Podcast Conversation Samples

THE UNSEEN TOLL OF LEADERSHIP: CHIEFS SPEAK OUT ON THE HUMAN COST OF COMMAND

Police chiefs discuss the stress of leadership — and Doc Springer shares what can be done to protect those who carry the weight of the badge at the top

DEVELOPING AN EFFECTIVE CARE PLAN FOR FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS

Three Common Elements Drive the Best Outcomes

WHAT PEOPLE REALLY MEAN WHEN THEY SAY "SUICIDE IS SELFISH"

Grief and fear readily get transformed into anger when people are hurting

ADMINISTRATIVE BETRAYAL: WHY THE SILENCE OF LEADERS IS THE GREATEST TRAUMA FOR MANY LEOS

 Police1’s “What Cops Want” survey highlights not street-level trauma but internal administrative practices as a primary reason for the exodus of police officers 

FIVE COMMON MYTHS ABOUT SUICIDE

The dark thoughts we hide can become lethal. But when these thoughts are brought into the light of day, we can openly evaluate them, and remember what keeps us in the fight

HOW FEAR CAN BE A STRENGTH

 In a follow-up interview to his IACP session, Pierson explains why acknowledging fear is essential for officers, how leaders can foster trust and the role of clear communication in reducing unnecessary stress