Critical Victories
Critical Victories
John M. Collins
Critical Victories is a weekly executive coaching webcast for leaders and professionals in positions of public trust. Hosted by John M. Collins from his office in Southfield, Michigan, Critical Victories explores contemporary leadership issues through the lens of current events. As an executive coach and successful executive leader, John advocates for executive leadership practices that build the trust and confidence we all hope to have in our public and private institutions - including the press, corporations, government agencies, criminal justice, healthcare, and elective office. The Critical Victories webcast airs each Wednesday at 8am. For information about John and his practice, please visit www.criticalvictories.com.
0057: The Buffalo Mass Shooting
Ten people were massacred in a grocery store on Saturday May 14, 2022. The press quickly latched on to what appeared to be racial motives, but did their ideological biases blind them to what was actually the cause?
May 18, 2022
41 min
0056: Are You a Thinker?
In this first exploration of Gallup's Strength Coaching model, John Collins discusses the power and risks of being a strategic thinker. John M. Collins is an executive leadership coach specializing in people, teams, and organizations in positions of public trust.  Critical Victories is released on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 8AM wherever you download your favorite podcasts. To learn more about John and his practice, please visit www.criticalvictories.com.
Apr 20, 2022
35 min
0055 - Overcommitted Families
Many professionals are struggling with the intense burdens of challenging home lives marked by little relaxation time, over-scheduled children, and couples who don't have the time and energy for each other.  To think that this does not come with enormous social, medical, and economic implications is a mistake.
Mar 23, 2022
38 min
0054 - The Juwan Howard Incident
University of Michigan's head men's basketball coach, Juwan Howard, physically attacked an assistant Wisconsin coach during a post-game scuffle in Madison. Because head coaches serve in positions of public trust, the stakes are high when situations like this erupt.
Feb 23, 2022
30 min
0053 - Conspiracy Theories
In this episode, John discusses the leadership significance of Dr. Martin Luther King, and he explores the scientific basis for conspiracy theorizing.
Jan 19, 2022
36 min
0052 - Rethinking Our Criminal Justice System
The American criminal justice system depends on agencies whose chief executive officers are elected officials.  But there seem to be no accountability for how - or if - these officials collaborate with each other to prevent crime from happening in the first place.
Dec 15, 2021
21 min
0051 - Seriously? Bickering in a Mass Fatality Investigation?
The investigation of the deaths of four students at a high school in Oxford, Michigan is underway, but not without a few bumps - and egos - in the road.
Dec 6, 2021
26 min
0050 - Flash Riots and their Social Causes and Consequences
A retired major-city police chief predicts that recent flash mob robberies will spread across the country if something isn't done.
Dec 1, 2021
22 min
0049 - Kyle Rittenhouse and the Child Problem
Our criminal justice system has proven to be ineffective in accommodating the nuances of child development.  Kyle Rittenhouse's trial highlights why police and prosecutors need to modernize their understanding of adolescence.   John Collins is an executive leadership coach specializing in public safety.  Critical Victories is released Wednesdays at 8am wherever you download your favorite podcasts.  To learn more about John and his practice, please visit www.criticalvictories.com
Nov 24, 2021
25 min
0048 - Who Cares About Public Safety?
Effective leadership in public safety would seem to involve the setting of specific goals, but it doesn't.  The result is a lack of direction and focus on achieving the kind of safety that every community deserves. John M Collins is an executive leadership coach specializing in public safety. Critical Victories is released Wednesdays at 8AM wherever you download your favorite podcasts. To learn more about John and his practice, please visit www.criticalvictories.com.  
Nov 17, 2021
28 min
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