Operation Southern Exposure
A 2-Day Executive Level Seminar designed for command-level professionals across all areas of public safety who are committed to breaking down silos, fostering collaboration, and building a bold, forward-thinking organizational culture.
What Is Operation Southern Exposure?
Forging the Way: A Journey in Disruptive Leadership
In an era of rapid change and growing challenges, public safety leaders must do more than adapt, they must embrace disruption as a catalyst for innovation. Disruption isn’t chaos; it’s a necessary force that challenges outdated systems, sparks creativity, and drives meaningful progress.
This seminar is designed for command-level professionals across all areas of public safety who are committed to breaking down silos, fostering collaboration, and building a bold, forward-thinking organizational culture. Through dynamic discussions, real-world case studies, and cutting-edge leadership strategies, participants will explore how to lead through uncertainty, implement forward-thinking solutions, and cultivate a resilient, future-ready workforce.
Join us on this transformative journey to redefine public safety leadership-where disruption becomes the engine of progress, and innovation strengthens both personnel and community trust.
Agenda
Welcome Reception: September 8 - Hospitality Suite - Residence Inn Room 429
Join us for hors d'oeuvres and beverages and meet your classmates
7:30 am to 8:00 am
Registration Open
8:00 am to 8:30 am
Welcome and Introductions
8:30 am to 10:00 am
Leadership Lessons from the Lewis and Clark Expedition (Undaunted Courage)
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Trailblazing Leadership: Going Where We’ve Never Gone Before
11:30 am to 12:30 am
Lunch (included) – Southern Family Meal
12:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Preparing for the Journey: Selecting and Building the Right Team
4:30 Pm to 5:00 pm
Day 1 Recap
5:30 pm
Dolphin Tour Sponsored by Strategic Communications
7:30 am to 8:00 am
Registration Open
8:00 am to 8:30 Am
Day 1 Review
8:30 am to 10:00 Am
Bold by Design: Clear Mission, Smart Risks
10:00 am to 11:30 Am
Pathfinders: Making Smart Decisions in Uncharted Territory
11:30 AM TO 12:30 PM
Lunch (included) Fresh Catch Buffet
12:30 PM to 2:15 Pm
Grit or Quit: When to Push Forward and When to Pivot
2:15 PM TO 4:00 PM
The Journey is the Reward: The Story You Leave Behind
4:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Course Evaluation and Presentation of Certificates
5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Closing Hospitality Suite (Residence Inn Room 429)
Our Mission
To Educate And Empower People Everywhere, So That They Can Serve The Public
Speakers
Al Curnow
Vice President, Culture Wise
Al works with CEO’s of many diverse industries. Al is a skilled presenter and has spoken to numerous groups including General Motors, PACE, Chambers of Commerce, VISTAGE International and Athletic Interscholastic and Coaches groups. Prior to his consulting career, Al was a senior leader for more than 20 years in the employee benefits industry.
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John is a 23-year law enforcement veteran from the Brunswick, GA area.
Michael is a 23-year law enforcement veteran from the Detroit, MI area.
John is a 18-year law enforcement veteran from the Atlanta, GA area
Victor is a 27-year law enforcement veteran from the Detroit, MI area.
FAQs
This program is specifically designed for executive-level command staff in public safety, including law enforcement, corrections, fire services, and emergency management.
Because of the highly collaborative nature of this event, we limit attendance to only 50 participants. Not everyone who applies will be selected to attend.
This event is partially funded through our Community Impact Partner, Strategic Communications. Strategic Communications has provided funds that help to drastically reduce the cost of attendance to only $995/person.
Thanks, Strategic Communications!
Bring a solution-oriented mindset and be ready to engage in discussions about the most pressing leadership challenges in public safety. We will provide a custom pen and a note-taking guide. If you prefer digital note-taking, feel free to bring your laptop, iPad, or other devices.
If you have any questions that aren't covered here, please email our Training Coordinator, Anne Bostain, at training@commandpresence.net. She will be happy to assist you with any inquiries regarding the event.
Lansing Community College West Campus, Lansing MI