Episode 3: Building Your Team | Steve Molyneaux

EPISODE 3 SHOW NOTES:INTERVIEW WITH STEVE MOLYNEAUX, TORONTO POLICE SERVICE (RETIRED) RECORDED SEPT 5th, 2019 - RELEASED SEPT 23rd, 2019OPENING QUOTE: “ALONE WE DO SO LITTLE, TOGETHER WE CAN ACCOMPLISH SO MUCH.” - HELEN KELLERCreating a Team or Inheriting a Team as a Leader:Research your team, review files, talk to predecessor.Meeting with all and park your preconceived notions about me at the door, I will do the same.Give expectations and time line.One on one meetings to determine strengths and areas for improvement, goalsambition.....everyone is different....recognize their needs.Let them know you care....get personal info , where they live, family status, children in sports, elderly care, etc.Ensure you have support from above and below (360 review).Diverse representation on team.Look for skill sets.Run the organization together.Ensure you have people that think differently on your team.Develop, Mentor, and Empower.Leadership Lessons:You will make mistakes in your career and the key is to learn from them.Start thinking like a leader earlier in your career by developing relationships internally and externally.Communication :In person where possible.Open and honest.Handle tough decisions personally and quickly.Be available and make sure they know you care.Be mindful of non verbal cues. As a leader, you have the ability to change a person's day.Mentor, be mentored, and encourage mentoring.A leader's #1 job is to grow future leaders:A) Start on your leadership path early in your career.B) Constantly self-reflect (360 review).C) Commit to being a life-long learner.© 2026 Dean Crisp and LHLN (ALL RIGHTS RESERVED).