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.
Recent Episodes
Workicide in Law Enforcement with Stephanie Kiesow
When Stephanie Kiesow hung up her badge and set her sights on academia, she carried with her the silent weight of a career in law enforcement, a weight many of her brothers and sisters in blue know all too well. …
Eureka Leadership Conference: Day 4 with Travis Yates
Unlock the essence of leadership with heartfelt reflections from the Eureka County Sheriff's Department Leadership Conference. This week, we wrap up our series with a special focus on day four, as leadership mavens John Kelly...
Eureka Leadership Conference: Day 3 with Sheriff Wayne Ivey
Imagine stepping up to the leadership plate with the confidence of a seasoned sheriff who's faced down the wildest challenges of the digital age. That's the kind of transformative knowledge we're imparting as we sit down with...
Eureka Leadership Conference: Day 2
Discover the essence of leadership that resonates beyond badges and ranks, as we unpack the learnings from the Eureka County Sheriff's Department Leadership Conference. With Roland Clee and John Kelly sharing their wisdom, we...
Eureka Leadership Conference: Day 1
Embark on a transformative journey with Travis Yates, as he takes you behind the scenes of a profound week in Eureka, Nevada, at a leadership conference hosted by Sheriff Jesse Watts and Undersheriff Tyler Thomas. Te day one ...
The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton
When Randy Sutton, founder of The Wounded Blue, takes the stage, you can't help but be moved by his stories of valor and sacrifice. Our latest leadership conference episode transports you to Eureka, Nevada, where Randy's powe...
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Recent Blog Posts
The Eureka County Leadership Conference
The closing day of the Eureka County Sheriff's Department Leadership Conference marked a momentous occasion filled with invaluable insights into the art of leadership within the law enforcement community. The last presentation featured Travis Yates,…
The Wounded Blue with Randy Sutton
In a profession that demands courage and sacrifice, the wounds that our law enforcement officers sustain go beyond the physical. The latest episode of the podcast dives deep into the lives of these heroes, bringing to light the oft-ignored struggles…
The Scam of Police Recruiting Companies
In a recent episode of our podcast, we dived deep into the issue of police recruitment and the ostensible solutions that many departments across the nation have been chasing. As the host fervently articulated, the crux of the problem lies not within…
About the Host
Travis Yates
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 Aca… Read More
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