The RF Factor Podcast: Recent Episodes
Ray Guidetti & Pete Gagliardi
How do the best leaders integrate "relentless follow-up" principles that work? Join Ray Guidetti and Pete Gagliardi as they interview proven leaders and change agents with diverse backgrounds to tease out what has made them successful in advancing their initiatives. Their guests have one thing in common, they have proven themselves as leaders and change agents within their respective fields. Learn from these guests how they affected change and sustained it through the application of "relentless follow-up" concepts that work.Content contained here is aimed at helping aspiring leaders grow, while providing those practiced leaders with stories about how age old principles of leadership can be leveraged to overcome challenges.
In April of this year, Ray wrote an article entitled Three Ways that Every Leader Can Experience a Thousand Lives. The article focused on the value of reading for aspiring leaders as well as those seeking to keep the edge in their current roles. Join George and Ray on this leadership short as they discuss reading as a critical component to one’s development and sustainment as a leader.
Please leave a comment below of the books you believe are vital toward developing leaders as well strengthening current leadership skills.
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In May, George wrote and article entitled, “Our legacies in the water bucket.” (You can find that article here). It is a must read for leaders who at sometime or another will be moving on when their time on the center stage is done.
On this leadership short, hear from George on what motivated him to write this article and how could one prepare for the inevitable at the end of their careers.
Another way to pay if forward!
PS - we apologize up front on some audio issues during the recording
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At some time or another, an aspiring leader will inevitably face the question on whether one should “be leader” or “do leader.” It is an age old question that John Boyd, considered the grandfather of maneuver warfare and creator of the OODA loop, would routinely discuss with his acolytes. Join George and Ray on this leadership short as they discuss To Be or To Do.
We would love to hear your comment on this topic.
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Earlier this week, Pete posted an article on the RF Factor entitled, “NIBIN never forgets: So what?” Today,listen to him describe what prompted him to write that post. He talks about the Hazel Love unsolved murder case from Jefferson County, Alabama that was solved through NIBIN nearly six years after that heinous crime was committed after all leads went cold. He talks about the importance of bringing resolution to victim’s families and offers the Love family as an example. His passion for this fighting violent crime is palpable as you listen to him describe lessons learned from the Love case, while at the same time being strident about how NIBIN continues to be a critical tool for solving and combating crime, bringing justice to victims and suspects, resolution to families, and peace to the communities affected.
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In this leadership short, join George and Ray as they discuss how the absence of leadership, the absence of competence, the absence of honesty, the absence of being able to look forward, and the absence of inspiration is much easier to see by subordinates than leadership itself. They cover the importance of leaders needing to know themselves through continuing education, introspection, and communication with those being led.
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In this 25th Episode of the RF Factor, George and Pete welcome distinguished guest and former Member of Congress Jim Ross Lightfoot for a “fireside chat” on the way it was in Congress when he was there as a member and as the Chairman of a House Sub-committee on Appropriations funding such agencies as the U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Customs and ATF. In his earthy, common man, “Will Rogers'' style he speaks from the heart about the “old days” when he and his colleagues on both sides of the aisle would vigorously disagree on an issue one minute and then all go out to dinner the next, talking about baseball and exchanging the latest news about their families back home. He – like all of us – sees that some of the issues so important to our country today often take a backseat to caustic rants and raves, and misleading claims and counterclaims, all seemingly aimed at gaining power and control rather than solving problems. Listen as he shares the one simple word that he believes needs to be done in order to return to the days when leaders in Congress were able to find common ground and “get good things done”. Indeed, he describes a couple of innovations he himself helped launch involving an agency whose mission involves one of the most concerning and contentious issues today. You will hear him opine that changes are needed, are doable, and must happen - or else . . .
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In this episode, Ray and Pete are joined by LAPD Officer Deon Joseph, who has spent a quarter of a century working amongst the homeless along LA’s Skid Row.
Listen as Deon shares his unique insight into this very polarizing issue of homelessness, gained from his first day on patrol - as he crossed Spring Street into the “Mad Max” world of Skid Row.
