In his latest Moment of Clarity, Charlie explores rumination and how journaling can help. Rumination is a common problem for many people, it is when you repetitively dwell on thoughts or emotions without being able to move past them. Have your thoughts or emotions ever...
The new year is often a time when we reflect on the prior year. Looking back to see what we did great, what needs improvement and to benchmark if we achieved the goals we set for ourselves. In his first Moment of Clarity of the new...
Think about the great leaders and/or bosses you've known. What makes them a great leader? What characteristics and traits do they display that continually make you want to follow them? In his latest "Moment of Clarity," Charlie talks about leadership virtues and there is one leadership...
In life and our careers we often have moments that leave an impression and stay with us throughout. In his latest Moment of Clarity, Charlie brings us a story from his past that has served him as a pivotal reminder to operate with intention. So often...
What do you do to push yourself and grow? Getting to the next level is never easy, but Charlie has found a key to make it seem a little bit easier. In his latest "Moment of Clarity" Charlie shows us that even though life throws us...
Do you ever find yourself stuck in a vicious loop of bad habits? A seemingly never ending battle that feeds itself in a negative direction doesn't have to be your future. But how do we break out of the vicious cycle and into the virtuous...
It is a blessing and a curse to be the "go to" person for everything at work or in life. If you're in public safety you probably already have a servant's heart so your inclination is to say yes whenever someone; a boss, colleague or...
As my partners and I walked out of briefing that evening, we were a bit stunned and confused… and frankly, angry. It was only a few minutes earlier that our sergeants relayed to us in briefing, the “new rule” as it relates to making arrests. Before...
What is your leadership style? Do you tend to have a laissez faire approach? Or do you focus on every small detail? In this week's moment of clarity, Charlie relays one of the more important lessons imparted on him by his former boss, Chief Jordan,...
"Comparison is the thief of joy." This quote from Theodore Roosevelt is short, but extremely impactful. It's easy to fall into the trap of comparing your life with others. The neighbor has the new car, the big house or the fancy lifestyle. However, falling into...
