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Hello and welcome back to episode 99. In this episode Patrick talks with San Francisco Police Sgt. Adam Plantinga. Adam is the author of the successful book " 400 Things Cops Should Know: Street-Smart lessons from a Veteran Patrolman." Adam hols a B.A. in English with with a second major in Criminology/Law Studies from Marquette University, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude in 1995. Adam's life lessons cover everything from the 90/10 rule (90% of the people are decent in ways that count. 10% not so much), and why real cops hate police hats? The book is an unusual hybrid - the die-hard public servant who has lofty ideas about fighting crime, and also the witty English major who relishes recounting the humorous absurdities of life on patrol.  A great interview. You can find the book here: https://www.amazon.com/400-Things-Cops-Know-Street-Smart/dp/1610352173/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493996290&sr=8-1&keywords=400+things+cops+know+street-smart+lessons+from+a+veteran+patrolman https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-plantinga-b6049aa3/   You cand find this and other episodes at www.cjevolution.net Patrick   

Hello and welcome back to CJEvolution and episode 98. In this episode, Patrick talks with Lucy Steigerwald. Lucy is an assistant editor of youngvoicesadvocates.com. Young voices cultivates the next generation of idependent thought leaders in policy, journalism and academia.  Lucy is a writer whose work has appeared in publications such as Playboy, Reason, The American Conservative, Vice, the Daily Best, and the Washington Post. In this episode, Lucy explains why she believes all drugs and prostituion should be legal in the United States.  You can find Lucy here: www.youngvoicesadvocates.com @lucystag LSteigerwald@youngvoicesadvocates.com   Check out this, and other episodes at www.cjevolution.net   Patrick   

Hello and welcome back. In this episode Patrick welcomes Justin Peck. Justin is a professional racer, successful entrepreneur and author of Bulletproof. Justin gives and insight to a life full of pain, struggle and the perseverance required to overcome it all. Not only is it an inspiration for those suffering from mental illness, his story has the power to motivate anyone looking for a light at the end of that dark tunnel that everyday life sometimes seems to be.  You can find Justin here: @Justinpeck49   https://www.facebook.com/justin.peck.98   Find his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Bulletproof-Justin-Peck/dp/0998229814/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493643498&sr=8-1&keywords=bulletproof+justin+peck   Find other episodes on www.cjevolution.net   Patrick     

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode, Patrick talks with accomplished Author, Speaker and Artist Kristi Neace. She is also the founder of a nation-wide, non-profit ministry called Badge of Hope. Kristi talks about being married to a police officer and some of the challenges and stressors of that role. She also gives tips and suggestions to law enforcement familes. You can find Kristi's books on Amazon, and her recent book is here: https://www.amazon.com/Above-Fray-Four-Week-Special-Married/dp/154467628X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493404718&sr=8-1&keywords=above+the+fray   @Kristi_Neace https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristineace/ https://www.facebook.com/kristi.neace.1   You can find this and other episode on www.cjevolution.net   Patrick     

Hello everyone and welcome back to episode 95. In this episode, Patrick talks with best selling author Heather Mac Donald. Heather is the Thomas W. Smith Fellow at the Manhattan Institutue and a contributing editor of City Journal, where she reports on crime, culture, race and education. She is the Author of "Are Cops Racist" and "The War of Cops". The United States Congress has asked her to testify on sentencinig reform, policing and immigration and she is frequently invited on Fox News, CNN and other TV and radio programs.  Enjoy this great show. Check out Heather here: https://www.manhattan-institute.org/ Check out her books on Amazon. You can also find her latest book "The War on Cops" here: https://www.amazon.com/War-Cops-Attack-Order-Everyone/dp/1594038759/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493076883&sr=8-1&keywords=Heather+Mac+Donald   Check out this episode and other episodes at www.cjevolution.net   Patrick       

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode Patrick talks about developing the right mindset for success. We all have setbacks and disappointments in our lives, but we have to do a better job at moving forward on not letting those dark days consume us. Patrick talks about the 7 ways to build a successul mindset, and to be more positive.  Check out the article here: http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/straightforward-formula-for-living-your-success.html   Check out the CJEvolution website at www.cjevoluiton.net Thank you.   Patrick 