Hear Deon’s stories about his days on patrol, his time spent working undercover in the belly of the ‘beast” along the “skids”, and his continuing leadership and advocacy work in trying to help bring about much-needed change now - before it’s too late.
Officer “Joe” as he is called, provides us with a “how we got here from there” glimpse into the history and evolution of Skid Row and other similar enclaves in cities across America.
He is candid about questioning just how motivated certain advocacy groups may be to end the homeless crisis when their funding only lasts as long as the problem lasts.
Officer Joe, outlines the various causes of homelessness from mental illness, to addiction, to people who have just fallen on hard times and how any solution must be tailored to the cause.
He warms about the influx of organized criminals running various criminal enterprises from the “row” including sex trafficking and the distribution of deadly fentanyl and other drugs.
Officer Joe, is a man on a quest with deeply held religious convictions that drive him to advocate for a group of people that most folks would prefer not to engage with - or even look at. He speaks for those who can’t speak for themselves.
Please - please - please listen to Officer Joe’s three common-sense solutions to dealing with today’s homeless crisis and the inherent problems that affect us all - real solutions rather than another costly band-aid proposal.
As a hint as to his Deon Joseph’s Homelessness Solution Number 3, Officer Joe will tell you that nobody - not a rich man - not a poor man - should ever be above the law.
Take a walk on the wild side with Ray, Pete, and Officer Joe - as they cross to the other side of Spring Street.
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In this 23rdepisode of the RF Factor, Pete and George welcome a distinguished guest, Joe Sullivan, former Deputy Commissioner of Patrol Operations and 30 year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department. Joe has experience across just about every element of the department’s special operations and has played a role in just about every critical event occurring in the City during his tenure there.
Hear Joe’s thoughts on leadership and accountability, his answer to the question posed to him of whether it’s better for a police commander to be loved or feared within the department may – or may not – surprise you.
Most importantly hear Joe’s views on the involvement of the community he served – a common theme throughout his interview. A theme that led him to discuss the importance of using evidence-based data to deploy resources and lead operations that meet the community's needs and concerns by targeting the “right criminals in the right places”.
Hear Joe talk about the importance of balancing cross-jurisdictional teamwork, policy-driven tactics, and leveraging technologies, and how regional intelligence centers and focused ones like Crime Gun Intelligence Centers and how crucial they are to helping maintain that balance.
Joe’s thoughts on the recruitment and training of new officers are refreshing and provide hope for the future of policing.
Most importantly, however, Joe raises a warning on the future of policing in America – a warning heard from our other guests by the way – Joe points out that the preservation of the peace and protection of the public is simply not the sole responsibility of the police and it was never meant to be and it could never succeed that way.
We actually rely upon an integrated system involving communities of people and branches of government at various levels.
Our system of justice also has many elements and the police are simply one of those elements most visible because they are positioned where the rubber meets the road – on our streets.
Joe’s warning, described in RF Factor terms, is that: The pursuit of happiness and the achievement of liberty and justice for all, requires that each element - in each system – simply do its job.
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We have all heard the age-old question concerning leadership. Are leaders born or are they made?
Unfortunately, in today’s challenging times we do not have the luxury of waiting for the answer to that question. Instead, we need to find ways to train tomorrow’s leaders today, and at the same time provide today’s leader's opportunities to grow.
Listen to George and Ray speak with Mitch Sklar, Executive Director of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (SACOP), and Chief John Zebrowski, President of SACOP, as they discuss some of the challenges police leaders currently face. The guests identify some of the attributes and actions that go into making a great police executive today and provide insight into how aspiring leaders could be preparing today for tomorrow. Mitch and John offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what makes SACOP a unique and exciting organization aimed at cultivating the very best in police executive leadership.
Make sure you listen to their vision for the future - a call to action - as to how we can ensure that character and leadership elements can be forever woven into our law enforcement organizations.
