Straight Talk on Leadership with Dean Crisp

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 managing a group of individuals focused on their own success? Dean shares practical, no-nonsense strategies to help you: ✔ Clarify mission and vision ✔ Get everyone on the same page ✔ Inspire instead of man...

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 yourself through frustration, growth, and challenge. © 2026 Dean Crisp and LHLN (ALL RIGHTS RESERVED).

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 conversation on leading yourself and others with focus and purpose as the new year begins. © 2026 Dean Crisp and LHLN (ALL RIGHTS RESERVED).

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).

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. They also discuss a few generational differences in how things are viewed and/or perceived. © 2026 Dean Crisp and LHLN (ALL RIGHTS RESERVED).

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 create the habits that help you achieve your goals. In this podcast, I breakdown my three P's of what it takes to create and build the momentum each of us needs to see our goals achieved...

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 this in some aspect of our lives, but to be significant in any thing of importance, you have to learn to become a doer! Dean outlines the 6 things it takes to become a "Doer&quot...

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 invaluable wisdom. Recently, I had the privilege of striking up a conversation with a young Chic Fil A employee while waiting in line at their counter. What I discovered in that brief encounter left a las...

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. It's the nature of human existence. Those of us who choose to be significant, tackle adversity head on and find ways to build your personal resilience.  Dean talks about some of his own challenge...

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 having significant consequences for police and their  effectiveness. In this episode, I define what quiet quitting is and what it looks like in policing especially. We then dive into the consequences of...

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 understand and see the need to provide hope to your employees. In doing so, your employees look toward the future and have a positive outlook on their job. Today's law enforcement profession is losing ho...

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. Significant Leadership is the key to leading in today's workplace. It requires a Next Level of leadership that goes beyond the traditional model. It asks that Significant Leaders commit to their own pe...

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 intention and connection, you focus on the most important things: providing clarity of purpose, providing direction and building resilience. When you do those things consistently, you create a legacy of l...

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 emotional triggers and tips on regulating your reaction. The ultimate goal of any professional is to manage one's emotions for maximum effectiveness in professional (and personal) relationship...

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 tasks and not so great at managing people. Leadership is an art as much as a science. In the second part of the LHLN team discussion on Dean's new book, The Leadership Recipe, Dean talks about some of...

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 readers can take away from the book. The Leadership Recipe is Dean's second Amazon bestseller and is available in all formats eBook, paperback and hardback. Just as you follow instructions when cooking...

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 because America saw that it is the culture within departments and not necessarily race that is driving these types of responses among law enforcement. Dean calls for the creation of new types of officers...

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 leader focus on what is important. Please check out our website at www.lhln.org and offer us feedback on the podcast by liking, subscribing, and/or sharing your favorite episodes! Happy Than...

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 focus on a proactive path forward from what can be learned so that this type of incident never happens again. His special guest is Chief Joseph Paulino, a long-tine friend of Dean's and career-long...

Dean continues his discussion of his four pillars of leadership focusing on Self-healing and Emotional Intelligence. Be sure to listen and share both episodes to help put your leadership into action everyday. Learn more about LHLN at our website www.lhln.org  © 2026 Dean Crisp and LHLN (ALL RIGHTS RESERVED).

Dean talks about the four pillars of leadership that have really helped him become the best leader possible. This week's episode covers the first two pillars: Mindset and Self-Reflection. Dean encourages every leader to keep a leadership journal to learn from the positive and the not-so-postive things that happen to them daily as leaders. It is only through this process, that you become a mas...

Dean wants to bring a new series to the Straight Talk podcast entitled "Lessons from the Classroom". Periodically, we will interview or have a group discussion on lessons our instructors are learning from our students. This week, Dean and JP Harvey talk about their classroom experiences and how connection with students is at the heart of both transformational learning and transformationa...

In an effort to continue to grow future leaders, Dean wanted to hear from some of our students in a new series we are incorporating into Straight Talk. This episode features Sgt Andrew Coville who IS a millennial, but not your stereotypical one - at all. He joined the Marines out of high school, served in Afghanistan, and came home to serve his hometown community of Yarmouth, MA as a police office...

Dean talks comfort zone as a leader and how you can make sure you are NOT staying TOO comfortable within it. In this episode, Dean shares some of his tips on pushing yourself out of your comfort zone.  © 2026 Dean Crisp and LHLN (ALL RIGHTS RESERVED).

Are you "All-In" with your leadership? In this episode, Dean talks about the origin of this concept, what it means to him, and offers some tips on how you can make sure you are doing all you can to be all-in as a leader. © 2026 Dean Crisp and LHLN (ALL RIGHTS RESERVED).