Best Thomas Reich Podcasts (2024)

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John Delony Just Wants You to Chill Out: Tools for Building a Non-Anxious Life 46:32

2M ago46:32

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Dr. John Delony is a New York Times bestselling author, mental health and wellness expert, and host of the very popular podcast The Dr. John Delony Show. What is not as well known about this famous figure is that his father was a cop – a homicide detective in fact and John knows first hand how a career in law enforcement can impact an entire family…

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What I’ve Learned: The Impacts Can Last Forever with Jeff McGreevy 59:50

4M ago59:50

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During his 29-year career, Jeff McGreevy was an early pioneer in the concept of peer support in Southern California, having been involved in officer wellness since 2004 when he was recruited to be a founding member of his department’s trauma support team which later evolved into peer support. Jeff has extensive training and experience in debriefing…

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Dr. Ngozi Ezike 48:56

4M ago48:56

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A confident, reassuring presence during Gov. Pritzker’s daily covid briefings, Dr. Ngozi Ezike in 2022 left the Illinois Department of Public Health to lead Sinai Chicago. And, while steering this major, 105-year-old Chicago healthcare institution, she’s keeping her eye on the broader picture. “Understanding health care is more than what happens wi…

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Mary Meg McCarthy 45:36

5M ago45:36

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Mary Meg McCarthy is the Executive Director of Heartland Alliance's National Immigrant Justice CenterBy First Friday Club of Chicago

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Where Do Cops Go When They’re The Ones That Need Help? with Shawn Thomas 59:58

5M ago59:58

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Shawn is the founder of 1st Responder Conferences and a retired deputy from the King County Sheriff’s Office in Seattle, WA. Shawn retired in 2022 after 25 years of service as a Wellness and Resiliency Detective and a therapy K9 handler. During her career, Shawn worked patrol, as an undercover detective, a detective in the warrant unit, transit pat…

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12 Warrior Principles to Reclaim and Recalibrate Your Life with Travis Mills 1:07:54

6M ago1:07:54

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On April 10, 2012, United States Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills of the 82nd Airborne was critically injured on his third tour of duty in Afghanistan by an IED (improvised explosive device) while on patrol, losing portions of both legs and both arms. He is one of only five quadruple amputees from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to survive his inj…

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Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III 37:27

7M ago37:27

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"The Sacredness of Storytelling" Through the power of stories that speak to the heart, Otis Moss III tackles the theme of democracy—and what we can do in this moment, when we fear that ours is coming apart at the seams. “Appropriate storytelling leads to appropriate action,” he says. “If you don’t have the right story, you repeat the last chapter o…

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What I’ve Learned: Travis Gribble on How Your Career and Life Can Change on One Call 1:15:05

7M ago1:15:05

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Travis Gribble is a 24-year law enforcement veteran and founder of My Arena. Travis spent 11 years at a Sheriff’s Office in Michigan before lateralling to a large agency in Arizona where he worked as a patrol officer, patrol sergeant, and as a SWAT assistant team leader and SWAT sergeant. In 2016, Travis experienced a call that would change his lif…

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Shermann 'Dilla' Thomas and the Leo High School Choir 1:01:26

8M ago1:01:26

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Shermann 'Dilla Thomas: "Everything Dope About America Comes From Chicago" : Chicago's Urban Historian Shares his passion for teaching people about the city he loves. Also, a special performance from the Leo High School Choir.By First Friday Club of Chicago

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Illinois AG Kwame Raoul 46:03

9M ago46:03

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Join us to hear how the Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul traces his commitment to social justice back to his Haitian immigrant parents and his childhood on Chicago’s South SideBy First Friday Club of Chicago

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Are We Lonely? How Loneliness, Disconnection, and Isolation Are Becoming the Silent Killer of First Responders with Jeremy Nobel 1:07:28

