Straight Talk on Leadership with Dean Crisp
280 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsWelcome 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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Episode 15 (Part 1): Surviving the Unthinkable | Sgt. Michael Walker
December 15, 2019 05:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBEPISODE 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 family member’s department informing you that your father, son, mother, daughter, or spouse has been shot in the line of duty. Your first questions are: Will they live? Where are you taking them? Then, if, and after, the initial trauma of the incident wears off, you are concerned for your fam...
Episode 15 (Part 1): Surviving the Unthinkable | Sgt. Michael Walker
December 15, 2019 05:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBEPISODE 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 family member’s department informing you that your father, son, mother, daughter, or spouse has been shot in the line of duty. Your first questions are: Will they live? Where are you taking them? Then, if, and after, the initial trauma of the incident wears off, you are concerned for your fam...
Episode 14: Instilling Pride in Your Employees | Kelle Corvin
December 08, 2019 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBEPISODE 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 article in the Harvard Business Review about this topic and how employee pride is a bigger motivator than money. Dean offers his suggestions on how law enforcement leadership can set the stage for instilling pride in their workforce for what they do. You can visit www.lhln.org for this episode's ...
Episode 14 Instill Pride in your Employees (Candid Conversation)
December 08, 2019 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBEpisode 14 Straight Talk on Leadership Dean in a Candid Conversation with Kelle Corvin, discusses how to instill pride in your employees for what they do. It discusses an article in the Harvard Business Review about this topic and how employee pride is a bigger motivator than money. Dean offers his suggestions on how law enforcement leadership can set the stage for instilling pride in their workforce for what they do. Please visit WWW.LHLN.org for the podcast notes. Visit YouTube LHLN to...
Episode 13 LE Leadership Trends and Challenges
December 01, 2019 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBEpisode 13 Straight Talk on Leadership Dr. Jack Enter joins the podcast to speak with Dean to discuss current leadership topics as well as Law Enforcement leadership trends and challenges. Jack Enter provides training for law enforcement and other professions that focuses upon skills that make individuals more effective in their work and personal lives. Most of his training involves leadership skills for managers and supervisors but his “Survival Skills” series applies many of those same...
Episode 13: Leadership Trends and Challenges | Jack Enter
December 01, 2019 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBEPISODE 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. Jack Enter provides training for law enforcement and other professions that focuses on skills that make individuals more effective in their work and personal lives. Most of his training involves leadership skills for managers and supervisors, but his “Survival Skills” series applies to man...
Episode 12 Personal Growth - The key to leadership success
November 26, 2019 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.42 MBPodcast 12: In this holiday week edition of Straight Talk on Leadership, Dean spends a few minutes talking about the importance of personal growth and how that is the key to success as a leader. Two of the best ways are through reading and reflecting. And holiday weeks are a great time to do both! Check out the show notes at LHLN.org, where Dean shares his top reads for excelerating your personal growth. All of us at Leaders Helping Leaders Network and the Crisp Consulting Group wish you ...
Episode 12: Personal Growth - The Key to Leadership Success
November 26, 2019 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.42 MBEPISODE 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 the key to success as a leader. Two of the best ways are through reading and reflecting. (Check out the show notes at www.lhln.org, where Dean shares his top reads for accelerating your personal growth). © 2023 Dean Crisp and LHLN (ALL RIGHTS RESERVED).
Episode 11: Creating and Cultivating an Inspired Workplace
November 18, 2019 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBEPISODE 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 executive seems enthusiastic and committed to their role? Well it is possible to create and cultivate an inspired workplace. In this podcast episode, Dean discusses the characteristics and tips that are needed to create that type of atmosphere and the leadership qualities that cultivate an inspire...
Episode 11 Creating and Cultivating an Inspired workplace
November 18, 2019 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBPodcast 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 executive seems enthusiastic and committed to their role? Well it is possible to create and cultivate an inspired workplace. In this podcast episode, the characteristics and tips that create and the leadership qualities that cultivate an inspired workplace are discussed. Show notes on www.lhln...
Episode 10: Master Trainer & Presenter Course | Tim Plotts
November 11, 2019 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBEPISODE 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+ years and is an FBI-LEEDA instructor. Dean and Tim discuss the importance of connecting with your audience no matter the setting, size, or type and as Tim puts it, “...being a Master Presenter is as much an art as it is a science.” Sit back and listen and be sure to sign up for this one-of...
