Chief Chat: Life Behind the Shield with Jimmy Johnson

In episode 47 of Everything is Up, Tammera Hollerich welcomes Jimmy Johnson, an Assistant Chief at The Amarillo Police Department, as he shares his inspiring career path from starting as a jailer to becoming an assistant chief in the police department. They highlight the importance of human interaction, the impact of societal changes on policing, and the significance of finding common ground in a divided world. 

Tune in to learn about the powerful impact of following your calling and the determination it takes to pursue a career in public service.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:19] Career Path Discovery.

[00:06:36] Impact of a Handwritten Letter.

[00:11:15] The Challenges of Policing.

[00:16:03] Life-Saving Award for Gunfight.

[00:20:57] Lifelong Learning and Education.

[00:23:19] Education and Career Paths.

[00:29:02] The Importance of Human Interaction.

[00:32:38] Communication and Societal Issues.

[00:38:12] Politicalization of COVID.

[00:40:04] The Impact of Information Overload.

[00:45:39] Human Nature and Atrocities.

[00:50:26] Raising Daughters vs. Sons.

[00:52:24] Family and Work-Life Balance.

[00:58:14] Value Your People.

[01:01:25] Serving Others for Success.

[01:03:45] Serving Everybody as Police Officers.

In this episode, Tammera Hollerich and Jimmy Johnson emphasize the pivotal role of human interaction and communication in tackling societal challenges and nurturing mutual understanding. By prioritizing respectful dialogue, empathy, and finding common ground, individuals can work together to create a more harmonious and inclusive society.

Additionally, Tammera and Jimmy highlight the significance of focusing on commonalities to foster unity and empathy in society. Personal experiences shared by the guest highlighted the need for understanding and connection among individuals, despite diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

QUOTES

• "We live in a very transactional society now. It's, I'll give you something, but I have to get this. And that is kind of getting further and further away from service." - Tammera Hollerich 
• "At some point we are all going to have to figure out how to agree to disagree and still love each other so we don't kill each other." - Jimmy Johnson
• "You are here to serve your people. You can spend your whole life chasing the money, chasing the success, chasing the next rank, chasing the accolades, but that is all a mirage." - Tammera Hollerich 
• “When you do the right thing for the right reason, and it cannot be self-serving, then you never worry about money. You just don't because it comes as a by-product of authenticity. It comes because you care.” - Jimmy Johnson

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Tammera Hollerich

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TammeraHollerich

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammerahollerich/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thollerich/

Jimmy Johnson

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-johnson-97976835/

WEBSITES

Everything Is Up: https://everything-is-up.simplecast.com/

Tammera Hollerich: https://tammerahollerich.com/