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“It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts” says Sherlock Holmes. ~ Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - A Scandal in Bohemia.
The RF Factor presents Episode 21: Just the facts Ma’am – Just the facts
Somewhat of a “Sherlock Holmes / Sgt. Joe Friday” himself, Bob Scales is former Federal and State prosecutor, City Councilman, Government Affairs Director, Asst Public Safety Director, Senior Policy Analyst, now CEO of Police Strategies, LLC.
Listen, to how this experienced Chief Executive Officer, with a demonstrated history of working in the law enforcement industry and local government, shares his work and insights on matters of Police Reform.
Bob’s main message on Police Reform, parallels that of Sherlock Holmes, in that it is a capital mistake to opine or develop a theory as to the need for it - before one has the data upon which to base it.
To Bob, it’s all about the data – the data and the facts.
Every law enforcement and Government leader may want to listen as Bob candidly shares his observations and experiences with Police “Consent Decrees.” You be the judge.
Bob’s team works every day to provide data analytics and dashboard systems for law enforcement agencies. They help police departments make data driven decisions and develop evidence-based policies and training.
Another key takeaway from this Episode of the RF Factor, and one that every Police Chief may want to think about, is a proactive approach to look deep inside his or her agency to ask the right questions and collect the right data about the manner in which they provide services. The strategy he outlines here is it is best to get out in front of a potential problem and fix it.
Also, to be prepared before a crisis in order to inform and educate the public should questionable accusations arise, with hard data and facts in hand. People want the truth, it is key to building and sustaining trust and confidence in policing services.
Abraham Lincoln is credited with pointing this out saying: I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts.
(Source: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/abraham_lincoln_118732)
Bob Scales is a founding partner of Police Strategies LLC where he currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer. Police Strategies uses data science and technology to drive policing reform and build community trust. Bob created the Police Force Analysis System℠ in 2015 to help law enforcement agencies better understand how their officers are using force and to develop evidence-based best practices.
Bob is an attorney with 20 years of government experience serving as a deputy prosecuting attorney, a special assistant United States attorney, a policy advisor to four Seattle Mayors, Director of Government Affairs, and Compliance Coordinator for the Seattle Police Department. Bob negotiated the settlement agreement between the City of Seattle and the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve allegations of misuse of force. Bob was elected to two terms on the City Council of Bainbridge Island, Washington.
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Join Ray and George on this latest episode of the RF Factor, as they tease out leadership, crime fighting, and community centered principles from the experiences of John Mueller, Police Commissioner for the City of Yonkers, New York.
Listen as John reminds us of one of Sir. Robert Peel’s core ideals of policing: the police can only earn public support by respecting community principles, and winning their approval will always require hard work to build a sound reputation.
John’s strident message of precision policing and accountability ensure that justice for the victims, resolution to their families, and peace to affected communities is squarely in the minds eye of the officers he commands.
Listen and learn as John describes what he means when he says, What about tonight??? In other words, when a city is in crisis, a successful day’s end can only be achieved when the police and the community collaborate together to address problems as one.
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Join Ray and special Guest Host George Belsky on this latest episode of the RF Factor, as they tease out leadership concepts from the experiences of Neil Schuehle, former reconnaissance Marine, and Company Commander.
Listen as George, a former Infantry Commander himself and Law Enforcement Senior Executive, and Neil take a short walk down memory lane, then with Ray, begin ferreting out some key leadership points from Neil’s – and George’s - exemplary Military service to our nation.
Listen, watch, and learn why Balance Counts. The ability to balance the many aspects of one’s personal life, right down to the uniform you wear and the equipment and tools that you use.
Stay tuned in, as they discuss the importance of managing both mental and physical stamina, and hear how and why they arrive at the conclusion that leaders must recognize when to move forward, influencing those things they can and when to take a step back.
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“You can bury your dead but don't leave a trace
Hate your next door neighbor but don't forget to say grace
And you tell me over and over and over and over again my friend
You don't believe we're on the eve of destruction”
Songwriters: Barri Steve / Sloan P F
The beat goes on – here are some typical headlines we see today:
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23-month-old boy killed by stray bullet on highway while sleeping in car seat . . .
