“The Chiefs’ Circle: Combating Isolation in the Most Demanding Leadership Role” 

Dr. Kimberly Miller
Kimberly A. Miller & Associates, LLC

Description: Police Chiefs carry one of the most demanding roles in public service - leading through crisis, scrutiny, political pressure, and organizational complexity while remaining steady, decisive, and accountable. Yet the position can also be deeply isolating, with few places where Chiefs can speak candidly about the weight of the job or gain perspective from those who truly understand it. This session introduces the concept of a Chiefs’ Circle and Executive Peer Support, a structured approach that brings Chiefs together in a confidential environment to share challenges, gain insight, and support one another through the realities of executive leadership. Participants will learn how peer consultation, psychological insight, and intentional leadership dialogue can strengthen resilience, decision-making, and professional longevity, and will leave with a vision for how a Chiefs’ Circle could support leaders across Oregon so that those who carry the responsibility of leadership do not have to carry it alone. (3 Hours F6 Credit)