Courageous Leadership with Travis Yates Podcast examines what it means to be a Courageous Police Leader. Join us weekly as the concepts of Courageous Leadership are detailed along with interviews with influencers that are committed to leading with courage.
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Send us a text Law enforcement officers often face an identity crisis when transitioning to the private sector. Colin Whittington shares valuable insights on skills that transfer outside the badge and emphasizes the importanc...
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Send us a text Authentic leadership in law enforcement is about integrity and the commitment to one's word, as Sheriff Scott Walton illustrates through his experiences. By fostering a supportive environment, Walton emphasizes...
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Recent Blog Posts
A New Level Of Police Transparency
In the latest episode of Courageous Leadership, Travis Yates explores the controversial impact of Department of Justice (DOJ) consent decrees on local policing. These federal interventions, designed to address systemic issues within police departmen…
Police Recruiting: A Philosophy Shift
In a rapidly changing world, the recruitment strategies for law enforcement must evolve to meet new challenges and opportunities. In this episode of Courageous Leadership with Travis Yates, Doug Larson, co-founder of Safeguard Recruiting, shares…
How To Fireproof Law Enforcement
In the latest episode of our podcast, we delve deep into the pressing issue of workplace toxicity and its profound effects on both individual careers and organizational cultures. Our guest, Pete Havel, a former lobbyist and political consultant, sha…
About the Host
Travis Yates
Bestselling Author / Keynote Speaker / Leadership Instructor
Dr. Travis Yates, a 30 year veteran of law enforcement, is one of the most prolific writers in law enforcement and one of the most popular speakers in the industry. Over the last two decades his seminars on risk management, officer safety and leadership have been given to thousands of law enforcement professionals across the globe including 45 states. His articles have been read by millions of people and his leadership principles have been adopted by countless law enforcement leaders across the globe.
Travis has been published hundreds of times in various publications including The Daily Caller, Law Officer Magazine and Police One. His expertise in various areas of law enforcement have been featured in media outlets such as Fox News, CNN, ABC, USA Today, Associated Press and many others.
Travis is the author of the best-selling book, “The Courageous Police Leader." He is a widely sought out speaker for law enforcement agencies, schools, businesses and conferences. His seminars range from leadership, tactics, survival, and resiliency.
Travis has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Spanish and a Master of Science Degree Criminal Justice from Northeastern State University. He obtained his Doctorate Degree from Liberty University with a focus on Strategic Leadership. His dissertation research filled a significant gap in research to the law enforcement profession that focused on how communication by leaders affected the overall performance of agencies. Travis is a graduate of the 227th session of the FBI National Aca… Read More
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