Episode 10 Master Trainer & Presenter Course
November 11, 2019 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBEpisode 10 Master Trainer & Presenter Course Straight Talk on Leadership Podcast 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+ years and is an FBI-LEEDA instructor. Dean and Tim discuss the importance of connecting with your audience no matter the setting size or type and, as Tim puts it, “that being a master presenter is as much an art as it is a science.” Sit back and listen an...
Episode 9 Social Media in Law Enforcement
November 03, 2019 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBEpisode 9 Straight Talk on Leadership Social Media in Law Enforcement Judy Pal, public relations for law enforcement expert, joins Dean for a second interview on social media use for law enforcement and how it is so critical for not only connecting with all ages within your community, but for reclaiming the image of police among the public. She offers some key tips on how to craft your social media policy. If you would like to see Judy’s show notes and tips on social media, please sign ...
Episode 9: Social Media in Law Enforcement | Judy Pal
November 03, 2019 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBEPISODE 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 critical for not only connecting with all ages within your community, but for reclaiming the image of police among the public. She offers some key tips on how to craft your social media policy. If you would like to see Judy’s show notes and tips on social media, please sign up at www.lhln.org ...
Episode 8 Generations
October 27, 2019 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBPodcast Description: 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 1990s and helped Dean with the research involved in putting together LHLN’s Workshop on Managing Generations in the 21st Century. If you are interested in hosting the 1/2 -day workshop taught by Dean Crisp, please contact Kelle at www.lhln.org or by emailing her at [email protected] This class is typical...
Episode 8: Generations | Kelle Corvin
October 27, 2019 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBEPISODE 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 1990s and helped Dean with the research involved in putting together LHLN’s Workshop on Managing Generations in the 21st Century. This class is typically taught in conjunction with our signature class, Intentional Leadership: Leading with a Purpose. See our schedule and learn more at www.lhl...
Episode 7 Ownership of your Leadership
October 20, 2019 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MBShow Quotes: “ True Leaders Take Ownership of their Leadership.” - Dean Crisp “A true leader sees more and before.” John Maxwell Show Description: In this podcast, Dean discusses the concept that true leaders “own” their leadership. He discusses the various types of leadership ownership and offers tips on how to start owning your own leadership. Detailed Show Notes can be downloaded in the Leader’s Library of our website www.lhln.org
Episode 7: Ownership of your Leadership
October 20, 2019 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MBEPISODE 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 leadership ownership and offers tips on how to start owning your own leadership. (Detailed 'Show Notes' can be downloaded in the "Leader’s Library" of our website: www.lhln.org) © 2023 Dean Crisp and LHLN (ALL RIGHTS RESERVED).
Episode 6: See the Bigger Picture
October 13, 2019 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBEPISODE 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 success as a leader. A leader’s ability to see and describe the future for followers is truly vital to success as a leader and to positioning yourself as a leader that grows future leaders. Dean tells the story of meeting then Asheville Police Chief, Fred Hensley, when he was still a patrol off...
Episode 6 See the Bigger Picture
October 13, 2019 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBSTRAIGHT TALK PODCAST 6 SHOW NOTES: SEEING THE BIGGER PICTURE RELEASED OCTOBER 14, 2019 OPENING QUOTE: “ LEADERS SHOULD SEE MORE AND BEFORE OTHERS.” - JOHN MAXWELL DEAN’S OPENING: Seeing the bigger picture is one of THE keys to success as a leader. A leader’s ability to see and describe the future for followers is truly vital to success as a leader and to positioning yourself as a leader that grows future leaders. Dean tells the story of meeting then Asheville Police Chief, Fred Hensley, ...
Episode 5: Image in Law Enforcement | Judy Pal
October 06, 2019 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBEPISODE 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 are doing the right thing” - J.D. Rockefeller Judy’s Background: With more than 35 years of experience, Judy Pal has served in executive management positions for police, private sector and the professional sports and entertainment industry in both Canada and the U.S. Prior to embarking on...
Episode 5 Image in Law Enforcement
October 06, 2019 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBStraight Talk Podcast 5 Show Notes: Image and 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 are doing the right thing” J.D. Rockefeller Judy’s Background: With more than 35 years’ experience, Judy Pal has served in executive management positions for police, private sector and the professional sports and entertainment industry in both Canada and the U.S. Prior to e...
