Gentle Art of Leadership Podcast – Adam Lunn

Introduction

Adam Lunn, a former Boulder police officer, shares his profound and life-altering journey in this powerful episode. While on duty, Adam responded to a call involving a severely intoxicated individual. Following standard procedure, he and his team transported the individual in a vehicle ill-suited for the situation. Tragically, upon arrival at the station, the individual had passed away. What followed was a harrowing experience that changed Adam’s life forever. Placed on leave and later charged with manslaughter, Adam fought hard during his trial but was ultimately found guilty. Accepting the consequences of his actions, he served his sentence with courage and resolve. During this challenging chapter, Adam devoted his life to God, finding solace and purpose through faith. This episode is a sobering exploration of the cost of inaction—how the things we fail to do in pivotal moments can have far-reaching consequences. Adam’s story is one of accountability, redemption, and transformation, offering valuable lessons about the weight of our decisions and the path to rebuilding a life after tragedy.

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Highlights From The Episode

  • Time: [00:01:33]
    Introduction of Adam Lund
  • Time: [00:01:37]
    Adam’s first podcast experience
  • Time: [00:01:47]
    Meeting through mutual friend Leslie Coy
  • Time: [00:02:05]
    Connection with the Coy family
  • Time: [00:02:22]
    Tragic loss of the Coy children’s father
  • Time: [00:02:43]
    Organizing camping trips for Coy kids
  • Time: [00:03:04]
    Updates on the Coy children
  • Time: [00:03:21]
    Shared church experiences with the Coy family
  • Time: [00:03:39]
    Maintaining communication during incarceration
  • Time: [00:04:05]
    Observations of the Coy children’s abilities
  • Time: [00:04:35]
    First meeting at a tournament
  • Time: [00:05:00]
    Memories of martial arts competitions
  • Time: [00:05:35]
    Max’s jiu-jitsu skills and competition
  • Time: [00:06:10]
    Coaching and communication during matches
  • Time: [00:06:36]
    Max’s promising abilities in jiu-jitsu
  • Time: [00:07:09]
    The importance of relationships
  • Time: [00:07:18]
    The impact of faith on life events
  • Time: [00:08:16]
    Beginning of Adam’s incarceration story
  • Time: [00:08:19]
    Adam’s career as a sheriff’s deputy
  • Time: [00:09:34]
    Incident leading to charges
  • Time: [00:10:00]
    Transporting intoxicated individuals
  • Time: [00:11:02]
    Incident with intoxicated college student
  • Time: [00:12:06]
    Encounter with Demetrius
  • Time: [00:13:02]
    Decision to handcuff Demetrius
  • Time: [00:14:12]
    Explanation of handcuffing for safety
  • Time: [00:15:19]
    Communication with Demetrius
  • Time: [00:16:11]
    Transport van setup and challenges
  • Time: [00:18:06]
    Decision-making during the incident
  • Time: [00:20:33]
    Handling Demetrius’ resistance
  • Time: [00:22:22]
    Struggles with securing Demetrius
  • Time: [00:23:00]
    Arrival of additional officers
  • Time: [00:24:08]
    Monitoring Demetrius in the van
  • Time: [00:26:09]
    Decision not to re-engage with Demetrius
  • Time: [00:27:01]
    Arrival at the addiction recovery center
  • Time: [00:28:13]
    Demetrius’ condition and medical response
  • Time: [00:30:39]
    Aftermath and investigation
  • Time: [00:32:05]
    Professional and personal impact
  • Time: [00:33:35]
    Experience with the judicial process
  • Time: [00:33:55]
    Charges and legal proceedings
  • Time: [00:36:05]
    Administrative leave and personal adjustments
  • Time: [00:37:02]
    Volunteering and coping mechanisms
  • Time: [00:38:01]
    Learning about the charges
  • Time: [00:39:02]
    Arrest experience and processing
  • Time: [00:41:03]
    Lack of communication about Demetrius’ condition
  • Time: [00:42:38]
    Legal and emotional impact of charges
  • Time: [00:44:09]
    Trial preparation and legal strategy
  • Time: [00:46:02]
    Details of the trial and defense arguments
  • Time: [00:47:18]
    Examination of evidence and testimonies
  • Time: [00:50:02]
    Differences between jail and patrol training
  • Time: [00:52:18]
    Reflections on training and decision-making
  • Time: [00:54:12]
    Impact of societal attitudes on trial
  • Time: [00:56:02]
    COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on trial
  • Time: [00:57:07]
    Personal feelings and legal representation
  • Time: [00:58:28]
    Trial experience and evidence presentation
  • Time: [00:59:35]
    Demetrius’ intoxication and substance use
  • Time: [01:02:01]
    Medical explanations of Demetrius’ condition
  • Time: [01:04:13]
    Testimonies and trial outcomes
  • Time: [01:06:01]
    State’s arguments and closing statements
  • Time: [01:07:01]
    Jury deliberation and verdict
  • Time: [01:10:43]
    Personal reflections on the verdict
  • Time: [01:14:04]
    Perceived betrayal by colleagues
  • Time: [01:17:00]
    Experiences of family support
  • Time: [01:20:49]
    Personal growth and faith during adversity
  • Time: [01:25:19]
    Transitioning back to family life
  • Time: [01:31:17]
    Adjusting to life post-incarceration
  • Time: [01:34:45]
    Impact on marriage and family dynamics
  • Time: [01:41:00]
    Realizations about personal growth
  • Time: [01:45:00]
    Final reflections and gratitude
  • Time: [01:50:03]
    Closing thoughts and future intentions
  • Time: [01:53:05]
    Concluding message and faith
  • Time: [01:54:03]
    Episode wrap-up and final statements

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