Shane Phelps, Sheriff of Panola County | From Patrol to Purpose

From Patrol to Purpose: How One Sheriff Inspires Youth in Panola County – My Guest, Shane Phelps, Sheriff of Panola County, MS. “The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image, but giving them the opportunity to create themselves.” ~ S. Spielberg If I had to answer the question, “what makes a good leader?”  My answer would be very simple…Someone that wants to see others become the best version of themselves.  Regardless of position or title, each and every person has the opportunity to influence others in this way.  I realize when you are in leadership positions you may have a larger audience in which you can influence, but I caution anyone that thinks you have to hold a formal to position to lead or mentor others. However, when you do find someone that holds a leadership position and their heart is in it for the right reasons, magic can happen. I met this week’s guest at the end of a football practice where I had been requested to give an encouraging speech to the football team prior to their upcoming season.  At the end of the my speech Sheriff Phelps introduced himself to me and shared how he too has a passion and love for helping young people get on the right track and do big things. Sheriff Phelps recounted with me a moment in his youth when his house had been burglarized and as a young person he felt fear and uncertainty.  Then when the Sheriff’s officer showed up at his house the officer didn’t just make a report and look for clues, he actually took some time and drove the little boy down his drive and explained that he didn’t need to be scared.  This one moment in time planted a seed that grew over the years and when that little boy become a grownup he knew what he wanted to do for a career. Sheriff Phelps shares with my listeners and viewer how his 17 years as a State Trooper molded him and now as the Sheriff he has a true passion to help the citizens of Panola County and leave behind a legacy that inspires others to serve the community. Please continue to listen and support this podcast and be sure to check out my social media content on my website http://MotivateWithCoachCamp.com   Also, if you are interested in becoming an official sponsor of this podcast please click the link below to learn more.     👉 SPONSOR THIS PODCAST -  https://bit.ly/443wPRj 🔗 WEBSITE - http://www.motivatewithcoachcamp.com 📺 WATCH - YouTube and Facebook 🎧 LISTEN - Apple and Spotify   This episode was recorded at SRP Studios and Produced by Shelby Row Productions LLC SRPStudiosLLC.com