Straight Talk on Leadership with Dean Crisp

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Episode:147 Team vs Work Group Mar 03, 2026

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In this episode of Straight Talk on Leadership, Dean breaks down a powerful leadership truth: Not every group is a team.

Are you leading a unified team committed to a shared mission — or simply managing a group of individuals focused on their own success?

Dean shares practical, no-nonsense strategies to help you:

✔ Clarify mission and vision

✔ Get everyone on the same page

✔ Inspire instead of manipulate

✔ Build trust and shared accountability

✔ Create a culture of appreciation

Episode 146: The Mojo Effect- How Leaders Keep Their Edge Feb 03, 2026

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In this episode, Dean Crisp and JP Harvey discuss the mojo effect—how leaders keep their edge when motivation fades and pressure rises. A practical conversation on mindset, discipline, and leading yourself through frustration, growth, and challenge.

Episode 145: Direction Before Motivation Jan 20, 2026

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On this episode, Dean Crisp and Daniel Richard discuss why motivation fades without direction—and how leaders can create clarity through listening, accountability, and intentional action. A practical conversation on leading yourself and others with focus and purpose as the new year begins.

Episode 144: The Dos and Don'ts of Leadership May 11, 2024

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On this episode, Dean discusses the many dos and don'ts for leaders in leading yourself, leading others, and leading the organization.

Episode 143: The Power of the Sticky Note Apr 08, 2024

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On this episode, Dean is joined by, Mekenzie Craig, who is the Director of Operations / Marketing Director for LHLN. They discuss the importance of appreciation in the workplace and why it matters. They also discuss a few generational differences in how things are viewed and/or perceived.

Episode 142: Achieving Your Goals for 2024 Jan 09, 2024

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The first of the year always propels us to set new (and sometimes old) goals. The problem with "resolutions" is that we can easily lose track if we do not find a way to create the momentum that will create the habits that help you achieve your goals. In this podcast, I breakdown my three P's of what it takes to create and build the momentum each of us needs to see our goals achieved. Setting goals is easy, but achieving them is not. Goals are meant to be hard and are meant to push us out of our comfort zone. Knowing your purpose is the first key and then making sure you are planning for the time (and discipline) you will need to achieve success. The third is creating a process that leads to continual progress toward your goal.
Sit back and listen, grab a notebook and jot some notes. Read some of the authors mentioned. Most importantly, put these 3 P's into action and let me know how they work for you!
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Episode 141: Being a Doer vs. a Feeler Nov 28, 2023

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Dean is back on air with a podcast near and dear to his heart - how to be a doer and not a feeler. Too often, we wait for a "feeling" or a "motivation" to take action. Dean says each of us battles this in some aspect of our lives, but to be significant in any thing of importance, you have to learn to become a doer! Dean outlines the 6 things it takes to become a "Doer" and leave your "waiting-on-a-feeling" ways behind!
Enjoy! Be sure to register for one of our upcoming classes in January 2024! Start your journey to becoming a Significant Leader by learning more about our program and taking your first class in our program! Visit www.lhln.org for more information.

Episode 140: Leadership: The Chick-fil-A Way - Embracing the New Generation of Leaders Oct 24, 2023

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In a world where the hustle and bustle of daily life often takes precedence, it's a rare gem to come across a company that not only values its employees but also takes the time to pass along invaluable wisdom. Recently, I had the privilege of striking up a conversation with a young Chic Fil A employee while waiting in line at their counter. What I discovered in that brief encounter left a lasting impression and prompted me to ponder why more companies don't follow suit.

The question I posed to her was simple: "What advice would you give to a new employee just starting at Chic Fil A?" Her response was nothing short of impressive and illuminated the essence of the company's philosophy. She spoke of core values that Chic Fil A holds dear, values that are not
Listen and share this dynamic episode as Dean talks with Palm Beach Gardens Chick-fil-A Managing Partner, Jon Garon!
Let us know what you learned and share with a comment!

Episode 139: Broken Crayons Still Color Oct 10, 2023

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In this episode, I use a quote from a student in our Master Leadership class to offer 7 tips on how to become more resilient as a leader. Everyone of us goes through personal and professional crises. It's the nature of human existence. Those of us who choose to be significant, tackle adversity head on and find ways to build your personal resilience. Dean talks about some of his own challenges during his 30+ year career and how he overcame the feeling of "brokenness." We are not born with resilience, but we can, with a little effort and commitment, create the conditions that grow our resilience. When you find your own personal recipe to do this, you will come out stronger and more flexible than you were before the crisis. That's what creates significant people and leaders. Be sure to subscribe, like and share your favorite episodes. Get notification of our Monday Motivations, Podcasts, Blogs, and Featured Servant Officer by joining our email list here

Episode 138: Quiet Quitting Sep 26, 2023

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A new phenomena called Quiet Quitting has been noticed since Covid19 in all industries, but the impact on law enforcement since the combined events of Covid and the anti-police protests of 2020 is having significant consequences for police and their effectiveness. In this episode, I define what quiet quitting is and what it looks like in policing especially. We then dive into the consequences of it and offer actions that leaders can can take to combat this problem head on.
Be sure to grab a free copy of the "Tips" for Leaders to Proactively Handle Quiet Quitting here.

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