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Straight Talk on Leadership with Dean Crisp

280 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 62 ratings

Welcome to Straight Talk on Leadership where host, Dean Crisp, has a direct talk with listeners about a variety of leadership topics of interest. The goal is simple, help leaders become the best version of themselves and learn how to practically and effectively put their leadership into action. Dean is a retired chief of police, author, trainer, speaker, and consultant on leadership. He is also the creator of Leaders Helping Leaders Network. Learn more at www.lhln.org

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Podcast 142: Achieving All of Your Goals to Make 2024 Your Best Year Ever!

January 09, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

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 create the habits that help you achieve your goals. In this podcast, I breakdown my three P's of what it takes to create and build the momentum each of us needs to see our goals achieved. Setting goals is easy, but achieving them is not. Goals are meant to be hard and are meant to push us out of ...

Episode 142: Achieving Your Goals for 2024

January 09, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

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 create the habits that help you achieve your goals. In this podcast, I breakdown my three P's of what it takes to create and build the momentum each of us needs to see our goals achieved. Setting goals is easy, but achieving them is not. Goals are meant to be hard and are meant to push us out of ...

Episode 141: Being a Doer vs. a Feeler

November 28, 2023 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

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 this in some aspect of our lives, but to be significant in any thing of importance, you have to learn to become a doer! Dean outlines the 6 things it takes to become a "Doer" and leave your "waiting-on-a-feeling" ways behind! Enjoy! Be sure to register for one of our upcoming classes in January 20...

Episode 140: Growing the Next Generation of Leaders - The Chick-fil-A Way

October 24, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB

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 invaluable wisdom. Recently, I had the privilege of striking up a conversation with a young Chic Fil A employee while waiting in line at their counter. What I discovered in that brief encounter left a lasting impression and prompted me to ponder why more companies don't follow suit. The question I posed...

Episode 140: Leadership: The Chick-fil-A Way - Embracing the New Generation of Leaders

October 24, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB

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 invaluable wisdom. Recently, I had the privilege of striking up a conversation with a young Chic Fil A employee while waiting in line at their counter. What I discovered in that brief encounter left a lasting impression and prompted me to ponder why more companies don't follow suit. The question I posed...

Episode 139: Broken Crayons Still Color

October 10, 2023 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

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. It's the nature of human existence. Those of us who choose to be significant, tackle adversity head on and find ways to build your personal resilience.  Dean talks about some of his own challenges during his 30+ year career and how he overcame the feeling of "brokenness." We are not born with re...

Episode 138: Quiet Quitting

September 26, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 20.6 MB

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 having significant consequences for police and their  effectiveness. In this episode, I define what quiet quitting is and what it looks like in policing especially. We then dive into the consequences of it and offer actions that leaders can can take to combat this problem head on. Be sure to grab ...

Episode 137: Leaders Are Dealers in Hope

September 15, 2023 19:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

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 understand and see the need to provide hope to your employees. In doing so, your employees look toward the future and have a positive outlook on their job. Today's law enforcement profession is losing hope. It's important that their chief executives and command staffs understand that they must provide h...

Episode 136: The Significant You (Part 2)

August 22, 2023 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

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. Significant Leadership is the key to leading in today's workplace. It requires a Next Level of leadership that goes beyond the traditional model. It asks that Significant Leaders commit to their own personal growth as well as the growth of others who will someday be the leaders of the organization.  S...

Podcast 135: The Significant You (Part 1)

August 08, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

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 intention and connection, you focus on the most important things: providing clarity of purpose, providing direction and building resilience. When you do those things consistently, you create a legacy of leadership. You begin to see things that others do not see. You understand that the people you lead gi...

Episode 134: Emotional Regulation - Tips for Keeping Your Cool

July 25, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

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 emotional triggers and tips on regulating your reaction. The ultimate goal of any professional is to manage one's emotions for maximum effectiveness in professional (and personal) relationships. When we "react" we tend to lose control of the situation; where when we take the time to "respond" ,  w...

Episode 133: The Leadership Recipe (Part 2)

July 11, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

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 tasks and not so great at managing people. Leadership is an art as much as a science. In the second part of the LHLN team discussion on Dean's new book, The Leadership Recipe, Dean talks about some of the real meat of the book. Having Tough Conversations; What the biggest mistake most leaders make; T...

Episode 133: Part II - The Recipe for Becoming A Significant Leader

July 11, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

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 tasks and not so great at managing people. Leadership is an art as much as a science. In the second part of the LHLN team discussion on Dean's new book, The Leadership Recipe, Dean talks about some of the real meat of the book. Having Tough Conversations; What the biggest mistake most leaders make; T...

