What I Write About Might Make You Uncomfortable. Sorry, And I’m Okay With That
Today, I’m going to take what may feel like a sharp left turn and talk about the process, not a topic. Lately, I’ve tackled some really heavy topics, and I want to be honest and transparent about my approach to this work. If you take nothing else away from this,...
Suffering in Silence: Confronting the Difficult Reality of Police Suicide
Trigger Warning: This blog post contains discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know might be struggling with suicidal thoughts or thoughts of self-harm, you can call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-8255, or chat online at...
In a World of Division and Extremes, Nuance Matters More Than Ever
Over the past few weeks, I’ve tackled some tough topics related to race and law enforcement work. And I’ve made a point to be as nuanced and thoughtful as I possibly can in handling these topics. I shared how an unexpected delivery taught me a tough lesson on...
Start Here: How to Talk With Law Enforcement About Racial Profiling
In my last post, I shared the story of a particular day working with a local sheriff’s office that was especially challenging. After taking some time to revisit what happened, how I approached the topic of racial profiling, and how I wanted to move forward with the...
Talking With Cops About Racial Profiling is Hard
Earlier this year, I was working with a local sheriff’s office. (If you haven’t heard, I’ve been doing quite a bit of work with law enforcement which you can read about here). I do a lot of vertical coaching with these teams which is to say that rather than working...
How an Unexpected Delivery Taught Me a Tough Lesson on Gentleness
I’d like to share a story that fits into the larger narrative of some of the work I’ve been doing with law enforcement around profiling and responding to people of color. It helps provide context for some thoughts I plan to share in my next blog post. I hope you find...
Why Understanding Positive Intelligence™ Could Change Your Life
Over the past several weeks, I’ve introduced you to a powerful framework — applicable to your professional and personal life — called Positive Intelligence™. My series of seven blog posts on the subject shows you how to overcome self-sabotage, develop the Mental...
Exploring Positive Intelligence™: These 5 Sage Powers Have Your Back
Lately, I’ve been discussing several concepts within the Positive Intelligence™ framework. We’ve talked about overcoming self-sabotage, developing the Mental Fitness you need to achieve more control over your life, and building up your Sage and Self-Command muscles to...
Exploring Positive Intelligence™: These 10 Saboteurs Are Out to Get You
Over the last several weeks, I’ve introduced you to a powerful framework called Positive Intelligence™. It can help you overcome self-sabotage, develop the Mental Fitness you need to exercise more choice over you life and feel more in control, and strengthen your Sage...
Exploring Positive Intelligence™: Fight Like a Jedi and Feed the Good Wolf
In my last several blog posts, I introduced you to the concept of Positive Intelligence™ and how it can help you overcome self-sabotage, how it might be the answer to a major flaw in coaching, and how it can help you develop the Mental Fitness you need to exercise...