is an import...
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Episode 120
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