Lessons on Leadership Failure and Self-Reflection

A leadership failure led to the loss of trust and confidence of interagency partners because the speaker failed to recognize that the officer was in trouble professionally. The experience reminded the speaker to constantly ensure they have the right sensors and awareness of their surroundings to celebrate successes and identify failures early on. The speaker believes that with the right coaching, the officer could have been saved. The speaker also asks themselves how they might have contributed to failures and if there was a lack of clarity on expectations, direction, or intent.