Episode 133: Part II - The Recipe for Significant Leadership

July 11, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

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 tasks and not so great at managing people. Leadership is an art as much as a science. In the second part of the LHLN team discussion on Dean's new book, The Leadership Recipe, Dean talks about some of the real meat of the book. Having Tough Conversations; What the biggest mistake most leaders make; T...

Episode 132: The Leadership Recipe (Part 1)

June 27, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MB

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 readers can take away from the book. The Leadership Recipe is Dean's second Amazon bestseller and is available in all formats eBook, paperback and hardback. Just as you follow instructions when cooking or assembling a piece of furniture, new supervisors and leaders also need a simple-to-follow 'recipe...

Episode 132: Part I: What is The Leadership Recipe?

June 27, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MB

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 readers can take away from the book. The Leadership Recipe is Dean's second Amazon bestseller and is available in all formats eBook, paperback and hardback. Just as you follow instructions when cooking or assembling a piece of furniture, new supervisors and leaders also need a simple-to-follow 'recipe...

Episode 131: Tyre Nichols - What Went Wrong and The Need For Servant Officers

February 07, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

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 because America saw that it is the culture within departments and not necessarily race that is driving these types of responses among law enforcement. Dean calls for the creation of new types of officers who balance the heart of a servant with the mindset of a warrior. What we need are servant offic...

Episode 130: Dean's 5 B's of Leadership

November 20, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

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 leader focus on what is important. Please check out our website at www.lhln.org and offer us feedback on the podcast by liking, subscribing, and/or sharing your favorite episodes! Happy Thanksgiving week, everyone! © 2023 Dean Crisp and LHLN (ALL RIGHTS RESERVED).

Episode 129: School Safety After Uvalde: A Discussion with San Bernadino Unified School District Chief Joseph Paulino

July 22, 2022 12:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MB

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 focus on a proactive path forward from what can be learned so that this type of incident never happens again. His special guest is Chief Joseph Paulino, a long-tine friend of Dean's and career-long leader in safety programs and initiatives in schools, hospitals, and other public spaces. They are jo...

Episode 129: School Safety After Uvalde with San Bernadino's Unified School District Chief Joseph Paulino

July 22, 2022 12:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

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 focus on a proactive path forward from what can be learned so that this type of incident never happens again. His special guest is Chief Joseph Paulino, a long-tine friend of Dean's and career-long leader in safety programs and initiatives in schools, hospitals, and other public spaces. They are jo...

Episode 128: The Four Pillars of Leadership (Part 2)

July 15, 2022 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

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 everyday. Learn more about LHLN at our website www.lhln.org  © 2023 Dean Crisp and LHLN (ALL RIGHTS RESERVED).

Episode 128: The Four Pillars of Leaders (Part 2)

July 15, 2022 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

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 everyday. Learn more about LHLN at our website www.lhln.org  End Hype with Callye Keen Callye shares 15 years experience launching products and growing businesses. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Episode 127: The Four Pillars of Leadership (Part 1)

July 08, 2022 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

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 encourages every leader to keep a leadership journal to learn from the positive and the not-so-postive things that happen to them daily as leaders. It is only through this process, that you become a master of self-management. Part II will air July 15th and will discuss Pillars 3 and 4: Self-Healing and...

Episode 126: Part I of II on Dean's Four Pillars of Leadership

July 08, 2022 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

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 encourages every leader to keep a leadership journal to learn from the positive and the not-so-postive things that happen to them daily as leaders. It is only through this process, that you become a master of self-management. Part II will air July 15th and will discuss Pillars 3 and 4: Self-Healing and...

Episode 127: Part I of II on Dean's Four Pillars of Leadership

July 08, 2022 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

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 encourages every leader to keep a leadership journal to learn from the positive and the not-so-postive things that happen to them daily as leaders. It is only through this process, that you become a master of self-management. Part II will air July 15th and will discuss Pillars 3 and 4: Self-Healing and...

Episode 126: Lessons from the Classroom featuring JP Harvey (LHLN Instructor + Lieutenant at PBSO, FL)

June 12, 2022 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MB

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 from our students. This week, Dean and JP Harvey talk about their classroom experiences and how connection with students is at the heart of both transformational learning and transformational leadership.  Be sure to subscribe, like, and share this + other episodes from our "Straight Talk on Lea...

Episode 126: Lessons from the Classroom featuring JP Harvey, LHLN Instructor & Lieutenant with the Palm Beach Sheriff's Office

June 12, 2022 16:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

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 from our students. This week, Dean and JP Harvey talk about their classroom experiences and how connection with students is at the heart of both transformational learning and transformational leadership.  Be sure to subscribe, like and share this and other episodes from our Straight Talk on Lead...

