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The Leadership Crucible Podcast

The Leadership Crucible Podcast

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Everyone faces crucibles of adversity that make them who they are. Leaders of influence use those moments to help forge themselves into better people and leaders, leaving it better than they found it and paying it forward to the next generations. Join Chief Randy Bruegman for our weekly podcast as he speaks with leaders from all walks of life, exploring and learning from their personal journeys and the crucibles they have faced, as they strive to help others live a life of success and significance.Copyright The Leadership Crucible 経済学
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  • Inside the California Highway Patrol: A Bold New Era with Commissioner Sean Duryee
    2025/09/16
    Public trust in law enforcement has never been more important — or more complex. In this episode of The Leadership Crucible Podcast, Retired Fire Chief Randy Bruegman sits down with Commissioner Sean Duryee, the 17th Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol (CHP), to explore how one of the largest state police agencies in the nation is navigating change.Commissioner Duryee offers a clear, thoughtful look into the internal and external pressures facing public safety leaders today. With a 27-year career spanning every rank in the CHP, his perspective reflects both operational experience and a deep commitment to service. This conversation addresses the challenges of modern policing, from recruiting and retaining the next generation of officers, to embracing transparency, technology, and training that meets today’s demands.Rather than relying on rhetoric or soundbites, Commissioner Duryee speaks to the steady, values-based leadership required to steward a department of over 11,000 employees and a $3.2 billion budget — all while serving millions of Californians.For anyone interested in public leadership, civic responsibility, or how large institutions evolve with integrity, this episode provides timely and practical insight.IN THIS EPISODE:00:00 – Intro: Meet Commissioner Sean Duryee03:25 – The Weight of Leading 11,000 Officers06:40 – Inside the CHP: Scale, Structure, and Mission09:10 – From U.S. Army to CHP: A Journey of Service13:48 – Leading Through Crisis: Mental Health & Critical Incidents17:32 – Culture Change Starts With Listening21:05 – Recruitment, Retention & the New Generation of Officers25:12 – Transparency, Training, and Public Trust28:47 – Technology, Body Cams, & Accountability31:44 – Coaching Basketball and Staying Grounded34:30 – The Power of Humility in Law Enforcement37:15 – Final Reflections: Why Bold Leadership MattersABOUT COMMISSIONER DURYEE:Sean Duryee is the 17th Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol (CHP), appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2023. A 27-year veteran of the CHP and a U.S. Army veteran, Commissioner Duryee now leads the nation’s largest state police agency, overseeing a $3.2 billion operational budget and nearly 11,000 sworn officers and civilian employees tasked with protecting millions across the Golden State.Commissioner Duryee has held every rank in the Department since entering the CHP Academy in 1998, rising through roles such as Academy Instructor, Commander of the Commercial Vehicle Section, Special Representative to the Legislature, Executive Assistant to the Commissioner, and Deputy Commissioner. His leadership has been pivotal in modernizing officer training and advancing public safety initiatives, including the implementation of the Advanced Officer Safety Training Program. He is also a recipient of the Governor’s Employee Safety Award.Beyond his official duties, Duryee is a lifelong servant leader. He’s taught community self-defense courses, mentored youth through local church groups, and spent over a decade coaching high school basketball, where he currently serves as a varsity women’s head coach.Commissioner Duryee holds an A.A. in Sociology from Sacramento City College and a B.A. in Criminal Justice Management from Union Institute & University. He is a graduate of the FBI National Executive Institute (Class #47). His leadership is marked by a firm belief in community service, integrity, and fair and impartial policing — qualities he brings to a new era of law enforcement in California.LINKS & RESOURCES:- Sean Duryee | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-duryee-94b40a36a/) - California Highway Patrol (https://www.chp.ca.gov/) - YouTube | California Highway Patrol (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCHPChannel)- Facebook | California Highway Patrol (https://www.facebook.com/chp/) LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE:- YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@theleadershipcrucible) - Apple Podcasts (https://tinyurl.com/5f2mxvfj) - Spotify (https://tinyurl.com/5xvp5wyu) CONNECT WITH US:- The Leadership Crucible Foundation | Web (https://www.theleadershipcruciblefoundation.org/) - The Leadership Crucible Foundation | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/theleadershipcruciblefoundation) - The Leadership Crucible Foundation | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-leadership-crucible-foundation/) - Chief Bruegman | Instagram (https://instagram.com/chiefbruegman) - Leaders of Tomorrow Podcast (https://www.theleadershipcruciblefoundation.org/leaders-of-tomorrow-podcast)MUSIC CREDITS:Fanfare For The Common ManAscend - Waes Hael (MB018SYEBHE3TNL)This Is The Good Life (Instrumental) - MOONWATER (MB01CTIIAZV80UU)
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    37 分
  • “I Lived in My Car at 18. Now I Run One of America’s Top Cities" | Mike Goodrum of Sugar Land, Texas
    2025/09/04
    “I lived in my car at 18. Now I run one of America’s top cities.” That’s not a soundbite. It’s the real story of Mike Goodrum — the City Manager of Sugar Land, Texas — and a living example of how resilience, empathy, and leadership collide.In this episode of The Leadership Crucible, retired Fire Chief Randy Bruegman sits down with Mike for a brutally honest conversation about what it really takes to lead in public service today. From surviving homelessness to leading through the Parkland High School shooting, Mike shares how hardship shaped his leadership philosophy — and why building trust in government starts with transparency, not perfection.You’ll hear about the problem with political theater, why city leaders must embrace relevance over tradition, and how servant leadership rooted in vulnerability can transform communities from the inside out.This episode isn’t just for public officials. It’s for anyone who wants to lead with heart, build better systems, and create cultures that don’t just survive, but thrive.00:00 – Intro:From Homeless Teen to City Manager03:15 – The Broken Culture of “Perfection” in Government06:42 – Why Empathy Builds Better Leaders10:38 – Surviving the School Shooting Response14:55 – Rebuilding Trust with Transparency18:00 – “Political Theater Is Killing Progress”21:32 – Culture Isn’t Buzzwords — It’s Behavior25:44 – What Young Leaders Need to Know About Relevance28:51 – Humility, Partnership, and the Puzzle of Public Service33:17 – What Real Resilience Looks Like in Leadership36:48 – Final Thoughts: Leading With Purpose and PerspectiveABOUT MIKE:Mike Goodrum is the City Manager of Sugar Land, Texas, where he leads a diverse, inclusive, and award-winning community of over 110,000 residents with a focus on innovation, resilience, and people-first leadership.With more than 25 years in local government — including previous roles as Assistant City Manager of Sugar Land and City Manager of Coral Springs, Florida — Mike brings deep experience in public administration, civic engagement, and organizational development. He currently leads a team of 900+ employees and manages a $350M+ budget, all while maintaining Sugar Land’s AAA bond rating, lean staffing model, and top-tier satisfaction scores from citizens and employees alike.Mike is an ICMA Credentialed Manager and a graduate of Texas A&M University. He’s passionate about building high-performance organizations that blaze new trails — relentlessly pursuing the good so that residents, employees, and businesses can enjoy a life better than they imagined.Whether navigating a city through a mass tragedy like the Parkland school shooting or pioneering transparent governance through crises like COVID, Mike’s leadership is defined by humility, relevance, and results.LINKS & RESOURCES:- Mike Goodrum | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgoodrum25/) - City of Sugar Land (https://www.sugarlandtx.gov/) - City of Sugar Land | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sugarlandtxgov) LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE:- YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@theleadershipcrucible) - Apple Podcasts (https://tinyurl.com/5f2mxvfj) - Spotify (https://tinyurl.com/5xvp5wyu) CONNECT WITH US:- The Leadership Crucible Foundation | Web (https://www.theleadershipcruciblefoundation.org/) - The Leadership Crucible Foundation | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/theleadershipcruciblefoundation) - The Leadership Crucible Foundation | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-leadership-crucible-foundation/) - Chief Bruegman | Instagram (https://instagram.com/chiefbruegman) - Leaders of Tomorrow Podcast (https://www.theleadershipcruciblefoundation.org/leaders-of-tomorrow-podcast)MUSIC CREDITS:Fanfare For The Common ManThis Is The Beginning (Instrumental) - Lights & Motion (MB01ZYTIXH84LK9)This Is The Good Life (Instrumental) - MOONWATER (MB01CTIIAZV80UU)
