Straight Talk on Leadership with Dean Crisp
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Welcome to Straight Talk on Leadership where host, Dean Crisp, has a direct talk with listeners about a variety of leadership topics. The goal is simple, to help leaders become the best version of themselves and learn how to practically and effectively put their leadership into action. Dean is a former chief of police, best-selling author, speaker, and leadership coach. He is also the creator of Leaders Helping Leaders Network; you can learn more at: www.lhln.org
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Episode:147 Team vs Work Group
In this episode of Straight Talk on Leadership, Dean breaks down a powerful leadership truth: Not every group is a team.Are you leading a unified team committed to a shared mission — or simply…
Episode 146: The Mojo Effect- How Leaders Keep Their Edge
In this episode, Dean Crisp and JP Harvey discuss the mojo effect—how leaders keep their edge when motivation fades and pressure rises. A practical conversation on mindset, discipline, and leading…
Episode 145: Direction Before Motivation
On this episode, Dean Crisp and Daniel Richard discuss why motivation fades without direction—and how leaders can create clarity through listening, accountability, and intentional action. A practical…
Episode 145: Direction Before Motivation
On this episode, Dean Crisp and Daniel Richard discuss why motivation fades without direction—and how leaders can create clarity through listening, accountability, and intentional action. A practical…
Episode 144: The Dos and Don'ts of Leadership
On this episode, Dean discusses the many dos and don'ts for leaders in leading yourself, leading others, and leading the organization. © 2026 Dean Crisp and LHLN (ALL RIGHTS RESERVED).
Episode 143: The Power of the Sticky Note
On this episode, Dean is joined by, Mekenzie Craig, who is the Director of Operations / Marketing Director for LHLN. They discuss the importance of appreciation in the workplace and why it matters.…
Episode 142: Achieving Your Goals for 2024
The first of the year always propels us to set new (and sometimes old) goals. The problem with "resolutions" is that we can easily lose track if we do not find a way to create the momentum that will…
Episode 141: Being a Doer vs. a Feeler
Dean is back on air with a podcast near and dear to his heart - how to be a doer and not a feeler. Too often, we wait for a "feeling" or a "motivation" to take action. Dean says each of us battles…
Episode 140: Leadership: The Chick-fil-A Way - Embracing the New Generation of Leaders
In a world where the hustle and bustle of daily life often takes precedence, it's a rare gem to come across a company that not only values its employees but also takes the time to pass along…
Episode 139: Broken Crayons Still Color
In this episode, I use a quote from a student in our Master Leadership class to offer 7 tips on how to become more resilient as a leader. Everyone of us goes through personal and professional crises.…
Episode 138: Quiet Quitting
A new phenomena called Quiet Quitting has been noticed since Covid19 in all industries, but the impact on law enforcement since the combined events of Covid and the anti-police protests of 2020 is…
Episode 137: Leaders Are Dealers in Hope
In this episode, Dean dives into what it means to provide hope to your people as a leader. When your people lose hope, they lose purpose and intent. As a leader, it is incumbent upon you to…
Episode 136: The Significant You (Part 2)
This episode of Straight Talk on Leadership with Dean Crisp where Dean articulates his 10 tips for leaders to act significantly and, in the process, bulletproof their leadership in the process.…
Podcast 135: The Significant You (Part 1)
The Significant You is a concept that can transform your leadership. It's a shift in your mindset with the goal that your actions dictate the kind of leadership you exude. When you lead with…
Episode 134: Emotional Regulation - Tips for Keeping Your Cool
Dean dives into a topic that any leader or professional can learn from...the importance of emotional regulation. Taken from the concept of emotional intelligence, it's the ability to recognize your…
Episode 133: The Leadership Recipe (Part 2)
Every professional dreams of success. They understand that promotion is the key to that and that a big part of those promotions are leading and managing others. Often, many are great at managing…
Episode 132: The Leadership Recipe (Part 1)
Dean returns to the podcasting world with a team discussion around his new book The Leadership Recipe! This episode is jampacked with information about the book and the real leadership actions…
Episode 131: Tyre Nichols - What Went Wrong and The Need For Servant Officers
Dean discusses his observations and thoughts on the Tyre Nichols case in Memphis and how law enforcement must become servant officers. In many ways, this case was more egregious than George Floyd…
Episode 130: Dean's 5 B's of Leadership
Dean welcomes back his listeners after a brief break and talks about the leadership lessons he's been learning while on the road. In this podcast, he talks about his 5 B's of Leadership that help any…
Episode 129: School Safety After Uvalde with San Bernadino's Unified School District Chief Joseph Paulino
In this discussion, Dean facilitates a discussion of what all levels of law enforcement can learn to help make our schools as safe as the airways. While the Uvalde report is referenced, all guests…
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Straight Talk on Leadership with Dean Crisp has published 147 episodes since September 2019, covering topics in Business, Education.
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