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One component differentiates leadership from management: whether the “leader” uses voluntary or involuntary interactions
All our positive emotion is consumed at work, and we are now trying to find ways to draw from reserves in the emotional bank to keep from snapping at home
Let the filter kick in and do what it should for a minute or two
Passion isn’t part of a healthy relationship
Without communication, there would be no relationship
We often create our lists based on experience
It's important to unpack and assess the life experiences packed into our mental backpacks
What is important to you? Is it your title, salary, or pension? This question is answered easily if you ask someone while they’re at work
All relationships suffer from resentment at some point
What does the word "vulnerability" mean to you as a First Responder? What's the first thing that comes to mind? After over 30 years in the fire service, I can tell you what I used to think it meant
I often wonder why the fire service isn’t better off than it is, and as any good firefighter does, I begin to formulate plans that will fix all of these problems
Marriage can be difficult, primarily when one or both partners work high-stress jobs with long shifts
There are many good things about working in Fire
From a broad perspective, it is essential that our industry remains relevant and strives to meet the needs of our respective communities
There was a time a couple of years ago when my kids got curious about our family traditions
My first day on the job is one I will never forget
There are many good things about working in Fire
There are many good things about working in Fire
To do the right thing when no one is looking, to stay quiet to protect the information entrusted to you, all while dealing with people who may undermine your spirit for the job
Where you are on the leadership track, whether just starting out, midway through, or on the back half full of reflection and wisdom, oftentimes will reflect your comfort zone when it comes to dealing
Hunt for the good stuff and celebrate it
What’s your view look like? In the fire service, every person has a job or function to perform
We ought to think more deeply about what it means to serve
Leadership many times starts from within then moves to the outside of us all