In decades at the executive level and in scores of discussions, I have stumbled across a strategy that I have found to be especially helpful to the process of addressing contentious issues, sometimes resolving but always reducing acrimonious attitudes, narrowing the issues and facilitating the environments for continued positive discussions.
Assertiveness is a fundamental skill for individuals in roles that require immediate guidance, especially in tactical and emergency scenarios.
Those with extensive experience handling allegations of racism understand two undeniable truths.
For me, the decision to dedicate this edition of the American Police Beat to Line of Duty Deaths could not have come at a more meaningful time.
Employees are encouraged to recognize and maintain a clear distinction between suitable professional interaction and patronizing behavior toward their supervisors.
Yesterday, LinkedIn reached out to me, along with other members, with an invitation to share my thoughts on the Super Bowl Game.
I am embarrassed in the writing of this article, as I in my early leadership career I have often failed to do what I am now strongly advocating.
I fully expect that this article may not sit well with some readers but believe that it will be helpful to others. It contains information that should be considered by all who may be impacted by the issue of conspicuous body art - tattoos. I have been meaning to...
I realize that my statement may not set well with some people and may arguably be unfair, but it is made based on extensive experience and a fair degree of scar tissue.
Among the images burned into my mind are those of innocent persons who have been killed or maimed, and the multiple families which have been destroyed as the result of vehicles being pursued by law enforcement. In my service with multiply agencies, I have far...