by Keith Bushey | Feb 10, 2021 | Articles and Manuscripts
MY LEADERSHIP FAILURE AS A COMMAND OFFICER IT IS GOOD TO LEARN FROM OUR MISTAKES, BUT IT IS EVEN BETTER TO LEARN FROM THE MISTAKES OF OTHERS. I HOPE THAT TODAY’S LEADERS CAN BENEFIT FROM MINE. Keith D. Bushey Throughout my five decades in law enforcement, which...
by Keith Bushey | Nov 22, 2016 | Articles and Manuscripts
Making decisions and determining courses of action is truly at the heart of leadership skills. Wise executives are those who clearly understand that they do not have all the answers, and who reach out and solicit thoughts and recommendations from others whose judgment...
by Keith Bushey | Nov 21, 2016 | Articles and Manuscripts
A wise and effective chief is one who makes it clear throughout the organization, in both words and actions, that constructive input is not only tolerated, but more importantly is welcomed and appreciated The wise leader is one who recognizes that he or she does not...
by Keith Bushey | Nov 21, 2016 | Articles and Manuscripts
Various types of discrimination and sexual harassment continue to be major issues for today’s law enforcement leaders. While our profession has made significant strides in reducing these types of troubling behaviors, occasional problems still arise, and the...
by Keith Bushey | Apr 14, 2014 | Articles and Manuscripts
Upon Assuming Command Recognize That Your Initial Actions Will Be Immediately Noticed and Long Remembered Whoever said, “First impressions are lasting impressions” knew what he (or she) was talking about! It is terribly important not make a bad first impression,...
by Keith Bushey | Nov 13, 2012 | Articles and Manuscripts
Face it chief; regardless of the process and issues, there will always be people who will not be pleased with all of your decisions. That being the reality, once the most appropriate course of action emerges from a solid and credible process, have the...
