The Faces of Leadership, presented by the Command Presence Leadership Institute, believes that leadership is about two things – people and action. Leaders from across society are interviewed to discover what drives them, what makes them effective, and what the impact is of the leadership they provide.
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Beyond Compliance: Building Credibility Through Leadership
Leadership isn't built through policies alone. It's built through trust, credibility, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
In Episode 28: Beyond Compliance: Building Credibility Through Leadership of the Faces of Leadership Podcast, presented by Command Presence Training, host Michael Warren welcomes Kevin Rhea, Founder and Executive Director of the National Association for Accreditation Leadership (NAAL).
A retired law enforcement sergeant with more than 30 years of experience, Kevin has dedicated his career to advancing accreditation, leadership development, and organizational excellence across public safety.Together, Michael and Kevin explore why accreditation should be viewed as far more than a compliance exercise. From policy development and training to personal branding and professional growth, they discuss how intentional leadership builds stronger organizations, strengthens public trust, and creates lasting organizational culture.
Whether you're a chief, supervisor, accreditation manager, trainer, or aspiring leader, this episode offers practical insights into developing both stronger leaders and stronger agencies.
In this episode:
• Why accreditation should be a leadership tool—not just a checklist
• The connection between policy, training, and organizational credibility
• Building trust through professional standards and accountability
• Developing your personal leadership brand
• Why continuous learning is every leader's responsibility
• The future of accreditation leadership across public safety
• How NAAL is advancing leadership and professional development
• Investing in people to build stronger organizations
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Out of Your Comfort Zone
Join Michael Warren as he interviews David Snively, a seasoned public safety professional and interim police chief with extensive experience in leadership roles. David shares insights on the importance of surrounding yourself with smarter people, the challenges of being brought in for organizational change, and the necessity of genuine, transparent communication. He discusses his unique leadership journey, the pivotal moments that defined his career, and how leaders can earn trust and legitimacy both internally and externally. David also highlights his work with the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the impactful services provided by the Collaborative Reform Initiative Technical Assistance Center (CRI-TAC).
Fly High or Crash and Burn - the Entrepreneur Life
Technology is everywhere – or so it seems. And one of the technologies that has burst onto the scene in the past few years is drones. Faces of Leadership welcomes an expert in drone technology, Skyfire Consulting CEO Matt Sloane, to talk about ways that the technology can make our communities safer and improve public safety performance.
Where Did All of the Workers Go?
Help Wanted! It seems that everywhere you look, businesses are looking for workers. Why is this? Where did all the workers go? Our guest this week, David Salters, can provide those answers AND can show what leadership can do to attract the necessary workforce.