Let’s talk football – again. I know we’ve written about it several times, but it is football season. And goodness knows there is a lot that can be learned from the world of sports. This past weekend we were at the fields again for a day of games. One game, in particular, was a bit …
If I haven’t said it before I’ll go ahead and say it now. I’m a huge fan of my friend Brian Willis. Brian runs the Excellence in Training Academy and is one of the smartest law enforcement minds I’ve been blessed to interact with. If you aren’t familiar with him, check out his website here. …
There are very few of us who enjoy working midnights. There are those (my kids come to mind) who enjoy staying up late playing video game or watching tv. But not many enjoy working the graveyard shift. But do you know what is worse than working mids? It’s working midnights and then going to training …
When was the last time you went to training? Not as the instructor, but as the student? Unfortunately, in many cases, instructors are some of the most undertrained personnel in the entire agency. Because when training is going on, the instructors are usually up in the front of the room. And that can cause some …
You know that feeling you get when you go someplace new? That feeling of being unsure of where you’re going or what’s acceptable or not? I get that feeling a lot with my job. I am blessed to be able to travel all over this great country training law enforcement. But that travel often brings …
A tree that is unbending is easily broken. -Lao Tzu Seth Godin published a blog on July 5, 2021, entitled Rigor and Rigid. A relatively short post but one that really got me thinking. In his blog, Seth points out that something that is “rigid” is easy to describe. Boy, is that true. When we …
Law enforcement trainers are truly a special breed. They are dedicated to their people, to their agency, and to this noble profession. They show up early, work hard, and stay late to provide the best possible training for their folks. Loyalty, professionalism, motivation – words that only begin to describe these amazing people. But there …
If you have been a trainer for any length of time you know that one student. The one that is determined to learn nothing. The one who has made it their mission to oppose everything you present. The one who seemingly has it in for you. So how do you, as a trainer, handle that …
“A panicked mind is a useless mind.” –Laurence Gonzales It’s useless because it brings nothing to the table. It doesn’t contribute to the solution. In fact, it can make the situation worse. Why, then, do our officers panic? Quite simply, they aren’t prepared. Their mind isn’t prepared for whatever the situation is that they are …
I figure now is as good a time as any to make it official – I am a HUGE John Wooden fan. I was able to finish his book on leadership while on a plane today. If you haven’t read it, you should. The book is filled with incredible leadership tips and training tips that …