the leaders role - bc first responders' mental...
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The Leaders RoleFirst Responders Mental Health Conference
DSEP - Promoting Excellence in Policing
Leaders Need to Lead in a New way
DSEP - Promoting Excellence in Policing
DSEP - Promoting Excellence in Policing
The Research Says – 4 Takeaways1. Leaders must demonstrate, deliberately and overtly, support for their employees
health & well being as well as their professional development – VPD EXAMPLE
2. Leaders must spend more time communicating in all areas using various methods but
most importantly being VISIBLE – DPD PODCAST EXAMPLE
3. Leaders must have a plan to have evidenced based programs and training to support
employees mental health and well being. Without #1 & 2 this is not as powerful
4. Finally, leaders must encourage employees to “own” the responsibility for their own
mental health and wellbeing