Tag: courage

By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D As a regular writer on police matters, I am in the crosshairs of many critics. Reactions to any pro-police piece on social media range from ...

Several years ago I agreed to participate in a fundraising event. The idea sounded fun but there was no joy when I jumped in a cold lake wearing my full ...

Whether you’re a first day police officer, veteran detective, or a 50-year married couple, the way that we express ourselves to people leaves them with the responsibility to act. In ...

A dear friend who’s a retired cop recently told me this: “Low/no bail as well as lip service bail conditions (with no consequences for violating) are literally making our streets ...

Maj. Travis Yates told "Tucker Carlson Tonight" Friday that he is "extremely concerned" for the future of law enforcement amid ongoing backlash following the death of George Floyd and the ...

Courage is an essential element of leadership; without courage you will never be able to stand when everyone else is sitting.

It is easy to work with someone you like.  Leading people isn’t about liking people but is about loving them. 

Cowardly police leaders are driven by fear. We know it’s true since we’ve seen it too often. Beyond normal politics and self-promotion, fear is one key factor present when commanders ...

Leadership is lonely by its very nature.  Heck, if being liked made you a good leader, we would have tons of great leaders.

Developing the courage to lead means having the courage to know the real you.  It is only after being knowledgeable and comfortable with you, that you can lead others.  We ...