All Blog Posts Tagged 'police' (55)

Charismatic Leadership: Loved By Some, Hated By Others

Recently, I had Brenda Neckvatal, author of a white paper on charismatic leadership, as a guest on my online radio show, Charisma live. Brenda’s research echoed much of what I had discovered about charismatic leadership and so I wanted her to elaborate further. As we discussed her findings, she was pretty candid about having some misgivings about the traits characterized by charismatic personalities; mainly, extreme narcissism, rebuking anyone who disagrees or pushes back against them, a… Continue

Added by Edward Brown on July 16, 2010 at 11:54pm — No Comments

Charisma: The Human Will

A client, Stan, recently asked me why I did not talk about any other topics other than “charisma” and “Charismatic leadership.” I casually asked, “What other topics would you be willing to pay for?” Stan laughed and said, “Is it about money?” I then chuckled and said, “If you had mentioned a desire to know about another subject, other than charisma, I would have referred you to someone else.” He continued with,” Would you leave an opportunity to grow your business on the table?” I said, “If the… Continue

Added by Edward Brown on July 8, 2010 at 11:32pm — No Comments

Charisma: A Random Experiment on Influence

Recently, I gave a seminar titled, "The Principles of Charismatic Leadership” at the 2010 Power Networking Conference held in Downtown Atlanta at the Marriott Marquis Hotel. The seminar was filled to capacity, much to my surprise. There were several other seminars going on at the same time, which made the attendance even more special. I gave an overview of the philosophy behind charisma and asked the audience, “What problems or challenges does charisma solve?” I favor the Problem Based Learning… Continue

Added by Edward Brown on July 2, 2010 at 1:59am — No Comments

Please distribute to all Police, Paramedic and Fire personnel - Happy Fourth of July

Here is the email I sent to Ohio and Kentucky agencies.

Distribution: Please distribute to all Law Enforcement, Paramedic and Fire personnel

First, I want to say thank you to everyone who has made it possible for me to distribute this message. I can not express my gratitude enough for your assistance.

Sacrifice. On July 4th, we honor the sacrifice of our founding fathers who pledged their lives, fortunes and sacred honor. It was given to the young country by…

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Added by Michael A. Crain on July 1, 2010 at 4:23pm — No Comments

Charisma: Its Effect on Politics & Media

The 1960 Kennedy-Nixon Debates ushered in an era of politics that has transformed how politics plays in the media as well as how public policy is formulated. The emergence of candidate-centered politics made individual personalities as important, if not more, than policy platforms. Eminent sociologist Max Weber transformed the concept of charisma from its religious origins to its secular manifestations. Weber asserted that charismatic personalities gained power and significance through sheer… Continue

Added by Edward Brown on June 25, 2010 at 3:39pm — No Comments

Charisma & The Illusion of Power

Power, as an illusion, represents the idea that power is not created or conjured up, but transformed from one reality to the next. Reality is represented by one's mindset. Internally, nothing has changed, but externally, all has changed. Take for instance the idea of a rare and precious painting selling for millions of dollars years after the death of the painter. In life, the painter was a struggling artist who had rejected materialism and worldly possessions. The most he ever sold in his… Continue

Added by Edward Brown on June 18, 2010 at 2:26am — 1 Comment

Mourning The Loss of Maryland State Trooper Wesley Brown

The brutal, cold-blooded ambush killing of 24-year-old, Maryland State Trooper, Wesley Brown has left those of us who work in the law enforcement and criminal justice arena cloaked with shock, sadness, and profound grief. The larger community also feels the pain.…

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Added by Karen L. Bune on June 12, 2010 at 2:00am — No Comments

Deciphering the Messages of Charismatic People

A common sense approach to dissecting charismatic rhetoric from rationality might be:

1. Using deductive and inductive reasoning to pierce the veil of rhetoric. Deductive reasoning arrives at a specific conclusion based on generalizations. While, Inductive reasoning takes events and makes generalizations (Trochim 2006). Whether the generalizations come at the end of a case (Inductive) or in the beginning (Deductive), it is important to follow the logical connection between the… Continue

Added by Edward Brown on June 11, 2010 at 2:20pm — 1 Comment

Portland's First Class Police Officer Vs. No Class Cafe Co-Owner By Karen L. Bune

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Added by Karen L. Bune on June 9, 2010 at 1:00am — 2 Comments

Narcissism Fuels Passion Within Charismatics

In many respects, narcissism is the fuel that prompts charismatics to go farther than the average individual in achieving goals within and without crisis situations. Eminent psychologist Alfred Adler described this aspect of narcissism as the “Superiority Complex.” Maniacci (2007) asserts:

