Protect The Team
Lesson of the Day: It is not us versus them, it is just us. Key Points: 1.) Everyone Leads 2.) Too Many People 3.) Full Calendar
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Have the Courage
Lesson of the Day: The ONE thing that would make the biggest impact is for all company officers to have the courage to lead. Key Points: 1.) Talk about assholes 2.) Unpolished courage 3.) The missing ingredient
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Lead Don’t Force
Lesson of the Day: You can only take people to where you’ve been. So you better get out there. Key Points: 1.) Learning as I go 2.) Jiu-Jitsu with my nephew 3.) Reading to my kids
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Things Don’t Have To Be That Hard
Lesson of the Day: Change your thinking to change your results. Key Points: 1.) How to H.O.T. Recap 2.) Make it happen 3.) Find Out
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Everybody Wants To Be In Charge
Lesson of the Day: There is no point in complaining. Just fix it and move on. Key Points: 1.) 2 Alarm Fire 2.) Pointing Fingers 3.) Get your house in order first
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He Was Excited To Train
Lesson of the Day: There is only one way to get better at something. You have to continually do it. The more you do it, the better you’ll get. Key Points: 1.) Working on the truck 2.) My Probie’s Goal
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Displaying Strong Leadership
Lesson of the Day: Work Harder Key Points: 1.) Instead of Bitching, Just Fix It 2.) Get Worked Up or Just Fix It 3.) Questioning Is Not Complaining
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Sugar Coated Lies
Lesson of the Day: When we sugarcoat the truth to be nice, we can actually make it worse. Key Points: 1.) How being nice has backfired 2.) Being direct with evaluations
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My Experience with Fire Combat
Lesson of the Day: Let the drill be the teacher. Key Points: 1.) Engine boss main objective 2.) Make it happen 3.) How to make it “Advanced”
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My Thoughts on Power
Lesson of the Day: Power can create a false sense of importance. Focus on what’s right not who’s right. Key Points: 1.) A Day As The Battalion Chief 2.) I’m Not That Good 3.) Gate Keepers
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