Leaders

Leaders as Healing Agents:

At Heal the Badge Consulting, we are passionate about leadership and its ability to influence organizational culture within the law enforcement organization in myriad positive ways.  It is our assertion that there exists no greater law enforcement leadership responsibility than to care for the emotional well-being of subordinates, subsequently reinforcing a supportive environment of psychological safety within the organization.  The concept of “psychological safety” is well documented in leadership and psychological literature, as a critical component contributing to organizational effectiveness and continuity.  In order for law enforcement professionals to operate at peak performance levels, such a construct must be embraced and implemented within the organization.

Balancing Grit and Emotional Support:

We train leaders in the art and science of providing robust emotional support.  In this explanation, we do not endorse the notion that permitting “snow flake” type behavior from employees is advisable or even acceptable.  Law enforcement organizations must maintain a gritty culture, requiring employees to maintain emotional fortification sufficient to meet the demands placed upon them.  However, we also reject demeaning, degrading and abusive behavior from employees and supervisors.  The damage incurred as a result of such conduct can be viewed in low morale, diminished performance and decreased employee retention.  Our training provides tools for constructing and maintaining an environment capable of building gritty officers and/or agents, by providing leadership committed to healing emotional trauma and developing employees.

Growth Mindset Culture:

We assert the critical nature of creating and maintaining a cultural orientation towards a growth mindset, ensuring leaders demonstrate concern for the emotional needs and professional development of their subordinates.  Significant leadership and psychology literature, as well as our professional experience, teaches us that supportive leadership optimizes individual and organizational performance.  Alignment with the principles discussed above constitutes a substantial component of cultivating a leadership culture, capable of healing the emotional trauma incurred during the law enforcement career.  We invite you to engage with us in this endeavor to lead emotional resilience and character growth.