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6-year-old boy fatally shot during suspected road rage incident on California highway
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Over 300 shots fired at Midtown Center gathering
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Capital murder suspect was out on bond for another crime
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Over 1,000 victims, 126 dead, just 2 convictions: 6 years of mass shootings in Chicago
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Shoplifting incident with 80 suspects is worst they've seen, retired police say
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‘Please help me’: Kids with guns fueled a record number of school shootings in 2021
If we aren’t actually “on the eve of destruction” it seems that we could well be headed that way. Things have certainly seemed as bad and worse back in the day but we found a way out.
Tom Hogan, is a lawyer, a former Federal and State Prosecutor, a writer, commentator, and the host of “Gunfire and Tears”, a sub-stack of Quantitative and Qualitative Analyses of Prosecutorial Policies, launched 2 months ago, who knows the problem well.
He also knows what works and what doesn’t and what we can do to stave off the “eve” of criminal impunity.
Listen as he joins Ray and Pete on the RF Factor to give us his views of the issues from a broad 30,000-foot view right down to a “where the rubber meets the road” view – on the street today. He doesn’t hold back and tells it like it is.
Indeed, Tom doesn’t give us a convoluted head-pounding bunch of academic gobbledygook, rather he provides his four pillars of action – a set of common-sensible and clearly defined set of actions designed to preserve the peace and protect the public.
For law enforcers, prosecutors, forensic experts, everyone in the Criminal Justice System AND every citizen who thinks rising crime and criminal impunity may be moving us toward the “eve of destruction” as a society - this episode of the RF Factor is a must listen/watch situation.
Tune in to listen and ponder Hogan’s Four Pillars.
Here’s a sneak peak, #3 is “precision policing” targeting the right criminals for the right reasons wearing the proverbial blindfolds of the allegorical personification of the moral force in our judicial system that is “The Statue of Lady Justice”.
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“On September 11th I got a call – he asked if was I watching what was going on – he said we want to create a new organization in California to deal with this type of threat information – I said I was in - we didn’t even have a name for it – there was no road map but off we went building relationships along the way.”
Mike Sena the Executive Director of the Northern California High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (NC HIDTA) and the Northern California Regional Intelligence Center (NCRIC) walks his talk when it comes to intelligence sharing so come watch and listen as he engages with Ray and Pete about his lessons learned along the long and winding road he is still traversing toward a utopian level of intelligence sharing - where the knowledge of one is truly - the knowledge of all.
Mike has a diverse twenty-seven (27) year law enforcement career as a veteran investigator with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, the California Department of Justice, the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, and the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office. He serves as the president of the National Fusion Center Association (NFCA), is the chairman of the Criminal Intelligence Coordinating Council (CICC), and is the chairman of the HIDTA Directors' Intelligence Committee. He also serves on law enforcement and homeland security advisory committees for members of the President’s Cabinet, the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Attorney General of the United States.
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In this RF Factor Podcast, Dr. Rachel Bolton-King, Associate Professor, at Staffordshire University, joins Ray and Pete in a discussion of the challenges facing the entire criminal justice system when it comes to processing comprehensive, accurate, and timely forensic intelligence in general, and in the generation of actionable “crime gun intelligence” in particular. She has an advanced degree in the use of forensic technology, and as a Churchill Fellow, she has traveled extensively outside of the United Kingdom to study ballistic information networks such as the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) in the United States. Through this work, she has developed a keen understanding of the issues and concerns surrounding the development and use of crime gun intelligence across a wide group of global practitioners. As the Editor-in-Chief of The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences' Science & Justice journal,she writes extensively on her life’s passion to help improve communication and understanding of the forensic sciences across the world’s criminal justice systems.
