The Brotherhood Coaching Show: Recent Episodes

John Lovato Jr.

If you’re looking to learn what it takes to become the role model you looked up to then you’ve come to the right place. When we all take ownership of ourselves and set the right example, great things happen.

You may be asking why this is so important.

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Be Curious, Not Judgmental | The John Lovato Show Episode 284

Lesson of the Day:  Just ask

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John

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Nothing Changes Until You Change | The John Lovato Show Episode 283

Lesson of the Day:  Do different things to get different results

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John

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Multiple Ways | The John Lovato Show Episode 282

Lesson of the day

Stop Expecting Yourself From Others

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John

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281:  Make it Fun

Lesson of the day

Check our ego and help others

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280: Mentors Matter

Lesson of the day

It’s not about rank, it’s about the people you influence

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279:  Forward Command

Lesson of the day

It works until it doesn’t work

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Lesson of the day

Ask the right questions

Questions Answered

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Lesson of the day

Live your true life 

Questions Answered

  1. No one that isn’t willing to do something about it gets to complain!
  2. ownership with many new firefighters. this is becoming a partime job to many.

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276:  Making the best of a bad situation 

Lesson of the Day

We too often want black and white solutions in a grey world.

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John

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Lesson of the Day

No one asks for help but everyone wants to help

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Lesson of the day

Idle hands are the devils workshop

Questions Answered

  1. Buddy vs Boss

2.  Morale, keeping guys motivated

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Lesson of the day

Idle hands are the devils workshop

Questions Answered

  1. Buddy vs Boss

2.  Morale, keeping guys motivated

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Lesson of the day

Experience shapes our perspective 

Questions Answered

  1. Team building on the Dept, we have about a 50/50 mix of long term vets and new recruits.

2. Training Ideas  - mental health  in the ranks

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Lesson of the day

Experience shapes our perspective 

Questions Answered

  1. Team building on the Dept, we have about a 50/50 mix of long term vets and new recruits.

2. Training Ideas  - mental health  in the ranks

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Lesson of the day
You are what you routinely do

Questions Answered
1) How do you balance it all?

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Lesson of the day

The Results are your answers.

Questions Answered
1) Become the best I can be
2) I’m the best at everything

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Lesson of the day
Relationships are everything

Questions Answered
1) My challenge is getting the firefighters to work with me as I am a new Chief to them and new to the Department.
2) My #1 challenge is securing a career position

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Lesson of the day
Doing the job is the solution

Questions answered
1) Trying to change the culture of, “we’ve always done it this way.”
2) Chief will not implement new policies due to fear of upsetting other groups and morale is low

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Lesson of the day
Do More

Questions answered
1) Becoming a better leader
2) the money sucks I can go be full time on ambulance for alot more money

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Lesson of the day
Do what makes you happy

Questions answered:
1) How to keep the drive for the job you had when you started.
2) Time management

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Lesson of the day:

"It is what it is"

Questions answered:

1) How to motivate line officers?

2) How to keep a great department great.

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Lesson of the day: Have a plan

Questions Answered:

1) I’m being micromanaged. How do I accept it or change it?

2).Reaching the one guy that knows the fire service inside out but bitches about all issues and backs out when empowered and given the tools to correct the issue

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Lesson of the day: No ones coming to save you

Questions Answered:

1). As a new company officer I’m having issues with just the day to day planning of trainings and making sure that I fit them in.

2) We don’t see a lot of fire, our challenge is keeping our eye on the prize throughout the year. We sometimes lose sight of our mission as volunteers.

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Lesson of the day:

Train others to take over for you

Questions Answered:

1) Morale and motivation among the department

2) How to bring the department into the 21st century. Not looking to over throw the old way, but help make changes to suit todays way of fire fighting.

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Lesson of the day:

Assume less and ask more questions.