Episode 125: Leadership Lessons From Our Students: A conversation with Sgt Andrew Coville, Yarmouth, MA PD and a recent graduate of our Master

June 06, 2022 01:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

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 a millennial, but not your stereotypical one - at all. He joined the Marines out of high school, served in Afghanistan, and came home to serve his hometown community of Yarmouth, MA as a police officer. His leadership philosophy and ideas on law enforcement will give all listeners a new paradigm...

Episode 125: Leadership Lessons from Our Students: A conversation with Sgt Andrew Coville (Yarmouth, MA PD)

June 06, 2022 01:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

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 a millennial, but not your stereotypical one - at all. He joined the Marines out of high school, served in Afghanistan, and came home to serve his hometown community of Yarmouth, MA as a police officer. His leadership philosophy and ideas on law enforcement will give all listeners a new paradigm...

Leadership Lessons from Our Students: A conversation with Sgt Andrew Coville (Yarmouth, MA PD)

June 06, 2022 01:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MB

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 a millennial, but not your stereotypical one - at all. He joined the Marines out of high school, served in Afghanistan, and came home to serve his hometown community of Yarmouth, MA as a police officer. His leadership philosophy and ideas on law enforcement will give all listeners a new paradigm...

Episode 124: Are You TOO Comfortable in Your Comfort Zone?

May 23, 2022 02:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

Dean talks comfort zone as a leader and how you can make sure you are NOT staying TOO comfortable within it. In this episode, Dean shares some of his tips on pushing yourself out of your comfort zone.  © 2023 Dean Crisp and LHLN (ALL RIGHTS RESERVED).

Episode 124: Are You TOO Comfortable In Your Comfort Zone?

May 23, 2022 02:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

Dean talks comfort zone as a leader and how you can make sure you are NOT staying TOO comfortable within it. In this episode, Dean shares some of his tips on pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. 

Are You TOO Comfortable in Your Comfort Zone?

May 23, 2022 02:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

Dean talks comfort zone as a leader and how you can make sure you are NOT staying TOO comfortable within it. In this episode, Dean shares some of his tips on pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. 

Are You TOO Comfortable In Your Comfort Zone?

May 23, 2022 02:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

Dean talks comfort zone as a leader and how you can make sure you are NOT staying TOO comfortable within it. In this episode, Dean shares some of his tips on pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. 

Episode 123: Being All In

May 09, 2022 03:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

Are you "All-In" with your leadership? In this episode, Dean talks about the origin of this concept, what it means to him, and offers some tips on how you can make sure you are doing all you can to be all-in as a leader.

Episode 123: Being All-In

May 09, 2022 03:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

Are you "All-In" with your leadership? In this episode, Dean talks about the origin of this concept, what it means to him, and offers some tips on how you can make sure you are doing all you can to be all-in as a leader. © 2023 Dean Crisp and LHLN (ALL RIGHTS RESERVED).

Being All-In

May 09, 2022 03:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

Are you "All-In" with your leadership? In this episode, Dean talks about the origin of this concept, what it means to him, and offers some tips on how you can make sure you are doing all you can to be all-in as a leader.

Episode 122: How to Adapt During Uncertain Times

April 25, 2022 02:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

In this episode, Dean discusses the importance of leaders being able to adapt to uncertainty. He offers tips and strategies to help leaders do just that - adapt to the uncertainty around them. Learn more about Dean and Leaders Helping Leaders Network at www.lhln.org Be sure to subscribe, download, like and share your favorite episodes.  Leave a review on iTunes or your favorite streaming service. © 2023 Dean Crisp and LHLN (ALL RIGHTS RESERVED).

How to Adapt During Uncertain Times

April 25, 2022 02:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

In this episode, Dean discusses the importance of leaders being able to adapt to uncertainty. He offers tips and strategies to help leaders do just that - adapt to the uncertainty around them. Learn more about Dean and Leaders Helping Leaders Network at www.lhln.org Be sure to subscribe, download, like and share your favorite episodes.  Leave a review on iTunes or your favorite streaming service.

122: How To Adapt During Uncertain Times

April 25, 2022 02:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

In this episode, Dean discusses the importance of leaders being able to adapt to uncertainty. He offers tips and strategies to help leaders do just that - adapt to the uncertainty around them. Learn more about Dean and Leaders Helping Leaders Network at www.lhln.org Be sure to subscribe, download, like and share your favorite episodes.  Leave a review on iTunes or your favorite streaming service.