To follow Rachel’s research and Churchill Fellowship investigating latest advances in gun crime technologies, please visit her blog:
https://blogs.staffs.ac.uk/research4justice/justice-toolkit/gun-crime-investigations/
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She took a path less traveled in leaps and bounds from professional ballet dancer to top cop. Listen, and be inspired, just as Ray and Pete were, as Sasha Larkin, Deputy Chief, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police, puts the CP in the word COP. Her passion is contagious as she describes how she adopted a mantra of “command presence” to sustain her success “on the job” and her deeply held - almost spiritual - belief in the need for more engaged community policing. Make sure you catch her somewhat unnerving description of why not once - but three times - the mechanics in the police garage had to replace the hood of her patrol car!
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Engine out - the “helo” was going down. The Seal Team remained silent as they plummeted toward their death. In that darkest of hours - seconds really - one exclaimed: At least we won’t have to clean our guns tonight. Laughter broke out in the cabin. It was made more memorable by the uniquely skilled pilot who was able to get them down to live another day. Watch and listen to David Cooper, former Seal Team Six Command Master Chief, as he shares his thoughts on the “natural order of things” transferring his military experience working in Seal Teams to solving problems within complex systems and environments. He speaks of the importance of finding meaning and fun in every task one undertakes no matter if you are a busboy in a restaurant, a Navy Seal, or a CEO. Cooper views leadership as taking part - not taking charge - where the focus is solely on the mission - solving the problem and nothing else. From the Bin Laden Raid to the Captain Phillips hostage rescue, he talks about the value of team diversity as the key which made them tick. Cooper will tell you: “If you’re not sucking the marrow out of life - life will suck the marrow out of you”!
Chris Bellavita, is a professor from the Naval Postgraduate School’s Center for Homeland Defense and Security. His practitioner expertise in security planning combined with his academic insight have made him a national treasure as it relates to inspiring public safety leaders throughout the nation.
Frank Fernandez, a career law enforcement officer, provides some personal perspectives on how the various leadership roles he’s filled - as Deputy Police Chief, Police Chief, Public Safety Director, and IACP Committee Chairman - affected his leadership style and growth.
The tragic events of September 11th, and the lessons learned in the wake of that terrorist attack will always be at the core of the RF Factor. Preparedness requires innovation, leadership and relentless follow up, and of course the unsung heroes that are willing to risk much to challenge the status quo to make our lives, our communities, and our nation a safer place for all to thrive. Tonight, we will be recording Episode #11 of the RF Factor podcast with Peter Forcelli, a senior law enforcement executive. Pete is no stranger to the RF Factor. A few months ago, he was a guest on the In the Chill of the Nightpodcast, Episode #6, where he discussed the investigative case he worked on targeting the infamous street gang, Sex-Money-Murder.
Pete will provide us his account of what he experienced at Ground Zero on September 11. The horrible things he saw, the dangers he faced, and the lessons he learned about hope, resilience, and unity that he still carries with him till this day. Leadership comes in many shapes and sizes, and rears it head in times of crisis and times of peace. It is not about popularity, it is about courage. Courage to face the unknown and inspire positivity. Pete is a courageous leader
Join Pete and Ray as they speak with Thomas Martinelli, J.D., M.S. as they discuss Constitutional Policing, intelligence-led policing, and leadership.
Join Pete and Ray as they speak with Bob Troyer, former USA from Colorado, about gun violence, leadership, and innovation.
Robert C. Troyer, Esq.was the United States Attorney in Colorado from
2016 to 2018. He was the First Assistant U.S. Attorney for six
years before that, and in the early 2000s he was a line criminal
prosecutor in that office’s drug and violent-crime units. Bob
spent the other 15 years of his legal career in private practice
conducting internal investigations and litigating civil cases.
While U.S. Attorney Bob received the PSN Outstanding
Contribution Award from the U.S. Attorney General for helping
develop and deploy an innovative, forensic-intelligence violent
crime prevention strategy in Colorado. Bob also served from 2016 to 2018 as a member of the National Crime Gun Intelligence Governing Board.
