Creating a Path: Learning to Lead through Resiliency (Jason Devlin)

Описание: Jason Devlin will present Creating a Path: Learning to Lead through Resiliency at the 2026 ILEETA Conference and Expo in St. Louis, 16–21 March 2026.
👉 https://www.ileeta.org/conference/

A NOTE FROM THE LEARNING LAB
ILEETA Deputy Executive Director Joe Willis sat down with Sgt. Jason Devlin for a Learning Lab conversation about the moments that shape leaders. Jason shares how a single “punch in the mouth” moment changed his perspective on leadership, resiliency, and what it really takes to build lasting change. This conversation is designed to give context before the course, reinforce key ideas after the course, and deliver practical takeaways for trainers and leaders who may never make it to the conference.

COURSE CONTEXT
Course Title: Creating a Path: Learning to Lead through Resiliency
Instructor: Sgt. Jason Devlin
Course Length: 1 hour 45 minutes
Event: 2026 ILEETA Conference and Expo
Location: St. Louis, Missouri | 16–21 March 2026
🗓️ Find this course on the conference schedule:
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ABOUT THE CONVERSATION
Most leaders can point to a defining moment that changed how they see themselves, their work, and their responsibility to others. In this interview, Jason Devlin describes his “bang” moment, a sudden, unexpected event that forced him to rebuild from the ground up. Without giving away the full story (save that for the classroom), Jason explains what happens in the aftermath of a major setback and how leaders can move from collapse to clarity.

Jason breaks down the practical mechanics of resilience: recognizing when your internal dialogue shifts into victim mode, identifying what you can and cannot control, and taking the next right step forward. He also previews two “game-changing” leadership tools that anchor his session: creating lasting change and embracing accountability. The goal is not motivation for motivation’s sake. It is to walk out with concepts you can apply immediately, personally, professionally, and organizationally.

This conversation is especially valuable for trainers and leaders because it models how storytelling can elevate instruction. Jason connects his experience to leadership and instructor development principles that translate directly into the classroom and the workplace.

TOPICS DISCUSSED
The “bang moment” and how it changes your leadership lens
Why resilience starts with self-awareness and self-talk
What you can control when everything feels out of control
The next right step after a professional setback
Two leadership tools that drive real change: change and accountability
Why storytelling makes instruction stick, longer than slides ever will

WATCH OR LISTEN
🎥 YouTube – Full Learning Lab Interview
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🎧 Podcast – ILEETA Learning Lab
https://www.ileeta.org/learning-lab/
(Also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and most major platforms)

CONNECT WITH THE INSTRUCTOR
Jason Devlin
NextGen Field Training
Website: https://www.nextgenfto.com/contact

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The ILEETA Learning Lab features conversations with conference instructors and training leaders to share insight, experience, and practical ideas that inspire excellence in law enforcement training. These conversations are designed to complement conference courses, support instructors, and extend learning beyond the classroom.

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