Doing The Right Thing
I was watching a short lecture video on TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design, www.ted.com) and it really got me thinking about my career. More importantly, it got me taking a hard look at the bigger picture of life. The lecture — or as they’re called on TED, “TED Talks” — is entitled “Should you live for your résumé … or your eulogy?” The talk is presented by New York Times columnist David Brooks and is only five minutes long.
It’s The Criminals…
As I write this (December 2012), the world is reeling from another unspeakable horrific mass murder — at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. I won’t presume to understand anything about why the shooting [...]
Time To Revisit Recruitment
Let me say from the outset, I’m well aware the majority of today’s law enforcement officers are quality people and highly professional. I know this because I work with many of them. However, I believe [...]
Hands-On
There are only a few careers where your presence at a scene or event can literally have a life-changing impact on the people involved. A doctor is an obvious one, with nurses, paramedics and fire [...]
Why Basic Training Matters
In 2012 I had what could only be termed the travel schedule from hell. I was on the road every month, at least for one trip, sometimes several. November was no exception; I went to [...]