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Episode 058 of the What's a Hero Podcast dives deep into the complexities of command presence and leadership with Kevin Cyr, a seasoned member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Kevin shares his insights on what it truly means to lead high-performing teams in high-stakes environments. He challenges the traditional notions of command presence as a personality trait, advocating instead for a behavior-based approach that fosters trust and effectiveness within teams.
Throughout the episode, Kevin emphasizes the importance of understanding the 'why' behind decisions, encouraging leaders to engage with their teams by asking earnest questions rather than making assumptions. He highlights the significance of adapting to changing circumstances and the nuances of policing in both urban and rural settings.
Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on the intricacies of leadership, the impact of decision-making on team dynamics, and the critical role of effective communication in high-pressure situations. Join us as we explore the art of leadership with a focus on building trust, accountability, and a clear vision for success.
00:00 - What is a hero? A mythological figure endowed with great strength or ability
01:05 - Command presence is often described as having a personality that exudes gravitas
05:30 - Kevin: It's spelled differently in Canadian so it's spelled wrong
06:07 - There's a Boxing Day in Canada, right? You have Boxing Day
08:04 - There are substantial cultural differences between the United States and Canada regarding suicide
12:45 - You know, we look at SWAT teams as being a use of force
17:24 - I grew up on the east coast, uh, in a small town
21:23 - Canadian military has incredible special forces community, says Jody Mittick
25:28 - Cyr applied to agencies that had SWAT teams in the 90s
29:25 - Mr. Big is a Canadian operation that recruits criminals into fake crime rings
34:06 - Our sentencing laws are so lenient that criminals generally won't fight cops
38:35 - There's new laws coming down and frankly, I haven't been paying much attention
41:10 - You started your first post in a really small isolated community
44:55 - The SWAT program back then was not what it is today
50:26 - There's similarities, but there's differences when dealing with cold weather
54:41 - So you've been on the SWAT team for 22 years now
59:26 - Decentralized command allows negotiators and SWAT to work at cross purposes
01:03:34 - Leadership is challenging because every team has gaps and weaknesses
01:08:07 - We've undertaken two major leadership initiatives to improve our culture
01:11:52 - Flanking is coming around something and dealing with it in a different angle
01:16:55 - Ken: One of the ways we build trust is by having conversations
01:18:52 - Big changes require confidence, according to behavioral economist Daniel Kahneman
01:23:47 - Go back to your why. Everything you're doing is based on why
01:28:24 - Sometimes your why is just not going to be bought
01:32:30 - So what's, what's your, I guess your biggest why or
01:37:06 - He won't tell me. But he says. It has to do with his kiddos
01:37:38 - Kevin Cyr is working on rewriting incident commander training for RCMP
01:40:34 - Kevin Cyr: LinkedIn is super convenient for writing articles about command presence
01:43:21 - Ken Frownfelter: Kevin Cyr talks about leadership and how to deal with people
01:47:16 - President Obama expresses appreciation for all those who support our heroes
01:48:14 - All the stuff that we talk about with all the guests on this podcast could happen

Jocko Willink

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA)

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Extreme Ownership Academy

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