What happens when a top-arresting police officer realizes handcuffs aren’t solving homelessness? Meet Officer Nate Schwiethale, whose radical shift from enforcement to empathy created a national model for community policing. After watching the same people cycle through jail day after day, Nate pioneered the Homeless Outreach Team, helping 1,500 people find housing and reducing arrests by 84%. In this episode, discover the mindset shifts, vulnerable moments, and partnership strategies that transformed not just his approach, but an entire system. From coffee runs to housing vouchers, Nate proves that building trust beats building statistics every time.

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Wired to Lead, hosted by Julia Lefevre, explores the intersection of neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and leadership. Each episode dives into practical strategies and inspiring stories designed to help leaders build self-awareness, resilience, and authenticity in their leadership style. Whether you’re an emerging leader or an executive, Wired to Lead provides tools to develop emotional intelligence, improve team dynamics, and lead with greater clarity and purpose.