Leading in a Majority Movement in the Fire Service
The fire service is full of strong, assertive individuals. When a majority builds up an opinion, it makes headway downstream leaving only a few untouched in its wake. A...
Fire Chief Asked, “Does Leadership Ever Get Easier?”
Approximately 40% of CEO’s fail in performance expectations within their first 18 months on the job. Zippia analyzed 2110 Fire Chiefs’ resumes and found 28% of those chiefs remained...
Can We Give Stress A Break?
Let me guess, you are still trying to find ways to reduce stress, manage stress, or you just need to give stress a break. If this is you, play...
Wanting To Improve Performance? Try This
Know Thy Self. Be Aware. Self-Awareness. If you are wanting to improve performance, increase your self-awareness! It’s not sexy. It’s not flashy. And frankly, it is not easy. But...
Leadership Needs Balance
My son jumped onto his bike and pedaled his way down the driveway without any guidance or safety net on his first attempt. He had never riden a bike...
Excuses Are Ugly and Limit Growth
Have you ever wondered why people easily pass the blame when the blame is obviously their own? Excuses are ugly and leave a bad taste with others listening to...
Future Leaders Need This Emotional Intelligence Skill For Success
As the famed author and executive coach Marshall Goldsmith says, “What got you here, will not get you there.” Modern and future leaders must be versatile and adaptable. Versatility...
How Empathy Can Fix Communication Issues
During a quarterly review, Sarah had asked Ben his status on a goal he had set at the beginning of the year. Ben reacted in defense and justified his underachieving...
Secrets to Changing Company Culture in the Modern Workplace
Last week I planned out 45 minutes to change my oil and filter in my truck. Two days later I wrapped up my planned 45 minute project. There are...
What Are Soft Skills and Why Are They Important?
When my brother-in-law, a forensic psychologist, asked me, “What are soft skills?” I knew what he was really asking. He wanted my interpretation of the phrase. Most people are...