Having the Presence of Leadership

Since we're at the start of the NFL season, I'll make an odd comparison: Good leadership presence and a good defense are alike because they can both travel.

What do I mean? Whether home or away, a stifling defense can be counted on. Whether a corporate CEO or a police chief, good leadership presence is essential.

While that might sound like a stretch, Andrew A. DeMuth Jr., founder for leadership development and training company Leading Blue, makes a similar point (without the strained analogy):

Leadership presence, interchangeable with executive presence, is that intangible leadership quality, that “missing link,” that can propel a leader to great standing or rob them of their credibility and following.

Andrew lays out the five elements for a strong leadership presence, and it's worth a read.

Other stories to check out this month:

• How do agencies ensure that body camera footage accurately reflects what an officer perceived during an incident?
• These leadership quotes and mottos are indispensable for every police chief
• A new Joint Operations Facility in Missouri how a single public safety hub can improve coordination and emergency readiness.

—Joe Vince
News Editor