He has conducted countless trainings for law enforcement, prosecutors, community leaders, and public officials on the use of forensic intelligence to prevent gun violence. Over the last two years, Bob has worked with numerous policing agencies in Colorado on policy issues, and he conducted two investigations into the history of Catholic clergy child sex abuse in Colorado.
Bob was born in Colorado and grew up in Washington DC. He graduated from Pomona College in 1984 with a BA in English. For several years after college, Bob taught high school English in Washington DC and worked during the summers as a commercial fisherman in Alaska. He then attended Boston College Law School, where he served as the Solicitations Editor for the Boston College Law Review. After law school Bob practiced civil litigation at Ropes & Gray in Boston and then moved to Denver to practice. In 1999 he joined the criminal division of the Colorado U.S. Attorney's Office.
Join Ray and Pete as they interview Ron Brooks, a law enforcement national legend, as he describes what it takes to advance nationwide initiatives related to counter drug, counter terrorism, and cross-jurisdictional information sharing by leveraging disparate and diverse leadership groups. Ron's insights provide a model for aspiring leaders to follow as they seek to inspire the change needed to enhance public safety and homeland security.
Ronald E. Brooks is a founding member of Brooks Bawden Moore, LLC, a government relations and business strategy consulting firm based in Washington, DC. Prior to founding BBM, Ron served thirty-eight years in law enforcement with extensive executive, management, investigative, homeland security and criminal intelligence experience.**
Ron retired in 2012 as a Captain with the San Mateo County (California) Sheriff’s Office where he served as the Director of the Northern California Regional Intelligence Center (NCRIC) and the Northern California High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA).
As the Director, Ron managed all operations of the NCRIC-HIDTA in a fifteen-county operational area. The NCRIC is one of eighty fusion centers operated by state and local governments and designated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that make up the National Network of Fusion Centers. The Northern California HIDTA is one of 33 HIDTAs. As Director, Ron managed an extensive budget and more than ninety intelligence officers, analysts, critical infrastructure assessors, support staff, and private sector outreach officers from federal, state and local law enforcement, fire service, emergency management, public health agencies and corporate security.
Prior to the NCRIC, Ron retired from the California Department of Justice, Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (BNE) as an Assistant Chief, having served in most ranks and assignments. Before promotion to Assistant Chief, Ron served as the Senior Special Agent in Charge (SSAC) at BNE’s San Jose Regional Office and as a commander of four multi-agency task forces. As a collateral duty, Ron was assigned as the Director of Congressional Affairs for the California Department of Justice – Division of Law Enforcement. Prior to joining the Department of Justice, Ron served as a police officer and sergeant with the Redwood City Police Department and as a deputy sheriff with the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office.
Ron was a founding member and Chairperson of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Criminal Intelligence Coordinating Council (CICC), a Federal Advisory Committee (FACA) advising and creating policy guidance for the U.S. Attorney General and DOJ staff on matters involving criminal intelligence and information sharing. Following 9/11, the CICC developed most criminal intelligence and information sharing policy frameworks that are now deployed by Federal, state and local law enforcement nationwide. Ron was also a member of the U.S. Department of Justice Global Justice Initiative Advisory Committee and the Global Executive Steering Committee. Ron was appointed by DHS as the only state or local law enforcement representative to the White House Interagency Policy Committee on Information Sharing and Access (IPC-ISA), a component of the national security apparatus.
Ron was a founding member and served four years as the Chair of the State and Local Homeland Security and Law Enforcement Partners Board for the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). This board was one of only two external advisory groups to the ODNI.
Join Ray & Pete interview Mike King. Mike has 40+ years of public and private leadership experience. Twenty-eight of those years as a sworn law enforcement officer. Mike retired as the Chief of Staff in the Utah Attorney General's Office. Mike was trained by the FBI in Criminal Profiling and has consulted on hundreds of cases globally. He is the author of six published books. His podcast Profiling Evil (https://www.profilingevil.com) is a must listen to.
