Courageous Police Leadership with Travis Yates

Mission Oriented Leadership

When geese slice across the sky in a V-formation, they’re not just showing a pretty pattern; they’re executing a mission.

Oct 2 • 

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1:40

September 2025

Reputation Breeds Cowardly Leadership

Everyone reading this has likely seen a law enforcement leader investigate or make negative public statements about an incident when that incident was…

Sep 19 • 

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Assassination Culture

Like many of you, I’ve experienced a very difficult week.

Sep 12 • 

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3

What Are Your Non-Negotiables?

Every great leader incorporates a concept I like to call the “non-negotiables,” and today I want to encourage you to do the same.

Sep 5 • 

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5

14:20

August 2025

It Was Always This Easy

Law & Order Is Not Difficult...Leadership Is

Aug 28 • 

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The Recalibration of Law and Order

Washington DC is the model for other cities

Aug 22 • 

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2

1:11

Border Patrol’s Hiring Bonus Exposes Police Leadership

The Border Patrol has put a $50,000 hiring bonus on the table, and 100,000 people have already applied.

Aug 15 • 

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The Most Dangerous Era In Policing

As a trainer and consultant, I’ve been following the line-of-duty death trends for decades, and I’ve noticed something alarming in recent years…

Aug 8 • 

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5

July 2025

Noise Behind The Badge

Leadership transcends every profession and way of life, and one of the more enjoyable aspects of my work is speaking to a diverse range of audiences.

Jul 25 • 

Travis Yates

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The Addiction of Achievement

Winning Will Never Be Enough

Jul 18 • 

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1:57

June 2025

The Decision Point

The Decision Point is where dreams are born—or buried.

Jun 20 • 

Travis Yates

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Fathers...The Heart of Leadership

On this Father’s Day, I want to encourage you with an excerpt from The Courageous Leadership Seminar. This day can be difficult for some, but I believe…

Jun 15 • 

Travis Yates

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2:47