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
All of us here at LHLN wanted to take this opportunity to highlight some of the new things coming to LHLN. So this episode gives you a little "sneak peek" into what you can expect from our leadership…
In this week's episode, Dean has a conversation with Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams. In this discussion, Dean and Sheriff Williams explore ways law enforcement can move forward with moral and…
In this week’s episode, Dean continues his discussion with the all-star panel that kicked us off last week. The panel discusses the continued issues facing law enforcement including the issues surro…
In this week's episode, Dean leads an all-star panel of Sheriffs and retired Chiefs of Police answering some of the tough questions facing law enforcement in light of the George Floyd tragedy. It is …
In this week's episode, Dean is interviewed by Rob Hunter of the Russell and Hunter Show in Phoenix, Arizona. Dean discusses his thoughts of the George Floyd incident as well as ways of making the Po…
In this week's episode, Dean has a leadership conversation with Retired Brigadier General of the U.S. Army, Becky Halstead. General Halstead was the first female graduate from West Point to achieve G…
In this week's episode, Dean, along with special guests, Tim Plotts, Dave Allen, and Jerry Thompson, host a "Leadership Summit" where they discuss Law Enforcement trends and challenges as we come out…
In this week's episode, Dean has a free-flowing discussion with his friend and colleague, Jerry Thompson, discussing the five key ways to continue your leadership growth and to grow others even when …
We are introducing a new series called, "Stories from the Thin Blue Line", where we will have men and women who have survived tragic events come on the show periodically and tell their stories. The t…
In this week's episode, we are introducing a new series called, "Stories from the Thin Blue Line", where we will have men and women who have survived tragic events come on the show periodically and t…
Dean is joined by his friend and colleague, Sheriff Alfonso Williams, who talks about his dedication to building servant leaders in Burke County GA.
Sheriff Williams is in his first term as Sheriff an…
In this week's episode, Dean has a crucial conversation on "Culture in the Workplace" with former colleague and long-time friend, Michael Modica. Mike is a retired Columbia SC Police Sergeant. He now…
EPISODE 32:
"Leading Remotely During the COVID-19 Crisis"
In this episode, Dean has a candid conversation with business development manager, Kelle Corvin, on the ways one can lead remotely. They also s…
EPISODE 31:
"The Business of Policing | Retired Capt. Matt Ayers"
Kelle Corvin, the Director of Business Development for LHLN, interviews retired Capt. Matthew Ayers (from the Sevierville, TN Police De…
EPISODE 30:
"Leading Through a Crisis"
This week's episode is a leadership summit that Dean hosted. He talks on issues that leaders are facing with the COVID-19 virus. Dean also discusses his methods t…
EPISODE 29:
"How COVID-19 is Transforming Leadership"
Dean has a crucial conversation with Kelle Corvin regarding his observations of what is transforming in leadership as we speak. He talks about how …
EPISODE 28:
"Transitioning in the Workforce | Retired Capt. Buddy Dodson"
“If you don’t know where you are going, any way will take you there.”
-Unknown
5 Goals to Transitioning in the Workforce:
Transiti…
EPISODE 27:
"How to Avoid Staying in Your Comfort Zone"
In this second part episode from last week, Dean has a solo conversation on how to avoid staying in your comfort zone. Dean discusses his 7 key p…
EPISODE 26:
"The Dangers of Living in Your Comfort Zone"
In this episode, Dean has a solo discussion where he jumps into the 5 hazards and dangers of living in your comfort zone. Dean discusses his per…
EPISODE 25:
"Pushing Out of Your Leadership Comfort Zone | Lt. JP Harvey"
In this episode, Dean talks with Palm Beach Sheriff Office Lieutenant, JP Harvey, about his new role heading up the K-9 unit an…