They see others from the vantage point of who is above—or below—whom. If they are not on top, they feel grossly inferior. Others tend to feel inadequate around them. They are overly responsible,… Continue

Added by Edward Brown on June 4, 2010 at 2:52am — No Comments

Creating Power & Charisma from a Position of Weakness

My name is Amanda and I am an investigator for a law firm. I heard from a co-workers that I was hired because I was a woman and the company was trying to fill a quota. My law firm is predominately male. The women have largely administrative positions in the firm. I know that I can do an exceptional job, but I am restricted to less important cases, while the male investigator handles more serious cases. I will never get the opportunity to shine, if I am not given the chance. How can I make the… Continue

Added by Edward Brown on May 20, 2010 at 5:09pm — No Comments

Let's Reach Out to Baltimore Det. Jermaine Cook in Aftermath of Serious Attack With Injury By Karen L. Bune

It is not an unreasonable expectation for police officers to assume they may find themselves in danger or harm’s way while working in uniform, armed, and on duty. However, for Detective Jermaine Cook of the Baltimore Maryland Police Department, the situation he recently encountered on his way home from work after his shift differed from the norm. While his vehicle was halted at a stop sign, Detective…

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Added by Karen L. Bune on May 10, 2010 at 3:00am — 2 Comments

Trust

Trust, the most needed thing for a law enforcement officer

Trust as defined is assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something: one in which confidence is placed. As I think back on…

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Added by Joseph M. Finck on May 7, 2010 at 2:33pm — No Comments

Can Charisma Be Lost?

In an interview some years ago on charisma, Dr. Tony Alessandra, author of the book,”Charisma” said charisma could not be lost once a person possessed it. It is not a “Use it or lose it” proposition. Advancing this notion, it is quite possible that charisma could become latent over time, but not lost, if the charismatic has a paradigm shift in beliefs and motivation. If charisma is merely a means of achieving a goal through imagery, passion and sheer determination, could any of these factors… Continue

Added by Edward Brown on May 6, 2010 at 4:13pm — 1 Comment

Charismatic Leadership Isn't Always Necessary!

Contrary to conventional wisdom, charisma isn’t the best solution in every situation. Many commentators on the various schools of leadership skew their research, opinions and recommendations to suit their personal predilections on leadership. While, the Charismatic leadership model is the preferred and promoted leadership model of the Core Edge Image & Charisma Institute, if a Traditional leadership model is affecting positive outcomes, the need for immediate charisma may not be necessary.… Continue

Added by Edward Brown on April 30, 2010 at 2:18pm — No Comments

The One Thing That Separates Charismatic Personalities From Everyone Else

Actually, there are a few traits that separate charismatics from everyone else, but we will focus on just one attribute---personal constitution. Many pundits speak about the accessibility of charisma for any individual to partake. The standard platitudes involve standing erect, active listening and smiling. These manifestations of charisma are diametrically different to what makes for a charismatic personality. It is important to underscore the difference between what charismatics are doing and… Continue

Added by Edward Brown on April 23, 2010 at 1:17am — No Comments

What Corporate America Could Learn from Police Hiring Practices to Recruit Quality Employees

Many departments require an applicant to take a personality test as part of the hiring process. This test determines the personality traits of the applicant as well as I.Q. (Intelligence Quotient). The questions tend to be multiple choice allowing for the applicant to choose the answer that best reflects his feelings on a particular topic. A personality profile helps the employer view traits that he believes may or may not help the organization reach its goals. While this may not be cost… Continue

Added by Edward Brown on April 16, 2010 at 2:31pm — No Comments

The Police: Bedrock of Civilization

In society people often do not want justice, they more often than not want their way. Traffic stops by police officers are often a 'tell all' in human motivation. As a former Atlanta police officer and now a civilian, I realize how important it is to obey the rules of the road. Just imagine that with the invention of the automobile came the rules of the road. How many accidents and deaths occurred before citizens were required to 'earn' a driver's license? Traffic laws serve many purposes, but… Continue

Added by Edward Brown on April 8, 2010 at 9:31pm — No Comments

Police Success Development Training

One of the greatest challenges facing law enforcement in the future will be how to maintain the enthusiasm officers shared before graduating from the academy. This…

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Added by Edward Brown on April 2, 2010 at 3:28pm — No Comments

Police Motivational Training Revisited

If you don't like policing, McDonald's is always hiring. This might sound familiar coming from a supervisor to an officer. At best, this statement represents one of the great contemporary challenges facing law enforcement--police motivation. Ask any…

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Added by Edward Brown on March 26, 2010 at 1:00am — No Comments