Part of the Leadership Principles Webinar Series

Thursday, October 2, 2025 | 1 pm Eastern [60 minutes]

Public safety agencies are navigating a pivotal leadership challenge: guiding teams made up of individuals with widely varied experiences, communication styles, and expectations. While generational differences often surface as friction points, whether over policy interpretation, training methods, or work-life priorities, they can also be opportunities for building stronger, more resilient teams. The key lies in leading people as individuals, not stereotypes, and anchoring everyone in a shared mission.

In this Lexipol webinar, part of the Leadership Principles Webinar Series, seasoned leaders Chief (Ret.) Mike Ranalli, Battalion Chief (Ret.) Bruce Bjorge and Chief (Ret.) Dave Funkhouser, discuss bridging leadership gaps across generational lines while exploring how to avoid common pitfalls, foster accountability, and build unity through purpose-driven leadership. Through real-world lessons, attendees will walk away with strategies for flexible leadership, stronger communication, and team alignment, no matter the age or background of their personnel.

You will learn:

  • Why failing to understand individual needs, not generational labels, is a key point of leadership failure.
  • Practical strategies to reinforce accountability and mission alignment across diverse teams.
  • Flexible leadership approaches that strengthen engagement and reduce friction.
  • Common leadership missteps when navigating multi-generational dynamics—and how to avoid them. 

Presented by:

Battalion Chief (Ret.) Bruce Bjorge
Director, First Arriving
Founder, OG Society
Chief (Ret.) Dave Funkhouser
City Administrator, City of Kiel (WI)
 
 
Chief (Ret.) Mike Ranalli
Market Development Manager
Lexipol
 
   

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