Leadership Episodes
June 11, 2024
The Badge of Wisdom: Pete Forcelli on Leadership, Whistleblowing, and the Challenges of Modern Policing
Send us a Text Message. What if the badge you wear symbolizes more than authority, but a lifetime of wisdom and responsibility? Join us for an engrossing conversation with Pete Furselli, a distinguished law enforcement vetera...
June 4, 2024
From Bronx Beat to National Heat A Lawman's Tale of Tenacity and Truth
Send us a Text Message. When the weight of the badge meets the human heart, stories of valor and vulnerability emerge. Join me, Jerry Dean Lund, as I sit down with Pete Forcelli, a retired ATF agent with a 35-year tenure in l...
May 14, 2024
Navigating Leadership and Cultural Transformation in High-Stakes Professions with Michael Lopez
Send us a Text Message. Transform your understanding of leadership and culture in high-stakes professions with insights from Michael Lopez, a distinguished coach and consultant. Our latest episode offers compelling discourse ...
Jan. 23, 2024
Igniting Change: Captain Jeremy Norton on Firefighting, Leadership, and the Quest for Inclusivity and Mental Health
Captain Jeremy Norton provides a compelling account of his journey as a firefighter, offering invaluable insights into the challenges, triumphs, and profound human experiences that define the firefighting profession. His narrative serves as a poignant reminder of the critical need for compassionate…
Oct. 3, 2023
From Backpack to Rucksack: Unpacking Service Members' Mental Health with Dan Joseph
Join military veteran and author Dan Joseph as he discusses mental health among service members and the transformative power of vulnerability. Gain insights into the unique mental strains faced by military personnel and the importance of self-care. Explore the role of leadership dynamics in high-pr…
Sept. 5, 2023
Debunking Leadership and Mental Health Stigma with Off-Duty Chief, Tim Eggebraaten
Tim discusses the weight of leadership and the feeling of loneliness that often accompanies it. He also addresses the important topic of mental health and shares his personal journey, including a heartbreaking story of a colleague's suicide that shaped his perspective on life and mental well-being.
May 9, 2023
The Untold Fight Against the Mexican Cartels- Sheriff & Author Matthew Thomas
Matt has risen to the position of Chief Deputy. During his 29 years with the police, he has worked in jail, patrol, and traffic. Police training, academy motors, drug investigation, and the SWAT unit, an extraordinarily busy ...
Feb. 21, 2023
From Wrecking A Community To Building Resilience - Founder of WYSM Jason Lehman, Retired LEO
Jason Lehman has an amazing story. He's a former cop who talks about how he went from wrecking his community to rebuilding it. Now, how did he get there? Jason felt like he was operating in the gray area as an officer early o...
Aug. 2, 2022
Excellence In Analytics & Leadership- Author Dawn Reeby
The podcast, with our second-time guest, Dawn Reeby, founder of Excellence in Analytics (EIA), author of the best-selling book, “Bigger Than Data” – A Law Enforcement Analyst's Roadmap to Marketability, Professional Development, Fulfillment & Joy”, and, “Building a Crime Analysis Legacy. A law enfo…
June 17, 2022
What Should We Do Different As Leaders And Organizations- Jerry Dean Lund
My personal views on leadership and what we could be doing differently. I feel that those we lead are the biggest asset in any organization. We need to listen to them without judgment and jump straight to giving them the advice to fix a problem. Please get to know them and celebrate their accomplis…
March 29, 2022
Preforming Wild Rescues In The National Parks- Kevin Grange
For this episode's special guest, we have paramedic Kevin Grange. He is also an award-winning freelance writer who talks about the medical field adventure and travel. We will talk about some of those adventures and travel and what it takes to work in the national parks. As a paramedic, He's got som…
March 16, 2022
From NYPD Detective To Fundthefirst.com
Let us listen to our special guest, NYPD Detective Robert Garland. Robert has had a pretty cool career, being a detective in New York. And this had some amazing assignments with some amazing success. But unfortunately, he sustained a career-ending injury. And it's transformed his life now into busi…
Feb. 2, 2022
Why Is Peer Support Necessary- Flight Medic James Boomhower
Do you practice peer support in your workplace? In this episode, Flight Medic James Boomhower, Founder of Fit for Duty, talks about how important it is to build a peer support team. He talks about who takes care of the caregiver. James also talks about building resiliency and keeping your resilienc…
Jan. 27, 2022
You Can Have It All- Author & Coach Dawn Reeby
Would you like to have a clear mindset and tools needed to become the best version of yourself, personally and professionally? If so, this episode is for you. Listen to Dawn Reeby, a LEO, life coach, and best-selling author, as she shared her knowledge on how to achieve excellence in analytics in u…
Nov. 30, 2021
Do You Want To Be A Great Mentor- Author's Sam & Chris Adams
If you want to be a confident first responder or mentor, this episode is for you! Christian Adams and Sam Adams, authors and co-owners of Field Medics, and The PADL course will teach you better decision-making skills in handling life and death situations. They will tackle their book called "Life an…
July 22, 2021
Do More - Firefighter Corey Sierra
In this episode, we discuss... Who is Corey Sierra and his life in the Navy before he became a firefighter (3:29) "My time in the navy, I am so grateful for but it made me realize that you have to do what you love." (5:03) Ho...
May 27, 2021
Overcoming Alcohol Abuse In The Military- Mike Ech
After 8 years in the US Air Force as an active duty enlisted member, He made it my sole mission to expose listeners to the realities of the military when you sign the dotted line. Mike has a podcast called Ech is Sketch podcast. Not only brings you a funny take on military culture but also reveals …
Feb. 27, 2021
Dr Paul Gavoni, Author of the book 5 Scientific Laws of Life & Leadership
With more than 20 years in human services and public education, Dr. Paul "Paulie" Gavoni has effectively transferred research to practice through the application of evidenced-based strategies aimed at bringing out the best in...
Jan. 1, 2021
20 Years Of Service In The Air Force Taught Gary Lund How To Serve Those Above & Below Him
Gary Lund share's his story about showing up in another state to go to college with no job, $400 in his pocket and a strong faith in Jesus Christ. He joined the Air Force ROTC program that took him from feeling "small" to fin...
Oct. 29, 2020
Inspiring story of immigrating to the US and becoming a Fire Captain.
Jenna was born and raised in Brazil and moved to the US in 2004. She shares her story of growing up in Brazil and how she was taught to never give up and to give everything her all. She is a police wife and a Fire Captain i...
May 28, 2020
Fire Captain Jeremy Sanders on Crew 1st Culture
Fire Captain Jeremy Sanders talks about how he turned his frustrations into creating a culture where everyone can succeed. The Crew 1st Culture comes from a passion for creating a Fire House environment like he's never been a...