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LEAD ER S HIP Praise in public There are lessons learned in the pressures of leading others. Some are so simple, but still extremely valuable. Years ago I learned one of the basics from a captain that I worked for. That is, praise in public and chastise in private. Every one of us enjoys being praised, whether it was by your teacher, your parents, a coach or whomever is important to you. When you receive praise before your peers it means a lot to most all of us. Job recognition is a performance enhancer. Again, do not overdo it to where the most insignificant of things are praised, but concentrate on the important stuff. Failure to praise is a critical fault on the part of a supervisor. Quick story—another cop and I made a rescue of a distraught subject off of a bridge one night. We talked him down to a position where we could hold him and remove him away from peril. A couple of officers who were assisting us praised our efforts. Peer praise is very important. However the sergeant overseeing this stated we were only 'doing our job' and drove off. He later put himself in for a letter for his direction of this rescue; Brady and I are still waiting to hear our praise or letter. Lesson learned here: always praise your staff in public and always seek out occurrences so you can praise them for their efforts. Do not put yourself in on their efforts. Chastise in private Nobody has ever enjoyed an "Alpha Charlie" but to have one administered to you in front of your peers, never. Never Tuffy tactical gear drawers are so durable they outlast our vehicles. -Sgt. Nate Harris, La Plata County Sheriff You need to know that your expensive gear is not only protected but is also at your dress down a staff member before the public; this lessens their confidence in police response and capabilities. I had one platoon sergeant who could give you the reaming of your life. He never raised his voice, but would do TIPS FOR OFFICERS ■ Don't pass up a chance to learn, and never relinquish the opportunity. ■ If the supervisor leans over to verbalize the process, it is not for your validation, but to give you insights into the process. ■ These are teaching moments; stop and seize these opportunities. You are there for a reason with this leader… pay attention…listen and comprehend…see the entire picture. fingertips in a moment's notice. That's why Tuffy Security Products offers state-of-theart secure gear organization and storage solutions that fit your specific needs. TUFFY TACTICAL GEAR SECURITY DRAWERS ® SECURITY PRODUCTS TACTICAL SECURITY LOCKBOX COMMUNICATIONS CONSOLES SERIOUS THEFT PROTECTION Use your smartphone to view Tuffy's tactical gear security drawers or browse all our solutions at pro.tuffyproducts.com/let | 866.318.8339 MADE IN USA Circle 19 on Reader Service Card 42 Law Enforcement Technology July 2013 www.officer.com it so privately that you would wish for the earth to swallow you up. Nothing negative in front of others, but in private you would rather die than to hear his evaluation of your poor performance. Learned a lot from George, if you do it, do so quietly (private), but do it very effectively. Share the knowledge No book is going to give you insights of application. Nor will some training class in an air conditioned classroom give you the secrets. Sharing the knowledge in the heat of decisions and direction is invaluable. You are there feeling the pressure, seeing the situation and knowing this is the real world (no tapping out). If the supervisor leans over to verbalize the process, it is not for your