Guns n’ Guitars: Go learn something new

Guns n’ Guitars: Go learn something new

EPISODE 153 Guns n’ Guitars: Go learn something new There is an art and science to learning a new skill. Whether you are picking up new hobbies and trying to improve performance at essential job tasks, there are some tricks and concepts to understand to break plateaus...
Do you trust me? Selflessness in Teamwork

Do you trust me? Selflessness in Teamwork

EPISODE 152 Do you trust me? Selflessness in Teamwork We say that we should put Service before Self, but it’s more than just a mantra. Where the rubber meets the road is all in how we develop implicit trust among teammates so that we know where each other is...
All’s Well…If We Make it Well

All’s Well…If We Make it Well

EPISODE 151 All’s Well…If We Make it Well Wellness isn’t just a soft and fuzzy term bandied about in the Human Resources department. Healthier, happier employees perform better, and in professions where the rubber meets the road, wellness is tactical. The...
Team Selection: Real-Life Fantasy Draft

Team Selection: Real-Life Fantasy Draft

EPISODE 150 Team Selection:Real Life Fantasy Draft When drafting players for your fantasy sportsball team, stats provide an easy benchmark. Just pick the ones with the most home runs, passing yards, and the highest free-throw percentage. It’s a little harder selecting...
A Good Commander Knows What to Control

A Good Commander Knows What to Control

EPISODE 149 A Good Commander Knows What to Control No team in law enforcement is composed of robotic textbook-following automatons, nor would we want it to be, if we’ve ever found ourselves at 2MPH over the limit. But when a worst-case incident unfolds, we want every...
Sleeping for Success

Sleeping for Success

EPISODE 148 Sleeping for Success The downsides of sleep deprivation are legion: irritability, poor judgment, even lowered testosterone. Yet the duties of the .mil and LE career fields are well known for demanding odd and/or long hours that can make it hard to get good...