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In this episode, Braedon Kruse interviews Chief Lance Arnold about leadership lessons from law enforcement and their parallels to business.

Summary: In this episode of Brews & Business, host Braedon Kruse sits down with Chief Lance Arnold, Chief of Police for Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Together, they explore the parallels between running a business and leading a police department, the importance of wellness and training for officers, and lessons in leadership that apply across industries. Chief Arnold shares stories from his decades in law enforcement, his commitment to community engagement, and his vision for building a strong culture of accountability and trust. The conversation highlights adaptability, transparency, and servant leadership as key elements in both policing and business. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction Braedon welcomes Chief Arnold and sets the stage for a conversation about leadership, law enforcement, and community. 03:00 – Building a Culture of Wellness Lance shares how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was introduced to his department as part of officer wellness and safety initiatives. 10:15 – Lessons from Leadership Surprises Lance describes how he reacts to unexpected initiatives and how leaders should embrace ideas from their team. 18:40 – Parallels Between Business & Policing Discussion on how running…

People in this episode

Host: Braedon Kruse

Guest: Chief Lance Arnold

Topics covered

• leadership
• law enforcement
• community engagement
• business management
• wellness initiatives

Keywords

• leadership
• policing
• business
• community
• wellness
• accountability
• transparency

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

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