Straight Talk on Leadership with Dean Crisp

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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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. T…

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 …

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 th…

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 invaluab…

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.…

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 ha…

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 underst…

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. Signi…

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 intentio…

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 e…

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 task…

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 reader…

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 bec…

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…

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 fo…

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 …

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 encour…

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…

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…