What is the "Leadership Gap"? In law enforcement and public safety, the Leadership Gap is a phenomenon that reflects the failure of leaders to build enough commitment and buy-in from those they lead to institute change and achieve planned outcomes. The presence of a Leadership Gap is indicative of an organization whose leadership is having difficulty motivating and inspiring their colleagues to adopt challenging leadership decisions-some of which may be unpopular or controversial. Some of these decisions can be described as transformational and are necessary to successfully navigate the countless and complex law enforcement and public safety scenarios that are encountered by today's leaders. Fortunately, the collection of leadership strategies contained in this book have been curated to help leaders identify existing leadership gaps in their organizations and take steps to reduce their size and impact for the benefit of their colleagues and communities. Each chapter reveals a decisive compilation of leadership strategies that are proven, practical, purposeful, and evidence-based and supported by professional experience and academia. These strategies are conveyed through leadership methods, activities, opportunities, attributes, styles, and perspectives, helping readers to build greater commitment and buy-in from those they lead, when and where it matters the most-at the frontlines of their organization.
Dr. Paul Rinkoff is a serving senior law enforcement official and leading researcher in the fields of law enforcement and public safety. He currently oversees the professional development and training of North America's fourth largest municipal law enforcement agency. Paul's extensive leadership experience spans multiple commands and agencies. He continues to advance evidence-based knowledge and research in the areas of police leadership and supervision, occupational culture, community policing, and race relations.
Introduction Chapter One: Commitment, Buy-In, & the Leadership Gap Chapter Two: Causes of the Leadership Gap and the Top-Down Approach Chapter Three: How to Control the Leadership Gap and the Bottom-Up Approach Chapter Four: Keep Investing in Frontline Leaders Chapter Five: Know Your Leadership Style Chapter Six: Transformational Law Enforcement Leaders Chapter Seven: Community-Oriented Leadership & The Shortcomings of COP Chapter Eight: Community-Oriented Leadership & Investing in COP Chapter Nine: The Importance of Public Perception for Leaders Chapter 10: Evidence-Based Leadership Strategies - A Case Study Conclusion Notes Index About the Author
