Mind Matters Podcast
Catch the latest episodes of the Mind Matters podcast, hosted by Elizabeth Morris: Empowering Conversations for Public Safety Professionals.
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Welcome to Mind Matters, where we’ll discuss topics involving mental wellness and first responders. Join me on this journey of learning from subject matter experts in their various fields of psychology, medicine, leadership, and many more.
Part 3 of our Next Generation of Public Safety Professionals series explores how leaders can deliver corrective and developmental feedback clearly, directly, and productively. This episode examines the role of fierce conversations in effective leadership, including how to build trust, meet employees where they are, and balance empathy with accountability. Drawing from decades of law enforcement leadership experience, Assistant Chief Alonzo Jaynes shares practical strategies for navigating difficult conversations, strengthening relationships, and helping the next generation of public safety professionals grow.