9M ago1:07:28

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Did you know that 15% of men say they have no close friends? None. 53% of women say they feel lonely at work. 17% of the general population say they routinely experience deep loneliness. What’s scary is loneliness is linked to our longevity and health. Going through life lonely is the equivalent of smoking nearly a pack a day. Now, that’s not speci…

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Howard Reich 44:57

10M ago44:57

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Howard Reich, son of Holocaust survivors and journalist for the Chicago Tribune, was handed a simple assignment to interview Elie Wiesel, best known for his famous Holocaust memoir Night and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Daily phone calls and multiple in-person meetings with Wiesel would eventually turn Reich’s “simple” assignment into four y…

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Becoming Anti-Fragile: Confronting Fears and Insecurity to Become a Better Version of Yourself with Sabrina Reich 1:08:44

9M ago1:08:44

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Sabrina Reich is a 19-year police leader of a large university police department in California. She’s also a wife, and mom of two, focused on sharing leadership tips and lessons learned for a better life. Sabrina is building a movement of courageous leaders through enabling strong trust and partnerships because communities deserve to be safe. In th…

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Facing Evil: Confronting the Deadliest Mass Shooter in History and the Aftermath of What Followed with Josh Bitsko 1:53:10

10M ago1:53:10

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On October 1, 2017, Sergeant Josh Bitsko found himself on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel, about to confront the deadliest killer in U.S. history. Through a weird combination of fate and initiative, Josh found himself leading the assault team of only four officers against a heavily fortified and well-organized murderer. Only six weeks late…

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Barbara Gaines and Rick Kogan 45:01

11M ago45:01

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Arts in Chicago: Remaining Relevant Barbara Gaines, founder and recently retired Artistic Director of Chicago Shakespeare Theater, has been instrumental in bringing outstanding stage productions to Chicago for 37 years. Beginning in 1986, with an inaugural performance on a pub’s roof top in Lincoln Park, Barbara's creativity, intelligence and hard …

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Fr. Michael Pfleger 47:41

11M ago47:41

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Violence in Chicago - Do We Want a Solution or a Band-Aid? Father Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina parish has long been an impassioned voice against injustice in its many forms in our city and our nation. He will address what Chicago must do to stem the tide of gun violence that so stubbornly afflicts our city. Father Pfleger has consistently spoken o…

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You Are a Work In Progress: Evolving and Reclaiming Your Identity Outside Public Service 50:06

11M ago50:06

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Zac Miller served a combined eight years as a firefighter/EMT, 911 dispatcher and a police officer. Zac is currently the Director of ManPower at UNcivilized Inc, a Certified UNcivilized Coach, and a Breathwork Facilitator. Zac is also a husband, and a dad to four kids. Since leaving public service, Zac completed a certificate in Traumatic Stress St…

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My Bad Haircut: What Trivial Things Can Teach Us About Mindfulness, Compassion and Resilience 15:07

11M ago15:07

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Oftentimes, it’s the minor things that can set us off and send us spiraling out of control, handing over our sovereignty to anxiety and anger. Getting cut off in traffic, waiting in long lines… A bad haircut can be one of those things. In this episode I share the story of how a hair stylist (that’s being generous) took to my head as if storming the…

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How I Fell Apart. PLUS Details On Our Men’s Retreat for First Responders and Veterans in November 18:25

12M ago18:25

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In this episode, I share the story of how I realized something was really wrong with me and how the job was changing me in all the wrong ways. Plus, I share details on our men’s retreat for current, former, and retired first responders and military veterans. Join us in the mountains outside Denver, Colorado […]…

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Coming Home: From Combat to Car Stops and Finding the Strength to Walk Away to Save Yourself with Dave Boyd 1:28:33

1y ago1:28:33

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Dave Boyd is the President of UNcivilized Inc, a men’s coach, a workshop facilitator, a husband, a father, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, an ex-MMA fighter, a CrossFit coach, and a former first responder who served as a firefighter, a 911 telecommunicator, and lastly as a local law enforcement officer with nearly […]…

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What Eddie Van Halen Taught Me About Self-Awareness Before He Died 7:13

