Travis and Brian welcome Andy Hughes, a retired sheriff with 30 years in law enforcement and current co-host of the Shepherd Station podcast.
Andy shares his early career, adoption story, and journey into law enforcement, highlighting his rise from a dispatcher to sheriff through a pivotal decision in his career.
Andy explains his transition from local law enforcement to running for sheriff, facing political challenges and risking his retirement benefits.
Courage
Andy reflects on the courage required to run for sheriff, emphasizing the personal and financial risks involved. He recounts the challenges of running as a Republican in a predominantly Democratic area and the triumph of winning the election despite the odds.
The First 100 Days
Andy details the initial challenges he faced, such as modernizing equipment and training within the sheriff's department. He shares insights into his leadership approach, focusing on commitment, discipline, and integrity.
Legacy and Leadership Principles
Andy discusses the importance of love, commitment, courage, integrity, and compassion in law enforcement leadership. He underscores the need to inspire future generations and the impact of leaving a positive legacy through principled leadership.
Conclusion
Andy articulates his desire to remain relevant and impactful within the law enforcement community and how every leader can do the same.
Travis Yates is the co-author of “The Courageous Police Leader” and has been training risk management and leadership for over two decades that have spanned thousands of students and 48 states. After dedicating over 30 years to the law enforcement profession, he is now working full-time consulting and training law enforcement leaders across the country.
Brian Ellis is a retired law enforcement lieutenant with over 25 years of service. He is the co-author of “The Theory of Magnus Ovea”, and his dedication to the theory of leadership led him to the National Command & Staff College, where he and his colleagues launched MAGNUSWorx, an education and data analytics platform dedicated to peak performance and wellbeing. Brian is a speaker, coach, and trainer for government and private organizations, dedicated to promoting leadership, high-performing teams, and providing others with actionable information for personal preparedness and resilience. His work has been featured in various media outlets, including numerous articles, book chapters, and podcasts.
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