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
EPISODE 24:
"Transforming the Old to the New | Undersheriff Ray Walden"
In this episode, Dean talks with Undersheriff Ray Walden of the Clay County Sheriff’s Office in Florida. Ray brings 34+ years of …
EPISODE 23:
"The GAP"
In this week's episode, Dean discusses the GAP. The Gap is defined as the place between where you are and where you want to be. Dean goes into detail on the importance of the GAP…
EPISODE 22:
"Being the Captain of Your Workplace"
There are 6 ways Dean discusses in this week's episode on how to be the Captain of your work place. These 6 ways are found in Sam Walker’s book, “ A Ca…
EPISODE 21:
"Simplifying Leadership"
In this week's episode, Dean takes a deep dive into 3 methods that all leaders can use to SIMPLIFY their leadership. Albert Einstein states, "If you can't explain …
EPISODE 20:
"Leading the Motivated Workforce | Capt. Joel Rossi"
In this week's episode, Dean talks with Captain Joel Rossi about how to lead people who are already motivated. Captain Rossi is a 25+ ye…
EPISODE 19:
"Active Shooter/Intruder | Capt. Mac Marsh"
This is a must-listen episode! It is one that should be shared with your family and those you care about. In this episode, Dean interviews Captai…
EPISODE 18:
"Goal Setting"
This is the season for setting goals and “resolutions” for the New Year.
Dean helps to provide clarity in making your goals a reality this year. In this episode, Dean talks a…
EPISODE 17 (PART 3):
"Surviving the Unthinkable | Sgt. Michael Walker"
In this last episode of the 3 part series with Sgt. Michael Walker, you will hear how he has coped with his injuries from the Dece…
EPISODE 16 (PART 2):
"Surviving the Unthinkable | Sgt. Michael Walker"
This episode starts part 2 of 3 in interviewing a man who not only survived such a life-altering incident, but has learned to thri…
EPISODE 15 (PART 1):
"Surviving the Unthinkable | Sgt. Michael Walker"
It’s every law enforcement officer’s concern AND it’s every law enforcement family’s worst nightmare – the dreaded call from your …
EPISODE 14:
"Instilling Pride in Your Employees | Kelle Corvin"
Dean in a candid conversation with Kelle Corvin discusses how to instill pride in your employees for what they do. They discuss an artic…
EPISODE 13:
"Leadership Trends and Challenges | Jack Enter"
Dr. Jack Enter joins the podcast with Dean to discuss current leadership topics as well as Law Enforcement leadership trends and challenges. …
EPISODE 12:
"Personal Growth - The Key to Leadership Success"
On this episode of "Straight Talk on Leadership", Dean spends a few minutes talking about the importance of personal growth and how that is…
EPISODE 11:
"Creating and Cultivating an Inspired Workplace"
Have you walked into that workplace where everyone seems genuinely happy to be there? Where from the receptionist to the highest-level execu…
EPISODE 10:
"Master Trainer & Presenter Course"
In this week’s episode, Dean talks with fellow Master Instructor, Tim Plotts. Tim served as a troop commander with the North Carolina State Patrol for 30…
EPISODE 9:
"Social Media in Law Enforcement"
Public Relations for Law Enforcement expert, Judy Pal, joins Dean for a second interview to discuss social media use for law enforcement and how it is so cr…
EPISODE 8:
On this episode, Dean talks with LHLN Operations Manager, Kelle Corvin, about the topic of 'Generations'. Kelle has been interested in this topic since the first book on it came out in the…
EPISODE 7:
“ True Leaders Take Ownership of their Leadership.” - Dean Crisp
On this episode, Dean discusses the concept that true leaders “own” their leadership. He discusses the various types of lea…
EPISODE 6 SHOW NOTES:
SEEING THE BIGGER PICTURE
RELEASED OCTOBER 14, 2019
OPENING QUOTE: “ LEADERS SHOULD SEE MORE AND BEFORE OTHERS.” - JOHN MAXWELL
Seeing the bigger picture is one of THE keys to succ…
EPISODE 5 SHOW NOTES:
Image in Law Enforcement: An Interview with Media Relations expert, Judy Pal.
Released October 7, 2019
Opening Quote: “Next to doing the right thing, is letting people know you a…