Courageous Leadership with Travis Yates Podcast examines what it means to be a Courageous Police Leader. Join us weekly as the concepts of Courageous Leadership are detailed along with interviews with influencers that are committed to leading with courage.
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About the Host
Bestselling Author / Keynote Speaker / Leadership Instructor
Dr. Travis Yates, a 30 year veteran of law enforcement, is one of the most prolific writers in law enforcement and one of the most popular speakers in the industry. Over the last two decades his seminars on risk management, officer safety and leadership have been given to thousands of law enforcement professionals across the globe including 45 states. His articles have been read by millions of people and his leadership principles have been adopted by countless law enforcement leaders across the globe.
Travis has been published hundreds of times in various publications including The Daily Caller, Law Officer Magazine and Police One. His expertise in various areas of law enforcement have been featured in media outlets such as Fox News, CNN, ABC, USA Today, Associated Press and many others.
Travis is the author of the best-selling book, “The Courageous Police Leader." He is a widely sought out speaker for law enforcement agencies, schools, businesses and conferences. His seminars range from leadership, tactics, survival, and resiliency.
Travis has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Spanish and a Master of Science Degree Criminal Justice from Northeastern State University. He obtained his Doctorate Degree from Liberty University with a focus on Strategic Leadership. His dissertation research filled a significant gap in research to the law enforcement profession that focused on how communication by leaders affected the overall performance of agencies. Travis is a graduate of the 227th session of the FBI National Academy, the Police Executive Development & Leadership Program and certified trainer for the IACP Leadership in Police Organizations. He has taught university level courses to thousands of students over the last twenty-five years and continues that today. He is a sought-after court expert in various areas including patrol, policy, pursuits, and tactics and has testified on behalf of law enforcement officers in several states.
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