OMG, it's January 2022 and I'm awestruck! Not only do our nation's 911 professionals continue to amaze me and be the heroes we know and love, but this month Moetivations celebrates 10 years of serving 911 agencies, their leaders, dispatchers, and telecommunicators. Wow, what a ride it's been! I didn't plan to be an entrepreneur, but a decade ago I hit burnout. And instead of finding another job, I launched Moetivations to help you...us...conquer the... Read More

For decades, kids have encountered cliques, bullies, nerds, jocks, and those deemed the "popular people," all as part of growing up. For the past 20 years, law enforcement, teachers and educational professionals have been training, teaching and speaking to these kids about the perils and consequences associated with the mistreatment of others. Anti-bullying and character based communications has long been part of this K-12 curriculum…teaching respect, honesty, loyalty, and caring as the foundation of developing... Read More

You are saving lives, listening to humans having some of the worst days ever and rarely finding debriefing moments to heal. This important work takes a toll on your physical, mental, and social wellbeing. The subsequent feelings are often left unhealed, unresolved and misunderstood. Having a Peer Support Team means not being alone, connecting with individuals who understand you, really hear you, and are willing to help. The purpose of peer support is not to... Read More

When you give up being right, it doesn t mean you are wrong. This will serve any relationship you have in life...and in work. Choosing to pause the back and forth causes you to actively hear what others are saying and gain perspective. When you stop working so hard to prove that you are right, you engage in learning, understanding and can see the bigger picture much more easily. In the long run, understanding becomes... Read More

Get your rest, exercise, try to be mindful, and always remember to find time to relax. As a diligent and hardworking public safety professional, you've likely heard this advice and much more. Your role in this important work cannot be generalized, over-stated or ignored. By important work, I mean your self-care! Without this, the other important work that you do--being an integral part of public safety and saving lives--becomes wearisome and even debilitating. Focusing on... Read More