Questions Answered:

1) Confidence and teaching people that it’s okay to be into the job

2) sparking the passion I have, in my firefighters

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Lesson of the day:

Everybody is fighting a battle you cannot see

Questions Answered:

1) Complete task management

2) How do you handle new guys who don’t want to listen and don’t seem to want to be a part of the career.

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Lesson of the day:

Proper preparation prevents poor performance

Questions Answered:

1) motivating fellow officers to be better when they are close to retirement

2) Building a solid mentorship program.

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Lesson of the day:
Be where you’re feet are

Questions Answered:

1). Taking things personally

2) How to stay on the path when my entire department is lazy and unmotivated.

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Lesson of the day:
Set a good example, you never know who is looking up to you.

Questions Answered:

1) cure for retention.

2) How do we keep all the guys interested in progress, instead of the status quo

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Lesson of the day:

Adapt to Win

Questions Answered:

1) High Suicidal rate amongst Fire Personal and how can we truly get the help needed to those in crises

2) Upper management.

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Lesson of the day:

It is what it is.

Questions Answered:

1) what would you recommend for the future when people want to be there but don't?

2) Keeping the crew tight at the station.

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Lesson of the day:

Encourage more than you block.

Questions:

1) Looking at the positives and strengths of the members as well as their opinions.

2) My challenge is finding innovative trainings and getting guys motivated to do them.

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Lesson of the day:

We judge ourselves by our intentions, others by their actions. - Stephen Covey

Questions:

1) How do you break the cycle of “we have always done it this way!”?

2) As a Lt how do I continue Holding people accountable when superiors aren’t?

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Lesson of the day: Make what you want as convenient as possible

Questions Answered: 1) Bridging the gap between the "old" guys and the "young" guys

2) new training ideas for my members

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Lesson of the day: Action is what makes the difference.

Questions Answered: 1) How to engage all ages of members at training.

2) Weak leadership in higher ranks

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Lesson of the day
Its not about rank, its about influencing others.

Questions answered

Keeping people motivated

Getting hired full time at any fire department

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Lesson of the day
Make the position you’re in

Questions Answered

Patience in Changing the culture

Consistency

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Lesson of the day
When it comes to development, never do things for someone that they can do themselves.

Questions answered

motivating millennials

brainstorming effective training exercises that can be completed in quarters as a 3-man company

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Lesson of the day:
Encourage others to call you out when needed.

Questions Answered:
Resources to pass along to firefighters and officers for dealing with the morale and personnel issues in their organizations

How to become a good captain.. I am a new captain.

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Lesson of the day:
Look for challenges

Questions Answered:

Communication with each Shift

importance of training for people. so many different things pulling at members time.

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Lesson of the day:
The only way to know is to do

Points
Boat day
Different crews bring different perspectives

Questions Answered
How to properly lead as I come up through the ranks
Having self doubt in a new officer position.

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LESSON OF THE DAY

Plan Your Day otherwise, you'll lose your day.

POINTS

  • No Rules

  • Best Day Consisted of

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

  1. Being the low man and having to train myself without the      knowledge to do so

  2. Greatest challenge for you Once the times go off?

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Lesson of the Day: Doing nothing brings misery, so find ways to bring purpose to your actions.

Key Points:

1.) Truck Captain

2.) Family Week

3.) I Bought Too Much Crab

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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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Lesson of the Day: It's not what happens but how you react to what happens.

Key Points:

1.) 1st Day Fishing in 3 Months

2.) Boom

3.) Boat Won't Start

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Lesson of the Day: Others are watching your example, so set a good one.

Key Points:

1.) Conversations

2.) A Great Compliment

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Lesson of the Day: Make sure it is worth it.

Key Points:

1.) Lots of overtime

2.) Not much sleep

3.) 2 days to recover

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Lesson of the Day: Plan things that excite you.

Key Points:

1.) Seeing a variety of cultures

2.) Time is running out

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Lesson of the Day: You have control over you, so what are you going to do?