1y ago7:13

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In this short episode I share the story of my chance to meet Eddie Van Halen…and how I screwed it up. But that screw up led to one of my favorite conversations ever – with a Rock God no less. If you’re looking for a little extra joy in your life, sign up for Tactical […]By Garrett Te Slaa

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18 Lessons from 18 Years as a Cop: What I Wish I Knew, Mistakes Made, and Lessons Learned 32:49

1y ago32:49

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I recently passed the 18th anniversary of the day I entered the academy. The occasion provoked some introspection and on this episode I share 18 lessons I’ve learned throughout my career to this point – lessons often learned the hard way. It’s certainly not a comprehensive list but I incuded things that I think can […]…

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Mike Mulligan: Co-host of the Mully and Haugh show on WSCR 670-AM 43:05

1y ago43:05

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Sports in our changing culture: Why we still lavish faith, hope, and love on America’s second religion Certain questions in sports have more serious ramifications than the ever-popular “How ‘bout dem Bears?” Consider the meteoric rise of sports gambling, or the now acknowledged risk of severe brain injuries in football. Not to mention the middle cl…

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Matthew Thomas on Successful Marriages, Working Through Hard Things, Promoting and Leading From Any Rank 1:06:53

1y ago1:06:53

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Matthew Thomas is currently the Chief Deputy of the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office in Arizona. Matthew works for one of the most famous sheriffs in the county, Mark Lamb. Matthew has a long career in undercover work and fighting the ever-encroaching influence and the Mexican drug cartels. Matthew is also the author of the book […]…

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This is Your Brain on Cop Work with Dr. Rick Hanson: Processing Stress and Trauma, How to Find Gratitude for the Hard Parts, and How to Survive Your Career 58:02

1+ y ago58:02

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Dr. Rick Hanson is a renowned psychologist, New York Times best-selling author, and meditation teacher known for his expertise in the field of neuroscience and positive psychology. With a deep understanding of the brain and its capacity for change, he has dedicated his career to helping individuals cultivate happiness, resilience, and well-being. D…

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The Heart of a Warrior: Finding Purpose After Your Own Death with Brandon Griffith 1:05:25

1+ y ago1:05:25

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SWAT Officer Brandon Griffith was in the best shape of his life at 26 years old when he collapsed dead in his living room from a sudden cardiac arrest. His wife started CPR while calling 911 and he was eventually shocked back to life with a defibrillator. In this episode you will learn: The story […]…

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Are You Worried You’re a Micromanager? Stop Doing These Things Right Now! 5:07

1+ y ago5:07

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Micromanagers usually lack trust in their coworkers so they feel they need to obsessively watch over them. What’s missing, is that the micromanagers also lack trust in themselves, and all that behavior is an outward expression of an inner turmoil. In this episode, I share some quick insights into how you can avoid becoming the […]…

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Scott Turow: Practicing Lawyer and Bestselling Author 47:55

1+ y ago47:55

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A lawyer first, an author second: A reflection on the development of the law in his lifetime and its impact on society and his books. For more than 30 years, Scott Turow has been fortunate to be a bestselling author.. Beginning with Presumed Innocent published in 1987 to his to his current legal thriller, Suspect, he has written 14 novels, all New …

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Dealing with Death: Navigating Grief and Guilt to Find Joy After The Death of a LEO Spouse with Whitney Allen 1:06:23

1+ y ago1:06:23

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Ryan Allen, a successful K9 handler for his department, didn’t think much about the bee sting he got on the way home from the gym. What happened next turned this small thing into a nightmare of panic, grief, guilt and difficult decisions. Six months later, Ryan’s wife Whitney buried her young husband and was left […]…

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Just Got Promoted? Don’t Make These Mistakes: 11 Tips for New Supervisors to Help You Ease the Transition, Build Trust, Establish Your Presence, and Lead. 23:01

