On Becoming Bulletproof
“On Becoming Bulletproof” is the podcast that exists to inspire, guide, and offer practical tools to high-achieving, high-potential, emerging leaders, through sharing powerful success stories of resilience and triumph from those who have achieved in life and work, while making a difference in their communities. Both inspiring and energizing, these stories from game-changers of our past and present will empower listeners, particularly those from marginalized communities, and beyond to find their path to becoming bulletproof, paving the way for leaders at all levels. I invite you to join me for stories On Becoming Bulletproof!!!
On Becoming Bulletproof
Mike Horn, Retired Police Commander Brings Peacemakers to American South (Part 1)
"The highest courage is to dare to appear to be what one is." — John Lancaster Spalding
Have you ever heard of “Servant Leadership?” If so, you know that it’s, ultimately, about “doing the right thing” as a leader, including things like striving to be:
- Genuine and Authentic
- Humble and Vulnerable
- Open and Understanding
- A Present and Great Listener
- Useful and Supportive
- Inclusive and Empathetic
In fact, Servant Leadership argues that becoming a better leader is the same thing as becoming a better “person,” a better human being.
As an HR Leader and Executive Coach with nearly 25 years of combined experience, I have heard many leaders aspire to be Servant Leaders, but few find a way to get there.
And then, there is Mike Horn…
In today’s episode, we will speak with a retired Police Commander, Mike Horn who found a way to integrate his personal and professional development to not only become both an exceptional leader at work, but in his community as well.
Mike was able to build a culture of belonging within the police department, before deciding that he could make a bigger impact outside of law enforcement. Mike is living proof that great leaders have different styles and can come from anywhere.
He discusses a variety of topics in this 2 part episode, including the following:
- Why he became a police officer?
- Not fitting the prototypical police officer personality
- Emotional demands of law enforcement
- Transformation after life/death moment
- Telos trip to Israel-Palestine
- Social Justice Issues (e.g., Louisiana and Mississippi laws on voting for former convicts who served their time)
- Starbucks sponsored trip to Deep South for High Potential Police Officers who have a chance to become future leaders
- Meeting Reena Evers-Everette, (Daughter of Medgar Evers)
- Meetings with Wrongfully Convicted
Contact Mike:
Mike Horn, Telos Group, ReStory US Program Manager - Law Enforcement
Retired, Police Commander, Tempe Police Department
Colorado
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