Join Pete & Ray as they discuss with Ryan Stonebraker the value of balance, spirit, and selflessness in leading people, and how ego can destroy leaders.
Ryan is a Chief at California Highway Patrol, Protective Services Division.
Join Ray & Pete as they interview Pat Schuber, public servant, historian, teacher, and true leader. Pat does an incredible job of weaving in historical references to better understand many of the challenges we face today in advancing the principles of leadership.
William "Pat" Schuber was the former County Executive of Bergen County NJ, former NJ Assemblyman, and former Mayor of Bogota, NJ. He is currently a professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University, and an instructor in the Certified Public Manager Course of Studies and Police Leadership Course sponsored by the NJ State Association of Chiefs of Police and the New Jersey State Police. He is an incredible historian and mentor to many. He is also an instrumental component in the Bergen County LEADS program. The program, now in its 13th year, is a 10 month community leadership program for adults who live or work in Bergen County.
Join Pete and Ray discuss leadership principles with Michelle Mrdeza, a Senior Government Affairs Consultant.
A major news organization once called her the most powerful woman on Capitol Hill. Michelle spent 23 years in public service. During that time she served as the majority staff director of the House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Homeland Security and the majority staff director of the House Treasury, Postal Service, & General Government Appropriations Subcommittee. In 2007, she retired from government service and joined Cornerstone Government Affairs, as a senior consultant and director of the firm’s homeland security practice group. Beyond her work at Cornerstone, she has served as a subject matter expert on homeland security and appropriations issues for Georgetown University’s Government Affairs Institute; The Brookings Institution; the Homeland Security and Defense Business Council; the MITRE Corporation; the Government Technology and Services Coalition; and Women in Homeland Security. Michelle received a Masters of Public Administration from George Washington University, a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Virginia, and was a senior research fellow at the UCLA School of Public Policy and Social Research. She was named to the Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society and was the recipient of the 1998 George Washington University Department of Public Administration Distinguished Alumni Award. In 2006, Michelle received the U.S. Coast Guard Meritorious Public Service Award.
Tune in to hear and incredible leadership discussion with George Belsky, Founder at GPB Command Strategies.
George, West Point graduate, and former senior executive with the ATF, currently an instructor with the FLETC Leadership Institute of the US Dept of Homeland Security's Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers. He delivers basic and advanced leadership training to international and domestic law enforcement officers, managers, and executives. The topics he delivers include ethical behavior and core values for law enforcement, law enforcement leadership, behavior modeling and motivators, emotional intelligence for leaders, leadership in a crisis and other topics relating to law enforcement leader development and practice. He continues to travel extensively in the US and abroad to deliver such training.
Pete and Ray speak with Patrick Doyon, author of Leadership Velocity: Coaching Approach, Best Practices and Tools to Accelerate the Development of Leaders.
https://patdoyon.com
Patrick Doyon is a goal-focused executive and leadership coach who thrives on complex problems and business challenges - situations where he can leverage his creativity, common sense and analytical skills. He has a diverse background, including a Bachelor of Engineering and a Master of Sciences from McGill University, as well as a Teaching Diploma, an Executive MBA and a Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching. Patrick is also a professional engineer and holds the PCC certification from the International Coach Federation. Prior to his coaching career, his 20 years of professional and management experience have provided him with a broad spectrum of practical know-how and expertise gathered at R&D centers, high-tech start-ups, public companies and international organizations. He's also known for his strong work ethic, dry sense of humor, and pragmatic and down-to-earth nature - qualities that transpire in his coaching and consulting approach with clients. In 2010, he founded CRINQ Leadership (www.crinq.com), a boutique coaching and consulting practice focused helping organizations accelerate the acquisition of leadership skills of its emerging managers and enhance the effectiveness of its teams. Patrick lives in Montreal with his wife and two kids. He can be reached at: me@patdoyon.com , patrick@crinq.com , www.patdoyon.com.
Join Pete Gagliardi and Ray Guidetti introduce their new podcast that focuses on how relentless follow up is critical toward advancing leadership initiatives.