Knowing Is Not Doing
Lesson of the Day: “Avoid fights if you can, cause there is always a friend.” – BJJ Class Key Points: 1.) Captain Cooks 2.) Crew Lead Training 3.) The Unexpected Twists
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Family First
Lesson of the Day: Simple. Cherish those close to you. Life can change in an instant. Key Points: 1.) Micromanage the process, not the people 2.) Firefighter Down Drill 3.) Everything that goes wrong in my firehouse is my fault.
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Where’s The Fire?
Lesson of the Day: When issues arise, the leader must look at themselves first to see what caused the issue. Key Points: 1.) Daily Training: Drags 2.) OODA Loop 3.) Hidden Fire
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Direct Attack
Lesson of the Day: Understanding situational leadership. There are times where you can delegate and there will be times where direct supervision is needed. Do not be afraid to adjust your settings. Key Points: 1.) Always Learn From a PIA 2.) Working on Being Direct 3.) My Thought on Succession Training
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Be Where Your Feet Are
Lesson of the Day: We live in a world where we always want more. When is enough…enough? Ask yourself, “What do I want to spend my time doing?” Key Points: 1.) Probie Test 2.) A Sneaky Ego 3.) Make Training Personal
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Stressed Out Over A Radio
Lesson of the Day: The more prepared we are the less stress we will have to experience. Key Points: 1.) Truckie Saturday 2.) Got My Cage Rattled 3.) Rolling Too Rough
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Being Present
Lesson of the Day: We follow actions more than we follow words. When in doubt, show people how the work should be done. Key Points: 1.) Show Me, Don’t Tell Me 2.) No Pressure In The Present 3.) Purpose Drives Performance
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Healthy Competition
Lesson of the Day: People will meet your standards whether they are low or high, you just have to help them. Key Points: 1.) Multi-company Drills Spread Best Practices 2.) Raising The Bar 3.) What I Am Learning From A 40-Year-Old Book
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Stop Measuring With Time On
Lesson of the Day: Experience comes from sets and reps, not time. Key Points: 1.) Stretching in Our First Due Area 2.) Setting Up Barriers 3.) How Being Too Emotional Will Wreck You
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We Crave Purpose and Accomplishments
Lesson of the Day: Give purpose by presenting challenges that lead to satisfying accomplishments. This is life over and over again. Key Points: 1.) Don’t Wait To Be Told 2.) Take The Initiative To Reach Your Goal 3.) Saturday Training 4.) Ultimate Training Plan
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