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The Leaderist

by Cali Hinzman

The Leaderist is a podcast about improving the relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve through enhanced leadership.

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Episodes

  1. EP 23 - Lexi & Cali

    What's the deal with all of the LEO fitness researchers and experts lately? Lexi and Cali talk about their passion for one of the biggest Wellness factors in the police career field, physical training. We've had several guests who provided the basis for why fitness is such a necessary component…

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  2. EP 22 - Charlie Kornhauser

    As a trooper with the Colorado State Patrol, Charlie Kornhauser has been able to transform how the cadet academy view physical fitness. Charlie relied heavily on data collection and leaned on the experts in the field of sport science to help him achieve that. What he eventually established was…

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  3. EP 21 - Jay Dawes

    Finding statistics about LEO training and fitness can be difficult but if one person has dedicated their career to this, it's our guest, Jay Dawes. His research is aplenty in the field of exercise and officers. While the ever increasing scrutiny of police work builds, his life's work will become…

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  4. EP 20 - Chris McQuilkin

    Are coaching and leading one in the same? Chris "Tex" McQuilkin of Power Athlete says no. His expertise as a longtime coach isn't the only thing to qualify him to speak on the subject of leadership. He's also obsessed with studying how best to communicate and connect with athletes. The parallels...

  5. EP 19 - Lexi & Cali

    Hosts Lexi and Cali talk morale in the wake of so many high profile LEO shootings. How does one go on doing the job when they are met with negativity at every turn? Who will pick up the pieces and protect the innocent when great officers have had enough and leave this career? How do we encourage...

  6. EP 18 - Marc Polymeropoulos

    After 26 years in the CIA, Marc Polymeropoulos had more than a few great stories to tell. A mysterious injury plagued Marc with vertigo and chronic migraines and with little to no support from the CIA, Marc decided to take his health into his own hands. Working through trauma and injury is a...

  7. EP 17 - Tara Miller

    The general understanding of trauma is that the more you talk about it, the better you'll feel. Resilience and trauma specialist, Tara Miller doesn't necessarily agree. She contends that HOW you talk about it is the most important factor in healing. Having worked with many first responders, she's...

  8. EP 16 - Freddy Camacho

    From fitness, to boxing, to Krav Maga, and police work, Freddy Camacho goes hard in just about everything. He's got a personality too big for the internet, reference his One World Fitness blog which gained him a lot of notoriety, and a heart equally as big. Freddy said he was able to protect his...

  9. EP 15 - Kaz Kazadi

    What makes Kaz Kazadi an incredible human is not his athletic skill, coaching prowess, or even his vast historical knowledge, it's his ability to inspire. His story of coming to America from Zaire (currently the Democratic Republic of Congo) is unique but his experience as a man of color is not....

  10. EP 14 - Bo Sandoval

    Building relationships is paramount for any successful coaching or mentoring to occur. Likewise, in police work, relationships and trust are what the communities demand. Bo Sandoval points out more than a few correlations between LEO and UFC. Having learned under some incredible mentors, Bo...

  11. EP 13 - Coach Rogers & Sampson

    Coaching is about mentoring, teaching, loving, and nurturing. Coaches Jonathan Rogers and Corey Sampson talk to us about their roles as leaders not only on the field but in their community. While the pandemic and racial issues hit their students hard, these mentors view their role as a privilege....

  12. EP 12 - Tanji Johnson

    Tanji Johnson describes the Air Force Academy as a "Leadership Laboratory". A graduate of the military institution, Tanji takes with her a depth of understanding and appreciation for leadership development that most will never experience. Her most challenging endeavor while enrolled was the...

  13. EP 11 - Mike Malpass

    Could neuroscience not only explain how difficult decisions are made, but also be utilized to improve the efficacy of law enforcement? Mike Malpass says absolutely. His book, Taming the Serpent, addresses just that. With a 30 year career under his belt and a strong connection with his community…

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  14. EP 10 - Lexi & Cali

    Lexi & Cali celebrate 10 episodes of The Leaderist. As they reminisce about their conversations with guests, they also talk about how the've applied some of the lessons learned. What's to come for the next 10 episodes? Guess you'll have to tune in to find out!

  15. EP 9 - Invictus LEO

    When it comes to BJJ training for law enforcement, Ari Knazan and Jason Rebsch are your guys. With their amassed knowledge of police work and their years of Jiu-Jitsu they realize just what an impact this kind of training can have on officers mentally and physically. Equipping officers with hands...

  16. EP 8 - Brandon James

    Take care of your people. That is the sentiment expressed by Sgt Brandon James. A connection to previous Leaderist guest, Chief Andy McCurdy's brother, Patrick, led Brandon down the path towards law enforcement, mentorship, and leadership. Brandon embraces his role and emphatically reminds his...

  17. EP 7 - Matt Domyancic

    What does Officer Wellness have to do with our community? Everything. From training preparedness to optimal mental health, our communities expect that the officer arriving on scene is in the proper physical and mental condition to meet the needs of that situation. Matt Domyancic has dedicated a...

  18. EP 6 - Rosell Ellis

    Rosell Ellis is an officer in the area he grew up in. He believes it's important to stay true to his experience, his "story", of growing up around police officers...which might surprise you. He has been working in patrol and as a school resource officer. He saw it as his job to build…

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  19. EP 5 - Tyson Shumway

    Tyson Shumway is an officer in a large department in California who has a unique perspective. As a former academy instructor he get’s to see he recruits evolve throughout the process. Tyson shares with us his insight on this transformation, he’s experiences with the community, and maybe most...

  20. EP 4 - Currie Myers

    Retired Sheriff Currie Myers, Ph.D., is a senior Visiting Fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. He has spoken on criminal justice public policy across the country. Sheriff Myers was a participant in the White House’s 2015 Criminal Justice Reform Summit. He has a combined 30 years of...

  21. EP 3 - Craig Hanaumi

    Craig Hanaumi is a police officer for Bellevue PD in Washington and is all about connecting with the community. All you have to do is peruse his IG to get a sense for what kind of cop he is. When he’s not skateboarding and playing with the local youth, he’s prioritizing his defensive tactics...

  22. EP 2 - Andy McCurdy

    When you combine courage, compassion, and competence, Chief Andy McCurdy believes you’ve got yourself an effective leader both in the community and the workplace. He has seen community service save careers and end a pervasive “us vs them” mentality. In an age and occupation where negativity is...

  23. EP 1 - Meet Your Hosts

    Meet your hosts, Lexi Harris and Cali Hinzman! Get to know these two as they discuss their history in law enforcement and their vision for The Leaderist. These are not your average cops and this is not your average leadership podcast. It's slightly above average...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Leaderist is a podcast about improving the relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve through enhanced leadership.

HOSTED BY

Cali Hinzman

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The Leaderist is a podcast about improving the relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve through enhanced leadership.

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The Leaderist has 23 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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The Leaderist is created and hosted by Cali Hinzman.
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