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UP-CLOSE an action plan to address defciencies. Participants then investigate the role Accountability plays with respect to leadership. BWW Leadership Tactics attendees participate in guided discussions designed to highlight the critical need for personal and professional accountability of self and of others. Leaders who hold both themselves and their followers accountable begin the process of building trust. Trust is perhaps the most essential element of leadership. Among other topics, BWW Leadership Tactics participants are exposed to best practices for goal setting; directly, but compassionately, addressing failures to perform; providing timely, relevant feedback; and techniques for having productive developmental conversations with followers. Nurturing is truly the Flame that distinguishes BWW Leadership Tactics from any other leadership style or approach. It is an essential component of transformational leadership. Unlike men, women enjoy the freedom to fully embrace it because it is coded in our DNA. BWW Leadership Tactics attendees experiment with and explore means by which to leverage this phenomenal strength, using techniques such as empowering, delegating and coaching. Guided discussion and exercises explore the nuances of inspiring multi-cultural, multi-generational workforces and best practices for developing and harnessing the power and creativity of a truly collaborative work environment. The fnal Flame is built around a discussion of Ethics. BWW Leadership Tactics attendees have an opportunity to refect upon personal value systems and evaluate their alignment with organizational mission and values. Guided discussion and exercises focus upon the importance of an ethical component in the decision-making process. Participants explore developing strategies for managing risk that refect a sense of values and sound judgment. Participants also have an opportunity to review case studies, draw independent conclusions, and render value judgments on a variety of ethical dilemmas. The Four Flames approach found in BWW Leadership Tactics provides a comprehensive framework for female leaders and aspiring leaders to develop practical leadership tools, acknowledge and un- 64 LAW and ORDER I October 2013 The fourth Leadership Tactics "Flame" is Ethics ... aligning personal value systems with organizational mission and values. derstand the subtleties of gender bias, and develop/enhance the confdence to lean forward in leadership positions, all while remaining true to our authentic selves. This BWW course challenges women in public safety professions to refect and identify their own values, goals, strengths and limitations in a safe, supportive, empowering environment. Armed with this increased level of self-awareness, when the time comes and opportunities arise, true Warrior Women will not hesitate to welcome the additional challenge and responsibility of leadership. Beyond the high-quality academic content and practical tools lies another powerful facet of BWW Leadership: mentoring. This often overused term holds deep meaning at LouKa Tactical. We recognize the power of positive role models in the lives of future leaders. We also recognize that among the most critical tasks of leadership is developing future leaders. BWW Leadership Symposiums provide networking, coaching, and mentoring opportunities for women in public safety felds, by establishing a physical and social network designed to connect Warrior Women at every rank and capacity of the industry, from all parts of the country. Sci- ence tells us that women who see and are infuenced by positive female role models are far more likely to step forward and "answer the bell" in their own work environments. The mission of LouKa's BWW Leadership Tactics is to help build competence, confdence, and strive to further propel women into formal and informal leadership positions in public safety-related felds regardless of rank. Women have added great value to public safety professions over the past half century. BWW Leadership Tactics is specifcally designed to focus on the value added and to help further develop current and future female public safety leaders to establish strategic vision and address the challenges of public service during the next half century, and well beyond. P.J. Thompson has worked in public safety felds since 1982, in a variety of leadership positions. She has been a federal agent and certifed instructor since 1991 and is currently working with LouKa Tactical in the area of Leadership Training and Organizational Development. LaO Post your comments on this story by visiting www.lawandordermag.com