Leadership APB
Leadership APB will engage law enforcement and public safety executives in discussions on timely and current topics affecting first responders around the world. Our guests will share their leadership and managerial philosophies and successes and obstacles they have encountered in their careers. The podcast series are free audio programs distributed to FBI National Academy Associates’ members and other law enforcement executives that provide our communities, states, countries, and profession with the highest degree of law enforcement professionalism and expertise.
Leadership APB
Your Resilience: The Wheelbarrow Effect
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We live and work in a profession that truly does have such an impact on so many lives. We see courageousness, sacrifice, integrity, and so much more out of the men and women serving our communities. What we don’t see is the overlying and underlying costs that these me an women go through professionally and personally, nor do we often see the impact it has on our families. This episode is dedicated to the men and women in public safety and to their families in hopes that we gain a better understanding of this burden and how to help build resilience while serving.
Doug Monda, a retired narcotics agent, is a leader in the field of mental health advocacy for first responders and their families. After his own personal struggles with depression and a failed suicide attempt in 2013, Monda has dedicated his life to helping first responders acknowledge and address career related mental health issues afflicting the responder community.
As the founder of Survive First, Doug’s visionary leadership has paved the way for greater access to crucial mental health resources, ensuring the well-being of those who serve our communities.
As a law enforcement spouse, Karen Monda has seen firsthand the devastating effects of a loved-one’s battle over depression, PTSD, and attempted suicide. With a strong background in education, leadership, and mental health advocacy, Karen’s expertise cultivates a culture of excellence and trust in the first responder community through integrity and purpose. Karen's strategic planning skills and ability to drive growth have been instrumental in advancing the mission of Survive First. She oversees the day-to-day operations, ensuring that the organization remains responsive to the evolving needs of first responders and their families.