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode Patrick talks about how more and more people are defying police officers and not complying with commands or orders by police. Patrick talks about the recent incident involving a Fort Collins Colorado Police Officer using force to make an arrest of a 22 year old female college student. The 22 year old assaulted and obstructed the police officer from doing his duty, and now asserts she is the victim in all this. She also states she is afraid for her safety from the police.  Policing in an era of defiance is a very difficult job to do. Check ou the video here: http://www.denverpost.com/2017/04/08/video-shows-fort-collins-officer-throwing-a-woman-to-the-ground-during-arrest/   Check out more episodes at www.cjevolution.net   Patrick   

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode, Patrick talks about how to get rid of the negative and toxic people in your life, because we all have them. Sometimes its hard because those same people are family, or they are really close friends. It's not about love, or not caring - You can love or care from afar. check out this useful information.  Stay safe link the the article http://www.thelawofattraction.com/8-toxic-people-just-get-rid/ Check out the website at: www.cjevolution.net   Patrick 

Hello eveyone and welcome back to CJ Evolution. This is episode 91, and Patrick is talking about investing in yourself. In order to get anywhere in this this life, you have to invest in yourself. Take control of where you are going! It all starts with you.  Thank you for listening, and the continued support.  www.cjevolution.net   Patrick 

Hello everyone and welcome back to Episode 90!. In this episode Patrick talks with financial expert Damion Lupo. Over the last quarter century Damion has started and owned more than 30 different companies including an insurance agency, a precious metals firm, a venture capital company, a financial consulting firm, and more than a dozen real estate investment and development companies.  Everyone in criminal justice will retire someday - Damion can help you do it comfortably! A great listen. Find Damion here twitter.com/damionlupo linkedin.com/in/damionlupo totalcontrolfinancial.com/our-team/damion_lupo/ Dlupo@totalcontrolfinancial.com 512-646-1796   Check out the website at www.cjevolution.net   Patrick 

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode, Patrick gets the opportunity to chat with Kari Granger. She is an executive leadership coach, educator and performance consultant. She is also a fellow of the Center for Character and Leadership Development at the United States Air Force Academy. A former military officer, Kari led her teams with excellence through a wide range of operational challenges both in garrison, and in combat.  A great chat. Find Kari here: https://karigranger.com/ @karigranger check out the CJEvolution website at: www.cjevolution.net   Patrick   

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode Patrick talks with Hans Finzel. Dr. Finzel is a successful author, speaker and trusted authority in the field of leadership. For 20 years he led international no-profit WorldVenture, serving in over 65 countries. Today he serves as President of HD Leaders. Hans speaks and writes on practical leadership principles from the real world- not just the classroom. He has written ten books, including his best seller " The Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make". A great listen. Check out Hans here: www.hansfinzel.com @hansfinzel  www.hansfinzel.com/feed/ Youtube.com/hansfinzel Facebook - HansFinzel Linkedin - Hans Finzel Patrick 

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode, Patrick talks about the benefits of meditation. Those of us in Criminal Justice can have very stressful jobs. Patrick talks about 8 ways meditation can improve your life, and help you in your job.  Check the article out here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/19/meditation-benefits_n_5842870.html   Check out episodes at:   www.cjevolution.net   Patrick 

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode Patrick talks about the topic of "Change." No one likes change but change is often needed not from an individual standpoint, but often for an organization. That last thing a department needs to be is stagnant.  When this happens nothing grows. Change is going to happen with or without you. What type of person are going to be when change happens? Enjoy - Check out the website at: www.cjevolution.net   Patrick 

Hello everyone and welcome back to episode 85. On the show, Patrick talks with former police officer Terence Herrick. Terrence is the creator of the successful show called the PoliceAcademy Podcast. Terence and Patrick talk about varioius topics that affect law enforcement professionals and changes that need to happen in the future. A good listen. You can find the podcast here: https://www.policeacademypodcast.com/podcast/ @policeacademypc   Check out the CJEvolution Site at  www.cjevolution.net   Patrick   

