http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/031_EHT–Double_Edged_Loyalty_-_7_14_17_4.46_PM.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS The Double Edge Sword of Loyalty There are bad leaders out there, no doubt “Management reserves the right to manage poorly” What you should expect: Fair & consistent treatment Genuine concern for your wellbeing & development The tools & support you need […]
Setting Expectations: Part 1
http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/Setting_Expectations_Part_1_-_7_21_16_2.47_PM.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS This podcast addresses only three components of setting expectations for your members. It is really one of the most important things you need to do as a newly promoted officer, or if you are trying to gain control of a division, shift or crew. […]
5 Common Mistakes New Fire Officers Make: Video and Podcast
http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/22Five_Most_Common_Mistakes_New_Officers_Make221458928808.mp4Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSSHere is a video of a recent FREE webinar about five common mistakes that new fire officers tend make. These are by no means exclusive, but from my experience are committed by many new officers. -Don’t try to change the world -Don’t have an authority complex […]
For the Good of the Group: Podcast
http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/The_Good_of_Group_-_3_9_16_8.48_PM.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS This episode discusses our intentions and how, as leaders and fire officers, we need to put the group ahead of ourselves. Servant leadership is real and it makes a difference in your relationships and effectiveness as a leader. I have four basic priorities for […]
The Sniper Effect–Bring them Along One at a Time
http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/The_Sniper_Affect_-_2_28_16_9.34_PM.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS This podcast discusses how difficult it can be work and exist in an environment of people that aren’t like-minded. Many of us want to include others in our enthusiasm and pride for our job, and it is not easy to do that. We have to […]
Four Principles for Success for the Fire Officer
http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/4_Principles_for_Success_-_1_13_16_9.48_PM.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS In this episode we discuss four principles that will help the fire officer, or individual in any walk of life be successful and provides guidance in being effective. Be generous Be constructive Be productive Be aggressive I am also attaching a link to the video […]
Set Specific Goals and Objectives
http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/Leadership_Leaning_UP__Goals_and_Objectives_-_1_1_16_10.24_PM.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS This episode discusses the importance of setting very specific goals and objectives. Being specific allows us to create a realistic and attainable plan to achieve our goals. We need to set bench marks and a written record of our progress, successes and set backs. […]
Battalion Chief Officer Development Program-Six Weeks
This class is one I’ve been asked about since rolling out the Company Officer Development Program we’ve been doing for almost two years with great success. The Battalion Chief version is the same format but it is six weeks instead of five and it focuses on issues OFF of the fire ground. Check it out, […]
Core Values
http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/Core_Values_LLU__EHT_-_12_8_15_4.33_PM.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS This episode we discuss the importance of core values when creating your mission plan for progressing and improvement. The core values are our cornerstone about what we are about and who we are. They are not negotiable. Below is an example of some core values […]
Have a Vision!
http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/Have_Vision_-_12_1_15_5.21_PM.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS In this episode I discuss the importance of having a vision. We must have a vision to be able to get where we want to go in life and in our professions. It is imperative that we see where we want to be and create […]