Kristen Ziman shares her inspiring journey from police cadet to police chief, highlighting the challenges women face in law enforcement, leadership lessons, and strategies for career advancement. We cover an array of topics to include: leadership, mental health, and organizational culture in law enforcement, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability, influence, and resilience.

I full appreciated the discussion and was reinvigorated knowing some places have the correct leadership in the correct places. Now how can we get this everywhere?

If you are interested in learning more you can find her at KristenZiman.com and on Instgram @ziman_kristen

KEY TOPICS INCLUDE

• Kristen Ziman's career path from police cadet to chief
• Challenges faced by women in law enforcement
• The importance of mentorship and visibility
• Strategies for career advancement and promotion
• Organizational culture and favoritism in promotions
• Leadership principles and personal development Leadership development in law enforcement
• Mental health initiatives and legislation
• Building organizational culture and influence
• The importance of vulnerability and authenticity
• Strategies for officer retention and engagement
• Impact of ego and power in leadership
• Mentorship and succession planning
• Resilience and self-care for leaders

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TRIGGER WARNING should be assumed with all episodes. This is real life with real problems. But along with that is real advice on how they got through it. Listen long enough and you may find the thing that gets you over that next hurdle. Feel free to reach out if you would like to be a guest or share with someone you think should be. We are always looking for new people that have a story to tell.

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Rick shares his powerful journey through addiction, recovery, and life-saving medical experiences, offering insights and hope for those battling similar struggles. His look at addiction is different from our previous episodes in that it was so embedded in his life, prior to deciding on recovery. Throughout my career in law enforcement, it is rare to see someone truly recover with the odds stacked against them the longer they are in it. He fought the odds and now wants other to join in with him on being sober and living a full life.

KEY TOPICS

• Rick's early life and predisposition to addiction
• The role of family and early experiences in addiction
• Turning points that led to seeking help
• The inpatient treatment experience and recovery support
• The importance of community and mentorship in sobriety
• The impact of health crises and medical interventions
• The significance of daily choices and mental health management
• Strategies for relapse prevention and ongoing recovery
• The role of faith, gratitude, and service in healing
• Advice for those struggling with addiction and mental health

How to Find Rick - Instagram at @ricksroadtorecovery and on TikTiok @ricksroadtorecovery Follow him for your daily inspirational needs.

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TRIGGER WARNING should be assumed with all episodes. This is real life with real problems. But along with that is real advice on how they got through it. Listen long enough and you may find the thing that gets you over that next hurdle. Feel free to reach out if you would like to be a guest or share with someone you think should be. We are always looking for new people that have a story to tell.

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Jerry is possibly one of the most influential police officers in this area. He can get officers to follow him through hell because they know he would do the same for them. And they also know he probably has a damn good plan for leading them through it. He grew up policing in the 90s and earned his way through the trenches to be the leader and person he is today. A staple in the policing community. Even though he has retired, he still works part time training cadets and seasoned law enforcement in jujitsu. His drive for a safer department (and other passionate practitioners in the department) has helped to form one of the best jujitsu programs for police in the southeast. Oh yea, and he does sprinkle in some good stories from policing back in the 90s when he was the rookie...

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KEY TOPICS

• Jerry's early years in policing and memorable calls
• Development of GST and its impact on police training
• The role of jiu-jitsu in law enforcement and officer safety
• Leadership principles and building effective followership
• Balancing physical skills and mental resilience in policing
• Training strategies for officers on different shifts
• The importance of continuous learning and adaptation in police work
• Real-life stories of police encounters and lessons learned Jerry's career progression from homicide to captain
• Leadership principles and team building in police work
• Stress management and mental health awareness
• The importance of authenticity and approachability in leadership
• Lessons learned from high-stakes police operations
• The impact of line of duty deaths on officers
• Balancing departmental politics and personal integrity

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Website now up!- yep and we have merch!

TRIGGER WARNING should be assumed with all episodes. This is real life with real problems. But along with that is real advice on how they got through it. Listen long enough and you may find the thing that gets you over that next hurdle. Feel free to reach out if you would like to be a guest or share with someone you think should be. We are always looking for new people that have a story to tell.

Email: tess@halfseriousllc.com

Follow us on Instagram @halfserious_podcacst and Facebook @Half Serious Podcast