Smart power
A leadership case study of Eisenhower and Patton
Dwight Eisenhower and soft power Joseph S. Nye, the author of The Powers to Lead, argues that soft power rests on getting results using influence, so that others want to […] Read More
News
The power of calm-edy
When the job fires you up, sometimes a sense of humor can cool you down
It’s strange seeing so much violence and death, and so much violent death, so regularly, especially being away from any war zone. That’s not even factoring in the constant natural […] Read More
Can your staff keep pace with your leadership goals?
How many times do you regret not communicating with another colleague or agency, failing to acknowledge the accomplishments or significant events of others, not providing condolences at the passing of […] Read More
New Mexico’s Law Enforcement Retention Fund keeps experienced, certified officers in state
When it comes to saving lives and keeping New Mexicans safe, what could be more important than certified and experienced law enforcement officers? It’s so critical that the New Mexico […] Read More
Domestic violence
Prevention and intervention: A proven guide
In my nearly 47 years in law enforcement, I have seen numerous women who were pursued by a jealous suitor, an ex-husband or an unknown stalker. Those men would make […] Read More
Is anyone listening?
Recruiting and retaining the next generation of officers
Recruitment and retention aren’t just administrative headaches anymore — they’re operational survival. Across America, more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies are fighting a common battle — not against crime, but […] Read More