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    40 分
  • Why Traditional Risk Management Is Failing Companies In 2025 with Dr. Gav Schneider
    2025/08/20
    In an era of global disruption, outdated systems, and mounting complexity, risk management isn’t enough — and leaders who rely on traditional models are falling behind. In this episode, Chief Randy Bruegman sits down with Dr. Gav Schneider — martial artist, risk strategist, and author — to unpack why resilience is the new core competency for modern leadership.Drawing on decades of experience in protective security, executive education, and high-performance systems, Dr. Schneider explains why most risk strategies are reactive, compliance-driven, and disconnected from real decision-making. He introduces the concept of Presilience® — a proactive, opportunity-focused approach that fuses risk intelligence, mindset, and culture into a single leadership philosophy.You’ll hear why post-crisis learning often fails, how siloed thinking undermines innovation, and why building resilient leaders means developing emotional intelligence, adaptability, and ethical alignment across generations.If you’re ready to stop playing defense and start leading through disruption — this conversation is your blueprint.00:00 – Episode Intro & Welcome02:20 – From Martial Arts to Risk Management06:50 – Why Resilience Begins in the Mind11:33 – What Most Risk Registers Miss15:48 – Beyond Survival: Building Learning Cultures21:00 – How Power Skews Decision-Making25:58 – Tactical Debriefs & the Failure to Learn29:42 – The Human Cost of Organizational Frustration33:04 – Disruption, Mislabeling Risk & Our Role in It36:44 – Leading Through a New Era of Change40:51 – Developing Next-Gen Leaders for Uncertain Times46:38 – Final Reflection & Call to ActionABOUT DR. GAV:Dr. Gav Schneider is a globally respected authority in risk intelligence, resilience, and human-centered leadership. With a background in martial arts, protective security, and behavioral science, he has advised governments, Fortune 500s, and emergency response agencies on how to lead in the face of complexity and crisis.He is the CEO of Risk 2 Solution Group and the founder of the Presilience® framework — a model designed to move leaders from reactive to proactive thinking by embedding resilience, agility, and opportunity-focused decision-making. Gav is also an academic, speaker, and author whose work bridges neuroscience, psychology, and organizational strategy to help leaders thrive in dynamic environments.His latest book, Presilience: Leadership for the Uncertain Future, offers a new playbook for building high-performing teams and navigating polycrisis environments with clarity and courage.LINKS & RESOURCES:- Risk 2 Solution Group (https://risk2solution.com/) - Dr. Gav’s Book - Presilience (https://tinyurl.com/2sjhx6kv)- Dr. Gav Schnieder | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-gav-schneider) - Risk 2 Solution | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/risk2solution/) LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE:- YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@theleadershipcrucible) - Apple Podcasts (https://tinyurl.com/5f2mxvfj) - Spotify (https://tinyurl.com/5xvp5wyu) CONNECT WITH US:- The Leadership Crucible Foundation | Web (https://www.theleadershipcruciblefoundation.org/) - The Leadership Crucible Foundation | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/theleadershipcruciblefoundation) - The Leadership Crucible Foundation | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-leadership-crucible-foundation/) - Chief Bruegman | Instagram (https://instagram.com/chiefbruegman) - Leaders of Tomorrow Podcast (https://www.theleadershipcruciblefoundation.org/leaders-of-tomorrow-podcast)MUSIC CREDITS:Fanfare For The Common ManThis Is The Beginning (Instrumental) - Lights & Motion (MB01ZYTIXH84LK9)This Is The Good Life (Instrumental) - MOONWATER (MB01CTIIAZV80UU)
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    48 分
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