by davidblackphd@gmail.com | Dec 29, 2020 | Frontpage Article, Leadership, Public Safety, Wellness
Stinking Thinking: How Our Thoughts Determine How We Feel by Dr. Ellen Kirschman In police work, thinking the worst can make the job safer and your life harder. “My mind’s got a mind of its own It takes me out a-walkin’ when I’d rather stay at home Takes me out to...
by davidblackphd@gmail.com | Dec 22, 2020 | Events, Frontpage Article, Images, Leadership
On Demand: Gordon Graham on Risk Management Recording: Dr. David Black, CEO of Cordico, interviews Gordon Graham, Founder of Lexipol, and discusses risk management, leadership, and supporting first responders. About Gordon Graham Gordon Graham is a 33-year veteran of...
by davidblackphd@gmail.com | Dec 21, 2020 | Frontpage Article, Leadership, Public Safety, Wellness
Listening: The Best Gift for the Holidays! by Chief Sam DiGiovanna The holidays provide a good opportunity to spend quality time with family, friends and co-workers. Rather than getting stressed about holiday obligations, think about these opportunities as making...
by davidblackphd@gmail.com | Dec 17, 2020 | Frontpage Article, Leadership, Public Safety, Wellness
Cops Need to Engage in Tactical Napping by Rob Lawrence Source: U.S. Army A recent headline in “The New York Times” read, The Army Rolls Out a New Weapon – Strategic Napping! The old British soldier in me immediately quipped on most of my social media channels that it...
by davidblackphd@gmail.com | Dec 16, 2020 | Frontpage Article, Leadership, Public Safety, Wellness
Firefighter Robert Arrieta is Raising Awareness For PTSD Among First Responders Arrieta has moved past bearing his weight silently, opening up and embarking on a journey toward finding mental stability and helping others to do the same. “As I’ve gone through my...
by davidblackphd@gmail.com | Dec 15, 2020 | Frontpage Article, Leadership, Public Safety, Wellness
9-1-1 Emergency: Battling Stress in the Communications Center by Adam Timm Subtle shifts in thinking add up to big results, offering greater levels of resilience to draw from during challenging times 2020 has been a challenging year. With the ongoing COVID-19...