Description:
In this guest episode, I sit down with Brent Colbert — a veteran police officer and doctoral student in leadership who’s passionate about training, mentorship, and fixing the leadership failures he’s seen firsthand.
Brent brings ten years of real-world experience in policing, along with a mission to change the culture from the inside. We talk resilience, bad bosses, and what it takes to push back against a broken system while still showing up for your community.
It’s raw, it’s honest, and it’s the kind of conversation you don’t usually hear outside the squad room.
⚠️ Disclaimer
The following content may include graphic details and dark humor. Listener discretion is advised. These stories are based on real-life experiences in EMS and first response. Any medical or tactical discussion is based on personal experience and should never replace your local protocols, policies, or medical direction.
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