Episode 121: Growth - Tips to Direct it in the Right Direction

April 18, 2022 00:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

Dean continues his 2-part discussion on Growth as a Leader. In this part 2 episode, Dean discusses his 7 key tips for making sure you are directing your growth professionally, personally and relationally. Please be sure to like, subscribe and share your favorite episodes! We would love to hear your feedback on the podcast. If you have a minute, please give us a rating and a review! It truly helps others find our podcast. Be sure to continue your leadership growth by taking one of our class...

121: Growth: Ready Or Not It's Coming! Tips to Direct It In the Right Direction

April 18, 2022 00:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

Dean continues his 2-part discussion on Growth as a Leader. In this part 2 episode, Dean discusses his 7 key tips for making sure you are directing your growth professionally, personally and relationally. Please be sure to like, subscribe and share your favorite episodes! We would love to hear your feedback on the podcast. If you have a minute, please give us a rating and a review! It truly helps others find our podcast. Be sure to continue your leadership growth by taking one of our class...

Growth: Tips to Direct it in the Right Direction

April 18, 2022 00:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

Dean continues his 2-part discussion on Growth as a Leader. In this part 2 episode, Dean discusses his 7 key tips for making sure you are directing your growth professionally, personally and relationally. Please be sure to like, subscribe and share your favorite episodes! We would love to hear your feedback on the podcast. If you have a minute, please give us a rating and a review! It truly helps others find our podcast. Be sure to continue your leadership growth by taking one of our class...

Episode 120: The Importance of Growth in 3 Vital Areas of Our Lives

April 11, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

Dean invites his colleague, Kelle Corvin, to discuss what they see as the importance of continued and directed growth in three key areas of life: Personal, Professional, and Relational. This is part 1 of a 2-part series on this and is an important discussion on how we all grow daily but Dean asks if it's in the right direction? He outlines with Kelle what he sees as the important factors to consider in directing your own growth and that of others. In part 2, airing April 18th, Dean will go i...

The Importance of Growth in 3 Vital Areas of Our Lives

April 11, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

Dean invites his colleague, Kelle Corvin, to discuss what they see as the importance of continued and directed growth in three key areas of life: Personal, Professional, and Relational. This is part 1 of a 2-part series on this and is an important discussion on how we all grow daily but Dean asks if it's in the right direction? He outlines with Kelle what he sees as the important factors to consider in directing your own growth and that of others. In part 2, airing April 18th, Dean will go i...

Episode 119: The Three B's Every Leader Needs to Create Confident Leaders

April 03, 2022 04:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MB

Dean talks about some lessons he learned about what creates confident leaders while teaching his Master Leadership class. This class is an interactive and immersive 4.5-day class where leaders of all levels learn what it takes to become their best. The three B's of Belief, Believing, and Being are what he observed in students who have taken this class. Dean applies this to leadership generally by diving into each! You can always learn where our classes are currently scheduled, how to reques...

The Three Bs Every Leader Needs to Create Confident Leaders

April 03, 2022 04:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MB

Dean talks about some lessons he learned about what creates confident leaders while teaching his Master Leadership class. This class is an interactive and immersive 4.5-day class where leaders of all levels learn what it takes to become their best. The three B's of Belief, Believing, and Being are what he observed in students who have taken this class. Dean applies this to leadership generally by diving into each! You can always learn where our classes are currently scheduled, how to reques...

Episode 118: Lessons Learned from the Long Road Traveled

March 21, 2022 02:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

In this week's episode, Dean divulges some of his hard earned and learned lessons of leadership from his extensive travels across the United States.   Subscribe to our podcast so you never miss an upcoming episode.  Also visit our website, www.lhln.org where you can see where Dean will be teaching his in person live class next! Sign up for the class or email [email protected] and ask how your Departments can become a Host Agency, Dean's latest Amazon best seller book, "Essential Leadership...

Episode 118: Lessons Learned from the Long Road Traveled

March 21, 2022 02:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

In this week's episode, Dean divulges some of his hard earned and learned lessons of leadership from his extensive travels across the United States.   Subscribe to our podcast so you never miss an upcoming episode.  Also visit our website, www.lhln.org where you can see where Dean will be teaching his in person live class next! Sign up for the class or email [email protected] and ask how your Departments can become a Host Agency, Dean's latest Amazon best seller book, "Essential Leadership...

Episode 118: Lessons Learned From The Long Road Traveled

March 21, 2022 02:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

In this week's episode, Dean divulges some of his hard earned and learned lessons of leadership from his extensive travels across the United States.   Subscribe to our podcast so you never miss an upcoming episode.  Also visit our website, www.lhln.org where you can see where Dean will be teaching his in person live class next! Sign up for the class or email [email protected] and ask how your Departments can become a Host Agency, Dean's latest Amazon best seller book, "Essential Leadership...