Week 1 - The 5 W's of Monty C. - Leadership in the Public Sector: Law Enforcement
The first W refers to who, as in who is Monty. I am the author and creator of the blog entitled Leadership in the Public Sector.
For the past 26 months, I have undertaken a rigorous course of study to prepare me to master the concepts, theories, and applications of an administrator in the public sector, specifically the Masters in Public Administration (MPA) program at Troy University, Troy, Alabama. I am quickly drawing to an end the courses to satisfy the graduate degree requirements for an MPA, with only PA-6665 Leadership and PA-6699 Capstone left to accomplish.
I currently have 24 years in local and state government as a public administrator in law enforcement, with progressive experience.
I hold a Bachelors of Arts in English from the Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, along with certificates in law enforcement, emergency management, protective services, and administration. The Citadel is where my formalized leadership development occurred: Citadel Cadet Leader Development
The second W refers to what, as in what is the purpose of the blog. This blog will cover relevant issues in public leadership, especially my point of view as a state law enforcement officer. I will offer comparisons and, at times, contrasts of particular leadership concepts, styles, theories, and characteristics of leadership relative to law enforcement. I will draw upon my experience, research, and understanding of leadership from these facets, along with ideas and suggestions from my contemporaries in my Leadership course (Troy University, PA6665 Leadership, Term 4 - 2018, Dr. Tammy Esteves).
The third W refers to when, as in when will I post and update this blog. I will typically post weekly, depending on how certain aspects of leadership strike me during the week, along with the current topic in the course presentation.
The fourth W refers to where, as in where can you find this blog. I am using Google's Blogger platform to accomplish my weekly posts. You may see the permanent link to the Leadership in Public Sector: Law Enforcement at https://mpaleadership.blogspot.com.
Finally, the fifth W refers to why, as in why I choose to create and post to this blog. Everyone from students in grade school to executives in companies, corporations, agencies, and governments have experienced an individual or individuals that have influenced them in some form or fashion, whether in a positive way or even negatively. I have had such experiences in my nearly 24 years in law enforcement. If I can share an honest comparison or contrast to recognized leadership concepts, styles, theories, and characteristics of those individuals that influenced me and my career in law enforcement, then it is my intention to provide my experiences to others so they may glean an understanding of how leaders (or non-leaders) can affect a young law enforcement officer and their career.
I hold a Bachelors of Arts in English from the Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, along with certificates in law enforcement, emergency management, protective services, and administration. The Citadel is where my formalized leadership development occurred: Citadel Cadet Leader Development
The second W refers to what, as in what is the purpose of the blog. This blog will cover relevant issues in public leadership, especially my point of view as a state law enforcement officer. I will offer comparisons and, at times, contrasts of particular leadership concepts, styles, theories, and characteristics of leadership relative to law enforcement. I will draw upon my experience, research, and understanding of leadership from these facets, along with ideas and suggestions from my contemporaries in my Leadership course (Troy University, PA6665 Leadership, Term 4 - 2018, Dr. Tammy Esteves).
- Week 1 – The 5 W's of Monty C. - Leadership in the Public Sector: Law Enforcement
- Week 2 – Open Mic - Some not so Random, but Random post on Leadership in the Public Sector
- Week 3 – Academic journal article on leadership and its relevance to law enforcement.
- Week 4 – Open Mic - Some not so Random, but Random post on Leadership in the Public Sector
- Week 5 – Lincoln on Leadership: Executive Strategies for Tough Times by Donald T. Phillips, my thoughts
- Week 6 – Open Mic - Some not so Random, but Random post on Leadership in the Public Sector
- Week 7 – thoughts on Leadership Legacy
- Week 8 – Open Mic - Some not so Random, but Random post on Leadership in the Public Sector
- Week 9 – Leadership Manifesto
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| Donald T. Phillips 978-0446394598 |
The third W refers to when, as in when will I post and update this blog. I will typically post weekly, depending on how certain aspects of leadership strike me during the week, along with the current topic in the course presentation.
The fourth W refers to where, as in where can you find this blog. I am using Google's Blogger platform to accomplish my weekly posts. You may see the permanent link to the Leadership in Public Sector: Law Enforcement at https://mpaleadership.blogspot.com.
Finally, the fifth W refers to why, as in why I choose to create and post to this blog. Everyone from students in grade school to executives in companies, corporations, agencies, and governments have experienced an individual or individuals that have influenced them in some form or fashion, whether in a positive way or even negatively. I have had such experiences in my nearly 24 years in law enforcement. If I can share an honest comparison or contrast to recognized leadership concepts, styles, theories, and characteristics of those individuals that influenced me and my career in law enforcement, then it is my intention to provide my experiences to others so they may glean an understanding of how leaders (or non-leaders) can affect a young law enforcement officer and their career.
Monty -
ReplyDeleteI love the ending quote that your provided to your introductory blog. It is often that someone influences our live and has no idea how they changed it. The person being influenced may not say anything as simple as "thank you" or they may not even realize it for years to come. We all have that story of someone who did something impactful in our lives that we will not forget. I'm sure being in law enforcement you have seen a variety of those between different departments at work as well as different citizen activity you are involved in. I look forward to hearing more throughout your blog.
Monica
Monica and Monty,
DeleteIt is so true. We do affect others and hopefully it is in a positive way. Interpersonal communication skills are used by professions like law enforcement. Being adept at using those skills can help you develop into a leader. When you treat people with respect, and you know what you are talking about, they will follow you.
Angela