1+ y ago23:01

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Have you just gotten promoted or looking to promote soon? This episode might save you a lot of heartache. 10 years ago this week I was promoted to sergeant. And then, just about a year ago I was promoted to lieutenant. In that time I’ve had some wins…and a whole lot of losses. I’ve also […]By Garrett Te Slaa

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Sister Barbara Reid, OP: President of Catholic Theological Union 43:57

1+ y ago43:57

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Sometimes it causes me to tremble: Let Lent lead us through our fears for the future of the church The Catholic Church in the US faces some daunting realities: falling attendance, suspicion of the institution, and young people who are opting out of religion altogether. How does Sister Barbara Reid, who heads up a school that trains seminarians and …

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Olivia Mead of Yoga For First Responders on Destigmatizing Warrior Cultures, Improving Resilience Through Physical Work, and Reducing the Stress of Police Careers 48:37

1+ y ago48:37

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In 2021 I was out on medical leave due to a back injury that had been misdiagnosed for years. What saved me from a potential career-ending surgery was a renewed practice of yoga. Despite its long tradition in warrior communities, there are a lot of misconceptions and objections to yoga in the first responder communities […]…

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Jason Piccolo of The Protectors On Leaving Law Enforcement, Transitioning to Civilian Life, Finding Purpose and Meaning in Our Work. 55:40

1+ y ago55:40

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Jason Piccolo is a newly retired federal agent and the host of The Protectors Podcast. Jason has nearly 30 years in service to his country as an agent, a U.S. Army infantry captain and veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Jason is a frequent guest on Fox News and Court TV and he’s the author of […]By Garrett Te Slaa

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Pastor Corey B. Brooks: Founder of New Beginnings Church and Project Hood 44:57

1+ y ago44:57

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Rooftop Pastor works to break the cycle of violence, poverty and racism in Woodlawn Pastor Corey Brooks of New Beginnings Church and founder of Project Hood is leading the Woodlawn neighborhood as they create a safer place and give their children the tools to reach for a brighter future. Spending nearly a year on a Woodlawn rooftop, raising awarene…

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Sally Blount: President & CEO of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago 46:55

1+ y ago46:55

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A Wild Ride: How the Holy Spirit Propelled me from Business School to the Boardroom to Battling Poverty Heralded by her peers as a “natural change agent,” Sally Blount has made her mark not only in the corporate world but in the field of academia—she served as dean at Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management for eight years. Her ability to pivot…

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Fr. John Kartje: Astrophysicist and Parish Priest 48:23

1+ y ago48:23

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Rediscovering Awe and Mystery: What Science and Faith Can Tell Us This Advent Long before he became a priest, Chicago’s Father John Kartje was a scientist, getting a Ph.D. in astrophysics from the University of Chicago. What’s the one constant between these two vocations? “Both the scientist and the person of faith are always engaging with mystery,…

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4 Conversations You Should Be Having as a Leader (and 4 You Should NEVER Have!) 15:21

1+ y ago15:21

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As a leader, the conversations you have with the people around you will make or break your career. Having the wrong conversations with the wrong people is the fastest way to lose the trust of your coworkers. Conversely, having these 4 types of conversations with the people around you is the fastest way to building […]…

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You Only Have 4000 Weeks in Your Life. Don’t Spend It Paying Your Agency When You’re Off Duty. Try This Instead. 12:45

1+ y ago12:45

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In 2022, a popular book came out that describes how the average human only has 4000 weeks in their entire lifetime. That’s it. Just 4000. For everything from birth, to your first day of school, to your first kiss, and on and on and on until death – only 4000 weeks. So how are you […]By Garrett Te Slaa

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Dr. John Duffy, Clinical Psychologist and Best-Selling Author 45:08

1+ y ago45:08

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Friday, November 4, 2022 12:00 PM 1:15 PM Union League Club Chicago (map) It's a Whole New Ballgame: Guiding Our Next Generation Through Anxious Times As depression rates increase dramatically, especially among teens and young adults, learn why it's important for everyone to understand what's happening. What young people face today looks nothing li…

