Poetry
Perspective
Hello everyone. I thought I would share some of a chat that we had with the server at dinner last night. A bubbly and upbeat person, she was very open to conversation, so much so that I wondered whether or not other people in the restaurant were waiting for their food. She beamed when she spoke…
Read MoreBelieve in a child
Years ago, a cop in the 77 Precinct, Crown Heights, caught a young boy doing something mischievous. The cop, Dave Watson, saw something in this young man. He made a decision to connect with him, rather than take enforcement action. Dave would become his mentor. Ruben Cespedes would soon become an NYPD Explorer, joining an…
Read MoreInterdependence
Hey friends! Below is a concept I have been working on recently, thoughts on the mindset of “interdependence.” Life can be quite rewarding and inspiring when we are able to get that point, but of course it is not always easy. We are so often pulled back to, “What about me?” We certainly do weave…
Read MorePurposeful Moments
Purposeful moments, purposeful life. Have a keen eye Happy Saturday everyone! I would like to share something with you. Below is a text version of how I conclude all of my presentations. I hope some of you enjoy giving the concept some thought. Have a wonderful day everyone! And thank you. By a show of…
Read MoreTimmy Roy Formula
When I became the borough commander of Brooklyn South in May of 2000, I was excited to start the planning of my first Labor Day Parade. It was a huge event, with well over a million people attending and about 8,000 cops assigned throughout the day. I decided to hold a pre-event presentation for the…
Read MoreLeadership is a lot like gardening
Leadership is a lot like gardening. Provide a little water, some sunshine, some protection from toxic elements, a lot of nurturing and most important of all, never step on the flowers. Joe Fox Reflection: That concept actually came to me back in the mid 90s when I was the commanding officer of the 71 Precinct…
Read MoreSpecial Night With The NYPD
What a special night I had! What a great move the NYPD made making Deputy Inspector Frank Giordano the commanding officer of the 71 Precinct in Crown Heights. Frank is an outstanding leader and everywhere he has worked morale has gotten better than it was before he got there. Policing in Crown Heights is very…
Read MoreFor the Very First Time
My dearest Joseph My little boy I have loved you forever Always will I have always known you Forever will But I just met you For the first time Your little heart beats Your eyes roam, searching So much you’ll see So much more you’ll feel But I just met you For the first time…
Read MoreFlame
Sitting near my candle I watch the flame, fire It burns, it gives Reaches, stretches To give To give light To give heat It also stretches, reaches to get To get oxygen To fuel itself To live Life is like that Oh, the reciprocal relationship Between giving and getting And that beautiful formula For life…
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