Charlie dives into one of his all-time favorite leadership books, Extreme Ownership, where Navy SEALs Jocko Willink and Leif Babin share battle-tested principles that apply to any leader. If you’re a leader looking to strengthen your team and get better outcomes, this book is a must-read. Charlie...
Sometimes we all need a little inspiration. In this video, Charlie reviews Iron Hope by James Lawrence — the story of the “Iron Cowboy,” who completed 100 full-distance triathlons in 100 consecutive days. Charlie shares three powerful lessons from this incredible journey: 1. You are capable of far...
Leadership isn’t rocket science—it’s actually a lot harder. In this video, Charlie explains why leading people is one of the most complex and challenging roles you’ll ever take on. From top performers who struggle when moving into leadership, to handling diverse personalities, workplace tensions, and ongoing...
Are you avoiding a conversation that you know needs to happen? In this powerful message, Charlie challenges leaders and professionals to stop sidestepping the difficult discussions. Whether it's with a colleague, a boss, or a family member, these courageous conversations are essential for growth, clarity,...
In this short video, Charlie shares an easy productivity hack that you can put into place right away, that will take items off of your To-do list faster than you can say "productivity". Time boxing is a powerful tool that can greatly enhance your productivity,...
In this Book Review, Charlie tells the story of a short book: 'The Coffee Bean' by Jon Gordon & Damon West. The question to ask yourself is simple: "Are you a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean?" To learn more about this book and the fascinating...
We are juggling so many balls in our lives, with everything that we are responsible for. Some of the balls are glass and some are rubber. It is important to distinguish between the two and prioritize the glass balls so they don't drop and break....
How are you planning ahead for the next chapter? After your public safety career? It is never too soon to start and in this video clip, Charlie uses the triathlon swimming technique of "sighting" as an analogy for preparing for that next step in your life....
Trust. It is the currency of our daily life. We often don’t even think about how trust matters in the little things as well as big life decisions. We trust that someone pulling up to the stop sign will actually stop and not hit the...
As leaders, we are constantly facing decisions in both our personal and professional life. When you are making those decisions, are you basing them on "principle" or "preference"? Charlie shares some of his thoughts on the decision making process and how we, as leaders, can make...
