Dr. Michelle Gundy shares her journey from the military to earning a doctorate in organizational change and leadership. She discusses her research on trauma-informed policing and the importance of being trauma-informed in law enforcement. Dr. Gundy emphasizes the need for self-reflection and self-awareness in order to address and understand the impact of trauma. She also highlights the gap between research and practice in law enforcement and the importance of evidence-based policing. The conversation explores the concept of evidence-based practices in the fields of corrections and policing. It discusses the importance of relying on research and data to inform interventions and decision-making. The conversation also highlights the need for rehabilitation and long-term solutions in reducing violence and addressing mental health issues in correctional facilities. It emphasizes the challenges faced by small police departments in accessing research and training resources. The conversation touches on the topics of defunding the police, the militarization of police, and the role of nonprofits in supporting law enforcement. It concludes with advice on networking and setting goals for personal and professional growth.

keywords

veterans, employment, trauma-informed policing, organizational change, leadership, self-reflection, evidence-based policing, evidence-based practices, corrections, policing, violence reduction, mental health, rehabilitation, research, training, small police departments, defunding the police, militarization of police, nonprofits, networking, goal setting

takeaways

• Dr. Michelle Gundy transitioned from the military to earning a doctorate in organizational change and leadership.
• She conducted research on trauma-informed policing and the impact of trauma on law enforcement.
• Being trauma-informed means understanding how trauma impacts behavior and recognizing the signs of trauma in oneself and others.
• Self-reflection and self-awareness are crucial for personal growth and improvement.
• There is a gap between research and practice in law enforcement, and evidence-based policing is needed to bridge that gap. Evidence-based practices are crucial in developing effective interventions and decision-making in corrections and policing.
• Long-term solutions and rehabilitation are necessary in reducing violence and addressing mental health issues in correctional facilities.
• Small police departments face challenges in accessing research and training resources, leading to an evidence-to-action gap.
• Defunding the police may not be the solution, but rather increasing funding and resources for evidence-based practices.
• Nonprofits play a significant role in supporting law enforcement and bridging the gap between research and practice.
• Networking and setting goals are essential for personal and professional growth.

titles

• Understanding Trauma-Informed Policing
• The Importance of Self-Reflection and Self-Awareness The Role of Nonprofits in Supporting Law Enforcement
• Addressing Violence and Mental Health in Correctional Facilities

Sound Bites

• "If you're not reflecting back on the work you're doing, there's really no room for growth."
• "If everyone's telling me the same thing about my behavior and how it impacts them, maybe I'm the problem."
• "Police are starting to work. We're venturing into a modern era of policing and police are starting to listen to researchers and academics."
• "What do we know that works, right?"
• "Does it make them more violent in the long run? Absolutely."
• "What does evidence-based policing mean in terms of, is there a gap in the actual police force in doing evidence-based investigations now?"

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Background

03:18
Transitioning from the Military to a Doctorate

11:33
Research on Trauma-Informed Policing

25:15
The Gap Between Research and Practice in Law Enforcement

31:06
Evidence-Based Practices in Corrections and Policing

32:44
Addressing Violence and Mental Health in Correctional Facilities

34:35
Challenges Faced by Small Police Departments in Accessing Research and Training

39:28
Rethinking the Approach to Policing: Demilitarization and Rehabilitation

45:29
The Role of Nonprofits in Supporting Law Enforcement

55:17
Networking and Goal Setting for Personal and Professional Growth

summary

In this conversation, Derek Wilson interviews Dr. Jerry Washington about his career transition from the military to civilian life. They discuss topics such as luck, job satisfaction, and finding a sense of importance in one's work. Dr. Washington shares his perspective on luck and how it relates to being prepared for opportunities. They also explore the concept of job satisfaction and the importance of finding fulfillment outside of work. The conversation highlights the need for veterans to redefine their identity and find satisfaction in various aspects of their lives. In this conversation, Derek Wilson discusses his experience as a recruiter and career coach, as well as his views on AI in the workplace. He emphasizes the importance of recruiters embodying the qualities they promote in the military and advises recruiters to put their best foot forward and prioritize the needs of the country. As a career coach, Wilson has worked with numerous veterans and civilians, and he highlights the significance of self-efficacy in helping individuals achieve their career goals. He also discusses his book on AI and its potential impact on the workforce, emphasizing the need for ethical considerations and the power of consumer influence.

keywords

career transition, luck, job satisfaction, identity, fulfillment, recruiting, career coaching, self-efficacy, AI, workplace, ethics

takeaways

• Luck can be influenced by being prepared for opportunities
• Job satisfaction may not come from the same level of importance as in the military, but can be found in other aspects of life
• Transitioning from the military involves redefining one's identity and finding fulfillment in multiple areas
• Finding a sense of importance and satisfaction in work requires aligning actions with personal values and goals Recruiters should embody the qualities they promote in the military and prioritize the needs of the country.
• Self-efficacy is a key factor in helping individuals achieve their career goals.
• AI has the potential to revolutionize the workplace, but ethical considerations and consumer influence are important.
• Collecting and analyzing data from veteran employment podcasts can provide valuable insights into the current state of the field.

titles

• The Importance of Job Satisfaction
• Redefining Identity and Finding Fulfillment The Role of Self-Efficacy in Career Coaching
• Analyzing Veteran Employment Podcasts for Insights

Sound Bites

• "Being prepared for an opportunity will increase the likelihood that that opportunity will be used or accomplished."
• "You may not find a job that satisfies you like the one you had before."
• "I can find that level of satisfaction that I felt from the Marine Corps, but it actually feels even better because it's throughout everything that I do on a daily basis."
• "What piece of advice do you have for recruiters right now trying to get people to come join the military?"
• "Self-efficacy is really key. Just hearing that a person can potentially do even more than what they're doing now or accomplish something that they may believe that at the time that they can't."
• "AI is an extension of ourselves, even more so than previous tools created. It attempts to mimic what we already do."

Chapters

00:00
Influencing Luck and Being Prepared for Opportunities

13:10
Redefining Identity and Finding Fulfillment

26:20
Aligning Actions with Personal Values and Goals

28:42
Recruiter Behavior and Attracting Candidates

35:54
The Role of Self-Efficacy in Career Coaching

43:58
AI's Impact on the Workplace and Ethical Considerations

57:49
Analyzing Veteran Employment Podcasts for Insights