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode Patrick talks about a recent article in PoliceOne - Critical Lessons to live by - by Contributor Ron Avery. Officer safety is paramount and we all need to realize that we all are targets - Make yourself a hard target! Officers also need to remain vigilant when it comes to safety not only in their professional duties, but also in their private lives.  Check out the article here: https://www.policeone.com/police-products/firearms/training/articles/8540571-Officer-safety-in-the-modern-age-10-critical-lessons-to-live-by/ Check out the CJevolution website: www.cjevolution.net Be safe- Patrick   

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode, Patrick gives some tips and suggestions to new officers as they embark on their FTO (Field Training Officer) program. In essence, this is an essential program that teaches new officerrs to become good and effective police officers. Every officer has gone through an FTO program. They are designed to be tough, but informative. The goal is to get the officer comfortable to go out on his or her own. Some people make it through and some don't.  Here is some good information to make sure you get off on the right foot. Check out the website at  www.cjevolution.net   Patrick 

Hello and welcome back everyone.  In this episode Patrick talks about a recent PoliceOne article called 20 golden principles for prevailing on the street. Great information by Lt. Dan Marcou - A decorated veteran officer and internationally-recognized police trainer. Check it out here: https://www.policeone.com/Officer-Safety/articles/319405006-20-golden-principles-for-prevailing-on-the-street/   Check out the CJEvolution website: www.cjevolution.net   Stay safe Patrick 

Hello everyone and welcome back. Happy St. Patricks Day. In this episode Patrick talks about the ongoing debate over drugs and incraceration rates. There is no doubt that many people are incarcerated for non violent drug offenses. Should they be there? There are many out there that have the mindset that people should be able to put anything in their body without government interference, and they shouldn't be locked up.  Patrick gives his opionion on some of these issues.  Check out all the episodes here:  www.cjevolution.net   Patrick 

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode, Patrick talks about the importance of leading by example. We all have to lead by example. Many people look up to professionals in criminal justice, and we are always expected to lead - not only professionally, but also personally.  We may falter sometimes, and make mistakes but we have to pick ourselves up and keep moving ahead. Lead by example to get you to that next level.  Check out show episodes here:  www.cjevolution.net. Have a great day.   Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode Patrick talks about ways to get people to like you. This is not only important for professionals in criminal justice, it's important in all that we do. These are lessons from the great Dale Carnegie.  Check it out and have a great beginning to your week.   Visit www.cjevolution.net to check out more episodes.    Patrick 

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode, Patrick has the pleasure of talking with Dr. Tracie Keesee. Tracie is the Deputy Commissioner of Training for NYPD. Her innovative work in improving community / law enforcement relations, and her commitment to developing and tailoring the latest training methodologies for more than 50,000 uniformed and civilian members of the service are tremendous assets to NYPD. Through her leadership, the Training Bureau has helped NYPD continue its tradition as being New York's FINEST. A great conversation!   Find Tracie here:   Twitter: @NYPDTraining   Tracie.Keesee@nypd.org   https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracie-keesee-2057291b/   Check out all the latest episodes at www.cjevolution.net   Patrick       

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. In this episode Patrick talks with Curtis Bailey. Curtis has practiced law in St. Louis, Missouri since 1991. He helps individuals and families with comprehensive estate planning. He is also the co-director of Senior Scam Action Associates that is devoted to educating seniors, their caregivers and professionals that work with seniors, about how to protect themselves from scames and fraud.  Curtis is also the co-host of the Scammercast Podcast on the 2 Guys Talking Podcast Network - You cand find the show on iTunes, Stitcher & Google Play.   Email: seniorscamteam@gmail.com   Twitter: @BaileyLaw1   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-bailey-6ab18645   A very informative show   Patrick 