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What I’ve Learned: Cultivating Resilience by Doing the Work with Kyle Stubbs 1:28:46

2y ago1:28:46

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Kyle Stubbs is a husband, father of two, and full time police officer with the RCMP. Prior to policing, Kyle worked as a primary care paramedic and also served with a volunteer fire department. Kyle is a certified holistic lifestyle coach, breathwork facilitator, and mindset coach. His mission is to transform first responder health and […]…

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#2210 - Fr. Gregory Boyle, SJ 41:42

2y ago41:42

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The First Friday Club welcomes Fr. Gregory Boyle, SJ, founder of Homeboy IndustriesBy First Friday Club of Chicago

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You Must Lead Yourself to Lead Others with Errol Doebler 1:23:18

2y ago1:23:18

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Errol Doebler is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and retired FBI Special Agent who now runs Leader193. Errol graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1991, first serving in the fleet before joining Seal Teams. In this episode, we talk about 5 elements you need to consider about how you are leading yourself if you […]…

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Storytelling School: Become a Fearless Public Speaker to Accelerate Your Career with Kymberlee Weil 56:28

2y ago56:28

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Did you know people are more scared of public speaking than dying?! Yes, the idea of getting up in front of a group of people and speaking is so terrifying to so many people that they’d rather cease to exist on this Earth. That’s nuts! Here’s the good news. You don’t have to be a […]By Garrett Te Slaa

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3 Universal Laws of Leadership You Must Know to Succeed as a Cop 10:11

2y ago10:11

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There are three things you must understand if you are a leader in your organization, or you are looking to take a leadership role in the future. They’re simple, but not always easy. In this short episode, I tackle the 3 Universal Laws of Leadership – three things you absolutely need to know to succeed […]…

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Navigating the Hard Parts: How to Suffer Well and Build Resilience with Richard Goerling 1:27:16

2y ago1:27:16

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Why do we suffer? Can it be avoided, or is life just really hard sometimes? How do we take control of things that are seemingly impossible to control, but have massive, sometimes lethal consequences in our lives? In this episode, I share my experience of being diagnosed with a rare and incurable disease that forced […]…

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Need More Work/Life Balance? Listen to This! 24:17

2y ago24:17

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In this short episode, I share 7 things you can do to create more work/life balance in your life. Do you have a technique I missed? Let us know what you do to create more balance in your life. Shoot me an email at garrett@thesquadroom.net or drop us a line on social media @thesquadroom and […]By Garrett Te Slaa

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15 Secrets of Leadership That No One Wants to Tell You About 36:46

2y ago36:46

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In this solo episode I share 15 SECRETS about leadership that they don’t tell you about. Maybe it’s because it’ll scare you away, or maybe they think misery loves company. Either way, we tackle 15 things about taking on a leadership role in your agency that are often overlooked, glossed over, or forgotten about. Do […]…

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Will to Thrive: How Humor and Music Can Create Resilience After a Line of Duty Death with Charlie from Ten Eight Memes 1:26:01

2y ago1:26:01

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Charlie (last name redacted) is the meme lord behind the very popular Instagram handle @teneight_memes. Although he’s known for his very funny and sarcastic sense of humor, Charlie has been put through the emotional ringer over the last year and we talk in-depth about how humor and music helped him through a very tough time. […]…

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5 Ways to Deal with Negative People at Work 7:21

2y ago7:21

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It often seems that cops love nothing more than to complain. Sure, there are the normal gripes and injustices and we all have our moments but then there are those we work with who are on a whole other level of misery – cops who seem to make it their job to be negative about […]By Garrett Te Slaa

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161: 9 Tactics of Positive Discipline to Get Massive Results From Your People 17:31

2y ago17:31

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Discipline is an often misunderstood – and misapplied – concept in leadership. Many supervisors think discipline and punishment are the same thing, and that the only way to get people to do what you need them to do is to hold the threat of punishment and negativity over them. That’s negative discipline and the uneducated […]…

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