Inside the Mind of Keith Grounsell: International Policing, Undercover Ops, and Leadership Lessons
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Inside the Mind of Keith Grounsell: International Policing, Undercover Ops, and Leadership Lessons
On today’s episode, I sat down with Keith Grounsell—a two-time chief of police, DEA special agent, and international law enforcement leader—with nearly 27 years of experience taking on everything from undercover narcotics to fighting global corruption. Keith shared powerful lessons on leadership, innovation, and never taking “no” for an answer, whether it’s solving budget challenges or building trust with the community. If you want to level up your leadership mindset and get inspired to break barriers in any industry, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
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On today’s episode, I sat down with Keith Grounsell—a two-time chief of police, DEA special agent, and international law enforcement leader—with nearly 27 years of experience taking on everything from undercover narcotics to fighting global corruption. Keith shared powerful lessons on leadership, innovation, and never taking “no” for an answer, whether it’s solving budget challenges or building trust with the community. If you want to level up your leadership mindset and get inspired to break barriers in any industry, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
On today’s episode, I sat down with Keith Grounsell—a two-time chief of police, DEA special agent, and international law enforcement leader—with nearly 27 years of experience taking on everything from undercover narcotics to fighting global corruption. Keith shared powerful lessons on leadership, innovation, and never taking “no” for an answer, whether it’s solving budget challenges or building trust with the community. If you want to level up your leadership mindset and get inspired to break barriers in any industry, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
Welcome to this episode of “The First Responder Playbook,” where we sit down with Keith Grounsell—a law enforcement professional whose career spans over 26 years and includes an astonishing array of roles and experiences. Host Brent dives deep with Keith, exploring his journey from hands-on policing in municipalities and counties, to undercover narcotics work, to serving as a chief of police twice, and even taking on international policing missions across Afghanistan, Haiti, West Africa, and beyond.
In this conversation, Keith shares candid stories from decades on the front lines, discussing the realities and challenges of modern law enforcement. He reflects on what drew him to public service, the critical importance of leadership, and how hands-on experience—whether in dispatch, corrections, patrol, or undercover work—shapes a stronger officer and agency. Brent and Keith also tackle tough topics such as corruption, the changing landscape of technology and policing, the opioid crisis, and why strong, ethical leadership should never be sacrificed for politics.
Keith doesn’t just tell stories; he offers hard-earned wisdom for anyone in law enforcement or public service, emphasizing the need for continual learning, mentorship, and supporting those around you. Whether you’re interested in law enforcement, leadership, or just love powerful stories about service and resilience, this episode brings you insights you won’t want to miss.
So grab your headphones—this is an episode packed with experience, passion, and a call to action for making a real difference in our communities.
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