Episode 4: Mindset
September 29, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBEPISODE 4 SHOW NOTES: The Importance of Mindset with Dean Crisp Recorded Sept 16, 2019 | Released Sept 30, 2019 Opening Quote: “Mindset influences your attitude, which directly influences your actions. Change your mindset and change your actions.” - Dean Crisp The most often asked question of me by my students is ,“What is the number one thing I can do to change my leadership?” My answer is – your mindset. Mindset defined is a current state of thought based on expectations and impac...
Episode 4 Mindset
September 29, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBStraight Talk Podcast 4 Show Notes: The Importance of Mindset with Dean Crisp Recorded Sept 16, 2019 Released Sept 30, 2019 Opening Quote: “Mindset influences your attitude which directly influences your actions. Change your mindset and change your actions.” Dean Crisp The most often asked question of me by my students is “What is the number one thing I can do to change my leadership?” My answer is – your mindset Mindset defined is a current state of thought based on expectations an...
Episode 3: Building Your Team | Steve Molyneaux
September 22, 2019 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBEPISODE 3 SHOW NOTES: INTERVIEW WITH STEVE MOLYNEAUX, TORONTO POLICE SERVICE (RETIRED) RECORDED SEPT 5th, 2019 - RELEASED SEPT 23rd, 2019 OPENING QUOTE: “ALONE WE DO SO LITTLE, TOGETHER WE CAN ACCOMPLISH SO MUCH.” - HELEN KELLER Creating a Team or Inheriting a Team as a Leader: Research your team, review files, talk to predecessor. Meeting with all and park your preconceived notions about me at the door, I will do the same. Give expectations and time line. One on one meetings to det...
Episode 3 Building your team
September 22, 2019 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBSTRAIGHT TALK PODCAST 3 SHOW NOTES: INTERVIEW WITH STEVE MOLYNEAUX, TORONTO POLICE SERVICE (RETIRED) RECORDEDSEPT5,2019 RELEASEDSEPT23,2019 OPENING QUOTE: “ALONE WE DO SO LITTLE, TOGETHER WE CAN ACCOMPLISH SO MUCH.” HELEN KELLERCreating a Team or Inheriting a team as a Leader: Research your team, review files, talk to predecessor Meeting with all and park your preconceived notions about me at the door, I will do the same Give expectations and time line One on one meetings to determine s...
Episode 2 Motivation
September 16, 2019 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBDean starts the show with a quote: “Good Things come to those who wait, but better are the things that come to those who go out and get it.” - anonymous Dean encourages everyone to stop waiting on someone else to make you great! Go out and do it yourself. As he often discusses in his classes, you have to “want to” whether it’s a great parent, leader, coach, or person…it’s up to you to make it happen. Motivation is defined as a reason(s) for doing something; it’s what separates the...
Episode 2: Motivation
September 16, 2019 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBDean starts off the show with a quote: “Good things come to those who wait, but better are the things that come to those who go out and get it.” - Anonymous Dean encourages everyone to stop waiting on someone else to make you great! Go out and do it yourself. As he often discusses in his classes, you have to “want to” - whether it’s to be a great parent, leader, coach, or person … it’s up to YOU to make that happen. Motivation is defined as a reason(s) for doing something; it’s wh...
Episode 1 Intentionality
September 09, 2019 01:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBSTRAIGHT TALK ON LEADERSHIP PODCAST 1: INTENTIONALITY PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 In this first episode of Straight Talk on Leadership, host Dean Crisp talks about the importance of Intentionality in all you do as a leader. He shares stories from his own leadership journey. Later, Dean is joined by Leaders Helping Leaders Network Operations Manager, Kelle Corvin who provides an overview of what LHLN is all about and what we are striving to accomplish over the next several months. Show N...
Episode 1: Intentionality
September 09, 2019 01:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this first episode of "Straight Talk on Leadership", host Dean Crisp talks about the importance of Intentionality in all you do as a leader. He shares stories from his own leadership journey. Later, Dean is joined by Leaders Helping Leaders Network Operations Manager, Kelle Corvin who provides an overview of what LHLN is all about and what we are striving to accomplish over the next several months. Quote of the episode by John Maxwell: “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, a...