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
Beyond Policy: How Leaders Build a Culture That Performs
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This episode is sponsored by TOUGHBOOK by Panasonic Connect: Rugged Reliable, Ready for Anything.
Creating a culture of excellence within a law enforcement organization is not accidental; it is a direct reflection of leadership, accountability, and daily behaviors. In this first installment of a two-part series, we will examine what organizational culture truly is, and more importantly, what it is not.
In this episode, we will challenge the notion that culture is defined by mission statements or policy manuals. Instead, it is shaped by what leaders’ model, what they tolerate, and how they develop their people. From coaching and mentoring to discipline and recognition, culture is built, or eroded, through consistent leadership actions.
Sheriff Ashley Henson serves as the 50th Sheriff of Paulding County, Georgia, assuming office in January 2025. A lifelong resident of Paulding County, he has over two decades of experience within the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, having served in key operational and leadership roles including Uniform Patrol, K-9, SWAT, and Public Information. His career reflects a steady progression of responsibility, combining tactical expertise with a strong emphasis on organizational leadership, communication, and accountability.
In addition to his operational background, Sheriff Henson has played a significant role in shaping internal culture through policy development, professional standards, and community engagement. A graduate of Leadership Georgia, he remains actively involved in regional leadership and advisory initiatives. Sheriff Henson holds both a bachelor’s degree in criminology and a master’s degree in sociology from the University of West Georgia and continues to prioritize leadership development, mentorship, and service within his organization and community.