Key Points:

1.) Overwhelming Theme

2.) Favorite Quotes

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Lesson of the Day: Priorities shape our decisions.

Key Points:

1.) White Belt Frustrations

2.) Master's Denied

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Lesson of the Day: We criticize in others what we see in ourselves.

Key Points:

  • Liam and the remote
  • Criticizing others

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Lesson of the Day: If it frustrates you then it's a sign that you must be the one to find a solution to the issue.

Key Points:

  • Push solutions down
  • What I'm not seeing
  • My solution

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Lesson of the Day: Be strategic with your efforts.

Key Points:

1.) How do you develop others?

2.) Do you have a formal program?

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Lesson of the Day: "You have to earn it!"

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Lesson of the Day:There is always more we can do. 

Key Points:

1.) I was excited

2.) Wait What?!?

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Lesson of the Day:

Overhaul heavy amount of fire with foam and fire watch, if at night.

Key Points:

1.) First On Scene

2.) Take 2

3.) PIA

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Lesson of the Day:

Our experiences shape our perspective and our perspectives create our reality.

Key Points:

1.) Mandatory Class

2.) Argument Avoided

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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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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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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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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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Lesson of the Day:

It's rarely as bad as we make it out to be in our heads.

Key Points:

1.) Taking criticism

2.) The drill I was dreading

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Lesson of the Day:

Measure what matters.

Key Points:

1.) It worked for me

2.) Engineer to Fire Chief

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Lesson of the Day:

Progress takes time. Don't aim for perfection. Focus on improving.

Key Points:

1.) The probies are signing up

2.) Do a little bit at a time

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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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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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Lesson of the Day:

We can't change the past. We can learn from it and not repeat it.

Key Points:

1.) Searched For Training

2.) My First Fatality

3.) Probies First

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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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Lesson of the Day:

Start looking at problems you encounter as challenges you have not beaten yet.

Key Points:

1.) We are just problem solvers

2.) Jiu-Jitsu Concepts

3.) Too Much Mulch

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Lesson of the Day:

Knowing the right way is only half of the battle. Helping others the right way is the hard part.

Key Points:

1.) Not Knowing Better

2.) Knowing Better

3.) Responsibility To Help Others

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Lesson of the Day:

Sharing our experiences and lessons learned helps the next generation.

Key Points:

1.) Search With Recruits

2.) What We Learned

3.) What We Were Told

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Lesson of the Day:

We must be tested to measure our effectiveness.

Key Points:

1.) I Didn't Defend The Choke

2.) Test Yourself

3.) Show Me, Don't Tell Me

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Lesson of the Day:

Nobody is perfect. Stop expecting perfection from everyone around you.

Key Points:

1.) It's all about how it's prepared.

2.) Experience helps us understand.

3.) Caring too much

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Lesson of the Day:

Prioritize what is most important.

Key Points:

1.) Search Drill at Training Field

2.) Master the Basics

3.) 1 on 1 Lesson at Jiu Jitsu

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Lesson of the Day:

Celebrate your accomplishments and learn from your mistakes.

Key Points:

1.) You win or you learn.

2.) "Don't Read Your Comments." - Joe Rogan

3.) 1 Negative < 3 Positives

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Lesson of the Day:

Our perspective shapes our reality.

Key Points:

1.) Anniversary Tacos

2.) Getting called a hypocrite

3.) Looking for the lesson

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Lesson of the Day:

Staying cooped up is a recipe for disaster. Explore your first due area. Get out and be social on your days off. It's "soul medicine".

Key Points:

1.) The text and the phone call

2.) My unexpected breakdown

3.) Our visit

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Lesson of the Day:

Fight for your right to sweat.

Key Points:

1.) 1st Day Back

2.) All Hands On

3.) What's with all of the computer work?

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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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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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Lesson of the Day:
It's easy to mess up communication. We interpret messages differently. Keep this in mind when miscommunication happens.

Key Points:
1.) The neverending task book
2.) Audibles
3.) Packaging Matters

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Lesson of the Day:

Show others how good you are.