Hello everyone and welcome back. Thank you for the continued support for the podcast. In this episode, Patrick talks about the importance of off duty leadership. We make so many decisions everyday when we are at work and wearing the uniform, but it doesn't stop when we get home. Sometimes all we want to do is come home and decompress. Thats not a bad thing, but we have to remember to stay engaged with our families. We need to continue to lead long after we come home. We need to create a good balance between work and home.  Head over to www.cjevolution.net  and check out all the episodes. You can also rate and review the podcast through the iTunes link. Stay tuned for more great guest this week.   Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to Episode 75. In this episode Patrick talks with Keith Callahan. Keith is a leader of leaders, philanthropist, seriel entreupreneur, spirtiual man, meditator and husband and father of four. Keith teaches that through self reliance, determination, community connection and mentorship everyone can overcome their past. Keith talks about how to build a life on a vision and a dream, and how to get out of the "ruts" we all find ourselves in. Coming from a family of law enforcement, Keith also gives thanks to the brave men and women in law enforcement and the military.  You can check find Keith here: Website: http://keithcallahan.com/ Facebook: TheBusinessoflifePodcast Skype:kcal7795 Email: keith@keithcallahan.com   Enjoy  Patrick  

Hello and welcome back. In this episode Patrick talks to career transition expert Marc Miller. Marc's career journey includes 22 years at IBM, several thriving tech startups and a high school math teacher. He now coaches and cousels people (especially baby boomers) in their career journeys by using his extensive training and experience to help them find careers that they can grow into for the decades that lie ahead. The reality is that even after our career in criminal justice ends, most of us start new careers or chase after that dream we have always wanted to pursue. Marc gives sound advice on the steps to get there to include his 5 steps to Your Next Career Pivot. A must hear episode for everyone.  Find Marc here: www.careerpivot.com Linkedin: Marc Miller Twitter:@careerPivot Facebook: Career Pivot Blog: CareerPivot.com/blog   Patrick 

Hello and welcome back to CJEvolution. In this episode, Patrick talks with Amazon best selling Author Ed Daube, Ph.D. AKA - The Emotions Doctor. He is the author of two books - Emotions as the Tools as Self Help Guide To Controlling Your Life not Your Feelings and Beyond Anger Management - Master Your Anger as a Strategic Tool.  His books are for anyone who feels controlled by their emotions or who has to deal with another person whose emotions control them. His specialty is making complex subjects understantable. A must hear for any criminal justice professional  Check out Ed here: www.TheEmotionsDoctor.com Email: TheEmotionsDoctor@gmail.com   Check out this episode at: www.cjevolution.net   Patrick 

Hello everyone and welcome back to episode 72  - Patrick is at the National Character and Leadership Symposium (NCLS) at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. The core theme of the symposium is Warrior Ethos. This is a code of conduct that embodies a life where integrity, loyalty, honor, and selflessness, and courage are one's guide. It's not just for people in the military. Living by this ethos can bring about the best in our personal and professional lives.  Enjoy   NCLS website: http://www.cvent.com/events/2017-national-character-leadership-symposium/event-summary-8e660eb1aee74045b4a2208de1b2803a.aspx   www.cjevolution.net   Patrick -    

Hello and welcome back. In this episode Patrick talks with a leading expert on human behavior and relationship building, Jason Treu. Jason is a top business and executive coach. His bestselling book, Social Wealth, the how-to-guide on building personal and professional relationships, has sold more than 35,000 copies and has been #1 in four business and self-help categories. Every business, including criminal justice professionals, should be building great relationships.   The reality is that all of us in criminal justice will retire someday, and most of us will pursue other ventures - A lot of those being business related. Jason provides great tips and suggestions on how to build and sustain various relationships no matter what business we are in now, or what we find ourselves a part of in the future.      A great listen. Enjoy Patrick    If you all would head over to iTunes and rate and review my podcast, I sure would appreciate it. You can also check out the episodes and archives on my website below www.cjevolution.net

Hello Everyone and welcome back. In this episode, Patrick talks about the 6 ways to prevent fatigue and worry and keep your energy and spirits high - great work by Dale Carnegie. Very applicable for criminal justice professionals.  Be safe everyone www.cjevolution.net   Patrick