Have you ever felt this pull to do well at work and be a “good” partner, parent, or friend? Does it feel like you are not doing enough at work and in life – like you are just getting by? Have you ever felt like you want to do more than survive? Your professional endeavors and personal satisfaction don’t have to be at odds! In this webinar, you will leave with practical ideas, tools, and strategies for simple changes tha...

Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a widely known theory about what drives motivation in people. In this webinar, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs will be evaluated to determine how our style of supervision or culture of our organization affects our employees. We need to ask the following questions as we assess how Maslow is used in our organizations: Does an organization meet the basic employee needs of feeling safe in the workplac...

Actively Caring for People is a process founded by Dr. E. Scott Geller, Distinguished Professor from Virginia Tech. The process is based on a proven behavior model which serves to enhance civility in both community and organizational settings. First responders will learn the importance of the seven principles that can drastically transform the overall climate of an organization and a community. Criminal Justice and related professionals are we...

Being a leader is rewarding. It comes with a lot of responsibilities, struggles and work, But, if done well, it can lead to a purposeful career and life. Women often face unique hurdles as they take on leadership roles. We will identify those hurdles and learn how to get over, around or through them. We will talk about how shortcuts in all our minds have created a likability hurdle for those women who assume leadership roles and what we can do...

Firearms are inherently lethal when combined with intimate partner violence (IPV). Victim advocates serve on the front lines of IPV and receive training on the basics of safety planning, risk assessment, and state and federal firearm laws. Yet, advocates do not receive specific training on how to discuss firearms with victims. This gap in knowledge leads advocates to feel uncomfortable and unlikely to address firearms with victims. Advocates n...

Each summer, thousands of the most prominent fire and emergency service leaders from across North America and around the globe come to FRI to learn, network and collaborate together. FRI education covers all areas of the emergency service: Navigating the political environment Managing change Ethical leadership EMS issues Career development And more FRI attracts hundreds of exhibitors to showcase the newest fire service innovations in apparatus...

Using a research-based forensic interview protocol is important for gathering as much accurate information as possible from children about crimes they have experienced or witnessed. This webinar will provide an overview of a modified form of the National Institute of Child Health and Development (NICHD) interview protocol. The pitfalls associated with asking compound, direct, suggestive, and leading questions will be discussed. Participants wi...

Anyone who has been inside of a jail or prison can imagine the toll it takes on the millions of people in the U.S. who live and work there. Amidst calls for reform nationally in the criminal justice system, the Connecticut Department of Correction, Yale Justice Collaboratory, and LaGratta Consulting partnered on a project to test whether targeted training and engagement with corrections officers could reduce stress and improve well-being and c...

This is Part 1 of a two-part series. During this webinar, you’ll learn the 4 key elements to powerful and engaging testimony. We’ll look at the rules of the road for testifying in this new and caustic environment. Find out what the jury “needs” from you and how to engage them. See how your body language can multiply the impact of your testimony. And learn the simple secret weapon that no one tells you about. Whether you...

The mass demonstrations of 2020 and 2021 have been different than previous years. Recently, increasing numbers of mass demonstrations and protests have been about and directed toward law enforcement. These demonstrations have been planned and coordinated, effectively leveraged social media and messaging applications, and used more advanced logistics and tactics to counteract known law enforcement and government response strategies. They have b...