Key Points:

1.) Testing Out

2.) How good are we?

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Lesson of the Day:

Ask for help, no one person has all the answers.

Key Points:

1.) Help from a stranger

2.) Rollovers in the city

3.) A phone call from one of my guys

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Lesson of the Day:

Be hard on yourself but have patience with others.

Key Points:

1.) Handing Off The Tool

2.) Live Rescue

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Lesson of the Day:

Show up and start working.

Key Points:

1.) The Hebrew Hammer

2.) Receiving His Coin

3.) Just Show Up

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Lesson of the Day:
Experience matters, but we can bridge that gap with quality drills.

Key Points:
1.) The calls are not coming in.
2.) How I chased experience.
3.) My plan for my acting captain candidate.

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Lesson of the Day:

There is a good chance you caused some of your own misery.

Key Points:

1.) Flair up after 3 weeks.

2.) Being a fish out of water.

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Lesson of the Day:

It's the journey that makes you appreciate the reward at the end. Without the work, there is no enjoyment.

Key Points:

1.) Elk Trip

2.) $40 per lb. for fish

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Lesson of the Day:

When we lose our cool, we lose the discussion. Learn to control your emotions.

Key Points:

1.) We are rooted in our beliefs.

2.) We are emotional instead of logical.

3.) Learn to flank.

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Lesson of the Day:

Focus on the end result.

Key Points:

1.) I want the same results.

2.) People respond differently.

3.) I have to adapt to them.

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Lesson of the Day:

Praise what you want to see more of and correct what you do not want to see.

Key Points:

Feedback from one of my guys

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Lesson of the Day:

Everyone is someone's child.

Key Points:

1.) Take the Opportunities

2.) My Son Dressed Up Like A Fireman

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Lesson of the Day:

Simple plans reduce anxiety and overthinking. Keep it simple.

Key Points:

1.) Transitioning

2.) My Plan

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Lesson of the Day:

We are products of our environment. Change your surroundings.

Key Point:

Different Crews Have Different Cultures

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Lesson of the Day:

Making a positive impact on a firefighter's career is one of the most rewarding accomplishments. Focus on growing everyone on your team.

Key Points:

1.) Another Year, Another Change

2.) Learning From Each Other

3.) Spread the Good Stuff

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Lesson of the Day:

Use as little energy as possible.

Key Points:

1.) Escalating Events

2.) Technique Over Strength

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Lesson of the Day:

There is always room for improvement. The trick is to keep your ego in check and not take things so personally.

Key Points:

1.) 2nd Flounder in My Life

2.) PIA of my fishing trip

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Lesson of the Day:

Everything you want takes work. When you do the necessary work, you will have the results. 

Key Point:

Best way to do this...

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Lesson of the Day:

The more you push yourself, the more you learn about yourself.

Key Points:

1.) What a hot streak has taught me.

2.) Recruit forcible entry training.

3.) Progress not perfection

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Lesson of the Day:

There are lessons in everything we encounter. It's up to us to find them and learn from them.

Key Points:

  1. It's not always what you think.
  2. The importance of training for morale.
  3. Flipping problem finders.

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Lesson of the Day:

Those who adapt will win.

Key Points:

1.) How maturity plays a part in adapting.

2.) The importance of sets and reps.

3.) Focus on the end goal.

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Lesson of the Day:

A high functioning team walks together.  There are no super silos. 

Key Points: 

1.) Do More

2.) Getting Behind and Why It's Okay

3.) Team Power

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Lesson of the Day:

Stay focused on results. Life is full of the need to adapt to changes.

Key Points:

1.) Flipping Firefighters

2.) Search With Recruits

3.) Personal Trainer

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Lesson of the Day:

Stay Interested.

Key Points:

1.) 6 New Recruits

2.) Probies a Rookie

3.) Not Following Through

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Lesson of the Day:

Challenges become fun when we increase our skills enough.

Key Points:

1.) Learning About Flow

2.) Examples

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Lesson of the Day:

Accept that nothing will be easy. Challenges will always present themselves. We expect too much emotional energy over challenges. It is easier just to do what you need to do to overcome the challenge.

Key Points:

1.) 8 Alarm Fire

2.) Oh Shit, I'm Sick

3.) "Honey, We Got Water"

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Lesson of the Day:

We want black and white solutions to life in a grey world. Take a proactive approach to your life to win.

Key Points:

1.) Assigning a RIT Team prevents LODD

2.) Covering your face with your shirt prevents CoVID19

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Lesson of the Day:

What's important to us is what we do regularly. So what are you doing now without all of the distractions?

Key Point:

What you do day to day.

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Lesson of the Day:

History repeats itself if we choose not to learn from it.

Key Points:

1.) Can't fix an issue you don't know about

2.) Experiences shape our perspective

3.) The TV series "The Hunters"

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Lesson of the Day:

I've never had a fire go perfectly. I have learned something from each one. Learn from your mistakes and grow. Do not beat yourself up. Nobody has it all figured out.

Key Points:

1.) It was just a kitchen fire.

2.) Beating Yourself Up

3.) Being Outside

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A recording of my presentation for the 2020 Orlando Fire Conference.

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Lesson of the Day:

We tend to do things the easiest way possible. To get more effort, create an environment where more effort is needed.

Key Points:

1.) 5 - 10 - 20 Presentation

2.) Podcast Feedback

3.) Big Takeaway

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Lesson of the Day:

The more experience we gain, the harder it is to change our viewpoint.

Key Points:

1.) Forklift Fun

2.) "You call what we have a training facility?"

3.) Treat People Like People

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Lesson of the Day:

Learn to crawl before you run.

Key Points:

1.) Parking brake to on air 1.21

2.) Balancing everyone's task book

3.) Building on skills

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Lesson of the Day:

The more you challenge yourself, the more fun you'll have.

Key Points:

1.) Playing Games on Easy

2.) Learning New Things

3.) Step Up Your Game

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Lesson of the Day:

If it makes you happy, it's healthy!

Key Points:

1.) Developing and Delivering Training with Jim

2.) My Visit to a New Restaurant

3.) Importance of a Story

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Lesson of the Day:

Be strict in your principles and flexible in your methods.

Key Points:

1.) Brad's Back

2.) Facility Day

3.) Training on Sunday... OMG

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Lesson of the Day:

The Value of Power

Be straight in communication. Say what you mean, mean what you say, and take what you get. 

Key Points:

1.) A Surprise Gift

2.) Where's The Rescue?

3.) I'm not going to pass fish to find fish... shutting the rescue.

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Lesson of the Day:

Be careful about what you choose to focus on. What we focus on can consume us.

Key Points:

1.) Double Pulling

2.) Being Flashed

3.) Birthday Parties

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Lesson of the Day:

To get good at anything we must endure the process.

Key Points:

1.) Our Kids Mimic What They See

2.) Books and EF Online

3.) Total Immersion

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Lesson of the Day:

The way you run your firehouse or department is your leadership development program.

Key Points:

1.) Third Engine by 3 PM

2.) Pointing Fingers

3.) New Custom Offer

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Lesson of the Day:

Any expectation is better than no expectations.

Key Points:

1.) Makes It Impactful

2.) Avoids Groupthink

3.) Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable In One-On-One Situations

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Lesson of the Day:

Focus more on the activity instead of all the things.

Key Points:

1.) Why the Experience

2.) Not Everyone Could Make It

3.) Biggest Grouper I've Caught

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Lesson of the Day:

Anticipate worse case scenarios to prevent poor outcomes.

Key Points:

1.) Stretching At Apartments

2.) Structure Fire Calls x 3

3.) WTF Was I Thinking

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Lesson of the Day:

The best way to hash things out is to put the thoughts into action.

Key Points:

1.) Food Drive

2.) Relay Pumping

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Lesson of the Day:

Waiting is never enough. We have to go and hunt what we want down.

Key Point:

1.) Lecture at jiu-jitsu and how it relates to our job.

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Lesson of the Day:

Don't expect things to be perfect. Learn to adapt to circumstances so you always win.

Key Points:

1.) Pumping Multiple Lines

2.) Fire Combat

3.) What's Next For Brotherhood Coaching

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Lesson of the Day:

Start with yourself first. Then worry about others.

Key Points:

1.) Apartment Stretch

2.) Visitor from Jersey

3.) Class Approval... Thanks, Chief

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Lesson of the Day:

To know what we want, we must see what we want first.

Key Points:

1.) We Are Always Comparing

2.) Feedback After Rolling

3.) The Best Incentive

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Lesson of the Day:

It's not what happens to us. It's how we react to what happens to us that defines us.

Key Points:

1.) Canceled Fishing Trip

2.) Drama in the Park

3.) Fall Fest Fun

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Lesson of the Day:

Keep adapting to the situation.

Key Points:

1.) There is only one way to find out... ASK!

2.) Got an idea... GREAT... be ready to work!

3.) Always try things yourself first

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Lesson of the Day:

Your priorities are exactly what you get done.

Key Points:

1.) Let's Go Shooting

2.) Courage to Conquer Conflict

3.) Book of the Month

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Lesson of the Day:

You'll never know until you try it.

Key Points:

1.) Keep Things Simple

2.) A Phone Call That Has Me Thinking

3.) Time-Boxing My Calendar

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Lesson of the Day:

We only fear what makes us uncomfortable. So if it bothers you, then it is time to face it and embrace it.

Key Points:

1.) Watching My Crew Grow

2.) 2 Probies, 1 Engine

3.) They almost canceled Captain Cook Sunday

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Lesson of the Day:

Control your emotions otherwise your emotions will control you.

Key Points:

1.) Took The Week Off With Family

2.) Wild Jiu Jitsu Roll

3.) Our Chief Is Resigning

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Lesson of the Day:

How we react to what happens to us is EVERYTHING. Work on being more resilient as opposed to wanting things easy.

Key Points:

1.) Last Minute Notice for PR

2.) More Responsibility = More Ownership

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Lesson of the Day:

The words you use matter. "Don't bother showing up if you're not going to wear your gear."

Key Points:

1.) Academy Student Ridealong

2.) Saw Time

3.) Prank 911 Call

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Lesson of the Day:

Our values shape our priorities.

Key Points:

1.) Late Dinner Lessons

2.) Inconveniences VS Problems

3.) Leaving The Academy Early

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Lesson of the Day:

The results I want show up when I overcome my excuses.

Key Points:

1.) Hunting For An Adventure

2.) Learning New Things and What It Does

3.) Adapting To The World

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Lesson of the Day:

Never allow yourself to be too busy for the basics of a healthy life.

Key Points:

1.) Just ASK

2.) Staying Calm

3.) A Story My Mom Shared

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Lesson of the Day:

Big fires equal big problems. Knowledge is only power when it is acted upon.

Key Points:

1.) Car Fire For The Birthday Boy

2.) Crew Lead Training

3.) Together Everyone Achieves More

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Lesson of the Day:

You need to put your workers with your workers or you risk losing them. Keep them happy.

Key Points:

1.) Stir Crazy Workers

2.) Vertical Vent Training

3.) Fire Safety Talk With Four Year Olds

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Lesson of the Day:

To get better we must start now. It takes a lot of reps to make things run better. Start the process now, stop waiting.

Key Points:

1.) Training to Overcome Variables

2.) 2nd Stripe

3.) Pallets Are Just Adult Legos

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Lesson of the Day:

Purposeful work is what we crave and will lead us to happiness.

Key Points:

1.) TV Show: Shooter

2.) