Michael’s Homecoming
by Joe Fox What was standard, was gone. No two memorial services were the same. Very few bodies had been recovered. Some families had memorial services only. Many families had wake services in funeral homes, but without a body. My sister and brother-in-law decided...
Could it be that his greatest gift in life was to bring out the good in others?
Today is the 6th anniversary of the passing of a little buddy of mine, Uri Benefeld. As a little boy he was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a rare form of the disease that leads to the degeneration of muscles. On his 8th birthday, May 8, 2008, which was...
The most somber and difficult ceremony in policing, a line of duty funeral
A funeral for a police officer killed in the line of duty is like no other funeral I will ever experience. Unfortunately, in my 37-year career in the NYPD I have been to many of them. Hours before the funeral, in every station house - every police facility -...
Lollipop Moments
Greetings everyone. Please see the video above. I probably saw it 1,000 times, and I hope to see it many more. I open every seminar I do with this. I believe it speaks not only to leadership, but to life. And leadership is about life. It’s not a magical place that...
Those Caterpillars Will Become Butterflies
Hello everyone. “The Little Prince” is one of my favorite books. It is written as a children’s book but it has so many powerful life lessons. Here is one of my favorite quotes from the book: “Well, I must endure the presence of a few caterpillars if I wish to...
My Foray Into Podcasting
Good morning everybody. My relatively new transition has and continues to open up so much in my life, and I thank each of you for that. In particular, I am enjoying experiencing podcasts. It is my pleasure to have come to know a true artist in the field, Mike...
Finding the American Dream – With a Little Help from the NYPD
I would like to share how I came to become “brothers” with my dear friend, Mr. Lam. In about 1987 NYPD Lieutenant Jimmy Woods was a sergeant, training rookies in the 72nd Precinct, Sunset Park. One day Jimmy went up to the detective squad to check on things. One...
Listen to Me Speak on the Progressive Podcast
I am so appreciative of Craig Cody for inviting me on his “The Progressive Podcast” series. I really loved connecting with him and getting to know him better, and chatting about leadership/life - what we all share passions for. Thank you for listening to this....
“Only” a Cop
In early 2000 when I was a new Borough Commander of Brooklyn South, then rookie Captain Dave Barrere (now two star Chief, Queens South) gave me an article, “Only A Cop.” (Please see link below) He thought I would enjoy it, and he was on the money. I shared it with...
The Secret to a Happy Life
Below is a text version of how I conclude all of my presentations. I hope some of you enjoy giving the concept some thought. Coming to this place in my life has been quite powerful, and I certainly enjoy sharing it. Thank you for your part in that. By a show of...
Michael’s Homecoming
by Joe Fox What was standard, was gone. No two memorial services were the same. Very few bodies had been recovered. Some families had memorial services only. Many families had wake services in funeral homes, but without a body. My sister and brother-in-law decided...
Could it be that his greatest gift in life was to bring out the good in others?
Today is the 6th anniversary of the passing of a little buddy of mine, Uri Benefeld. As a little boy he was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a rare form of the disease that leads to the degeneration of muscles. On his 8th birthday, May 8, 2008, which was...
The most somber and difficult ceremony in policing, a line of duty funeral
A funeral for a police officer killed in the line of duty is like no other funeral I will ever experience. Unfortunately, in my 37-year career in the NYPD I have been to many of them. Hours before the funeral, in every station house - every police facility -...
Lollipop Moments
Greetings everyone. Please see the video above. I probably saw it 1,000 times, and I hope to see it many more. I open every seminar I do with this. I believe it speaks not only to leadership, but to life. And leadership is about life. It’s not a magical place that...
Those Caterpillars Will Become Butterflies
Hello everyone. “The Little Prince” is one of my favorite books. It is written as a children’s book but it has so many powerful life lessons. Here is one of my favorite quotes from the book: “Well, I must endure the presence of a few caterpillars if I wish to...
My Foray Into Podcasting
Good morning everybody. My relatively new transition has and continues to open up so much in my life, and I thank each of you for that. In particular, I am enjoying experiencing podcasts. It is my pleasure to have come to know a true artist in the field, Mike...
Finding the American Dream – With a Little Help from the NYPD
I would like to share how I came to become “brothers” with my dear friend, Mr. Lam. In about 1987 NYPD Lieutenant Jimmy Woods was a sergeant, training rookies in the 72nd Precinct, Sunset Park. One day Jimmy went up to the detective squad to check on things. One...
Listen to Me Speak on the Progressive Podcast
I am so appreciative of Craig Cody for inviting me on his “The Progressive Podcast” series. I really loved connecting with him and getting to know him better, and chatting about leadership/life - what we all share passions for. Thank you for listening to this....
“Only” a Cop
In early 2000 when I was a new Borough Commander of Brooklyn South, then rookie Captain Dave Barrere (now two star Chief, Queens South) gave me an article, “Only A Cop.” (Please see link below) He thought I would enjoy it, and he was on the money. I shared it with...
The Secret to a Happy Life
Below is a text version of how I conclude all of my presentations. I hope some of you enjoy giving the concept some thought. Coming to this place in my life has been quite powerful, and I certainly enjoy sharing it. Thank you for your part in that. By a show of...