Episodes

Send us a Text Message. What happens when a medical issue derails a promising military career? John Benjamin Jones shares his remarkable story of resilience and adaptability, starting with his early graduation to join the Nav...

Send us a Text Message. Unlock the secrets to modern law enforcement recruitment with Doug Larson, co-founder of SAFEGUARD Recruiting , as he joins us on Courageous Leadership with Travis Yates. Learn how to attract and retai...

Send us a Text Message. Imagine confronting a toxic colleague and losing your job for it. Pete Havel did just that, and it spurred him into a journey that transformed his career and countless workplaces. Join us as we talk wi...

Send us a Text Message. Is the Secret Service hiding a sinister plot behind the attempted assassination of President Trump? In this riveting episode, we pull back the curtain on a series of alarming security failures that sug...

Send us a Text Message. What if the political landscape as we know it is teetering on the edge of chaos? Join me on this special episode of Courageous Leadership with Travis Yates as we navigate through a momentous day fraugh...

Send us a Text Message. Retired Lieutenant Randy Sutton has a story that is nothing short of extraordinary. After enduring the heartbreaking loss of his mother, a debilitating stroke that ended his career, and a profound sens...

Send us a Text Message. What happens when a nearly two-decade law enforcement veteran steps into the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship? Jason Pearson, our guest with 20 years of experience in the Los Angeles County Sheriff...

Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered how the truth can become lost in the chaos of misinformation and political agendas? Join us on this episode of Courageous Leadership as we dissect the stark differences between s...

Send us a Text Message. Discover the transformative journey of Adam Boyd, a former SWAT officer turned holistic wellness trainer, and how his experiences have shaped his unique approach to resilience and wellness. Adam, the p...

Send us a Text Message. What happens when a decorated law enforcement officer decides to trade his badge for a pen? Join us for an intimate conversation with Jim McNeff, who shares how his early dreams of becoming a cop, insp...

Send us a Text Message. Can Minneapolis rise from the ashes of its current crisis? Join us on this compelling episode of Courageous Leadership with Travis Yates as we dissect the intense leadership challenges facing the Minne...

Send us a Text Message. What does it take to lead courageously in law enforcement, academia, and business? Find out as we sit down with Dr. Richard Weinblatt, a retired police chief, former dean at Ivy Tech Community College,...

Send us a Text Message. Imagine strolling through the bustling streets of Rochester, Minnesota, where every uniformed officer is a beacon of innovation and compassion in policing. That's the vision Chief Jim Franklin has turn...

Send us a Text Message. When the weight of the badge grows heavy, where do our law enforcement leaders turn? Duane Wolfe, a beacon of resilience and wisdom with 34 years in the profession, joins Dr. Travis Yates to unravel th...

Send us a Text Message. When the stakes are high and the heat is on, how do our first responders keep their cool? Paige Arnone, creator of Firstgevity , joins us to share the remarkable impact of yoga on the men and women who...

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Dr. Travis Yates discusses his recent trip to Las Vegas, where he teamed up with SAFEGUARD Recruiting for an eye-opening seminar. This episode peels back the curtain on the evolution o...

Dick Odom's journey from the brink of despair to becoming a beacon of hope is nothing short of miraculous. As a seasoned former law enforcement officer and now the director of operations at Thin Blue Connect , Dick graces our...

When Stephanie Kiesow hung up her badge and set her sights on academia, she carried with her the silent weight of a career in law enforcement, a weight many of her brothers and sisters in blue know all too well. In this episo...

Unlock the essence of leadership with heartfelt reflections from the Eureka County Sheriff's Department Leadership Conference. This week, we wrap up our series with a special focus on day four, as leadership mavens John Kelly...

Imagine stepping up to the leadership plate with the confidence of a seasoned sheriff who's faced down the wildest challenges of the digital age. That's the kind of transformative knowledge we're imparting as we sit down with...

Discover the essence of leadership that resonates beyond badges and ranks, as we unpack the learnings from the Eureka County Sheriff's Department Leadership Conference. With Roland Clee and John Kelly sharing their wisdom, we...

Embark on a transformative journey with Travis Yates, as he takes you behind the scenes of a profound week in Eureka, Nevada, at a leadership conference hosted by Sheriff Jesse Watts and Undersheriff Tyler Thomas. Te day one ...

When Randy Sutton, founder of The Wounded Blue, takes the stage, you can't help but be moved by his stories of valor and sacrifice. Our latest leadership conference episode transports you to Eureka, Nevada, where Randy's powe...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to lead with valor in the complex world of law enforcement? Roland Clee, a retired non-sworn law enforcement professional with 26 years under his belt, joins us to share his transformative...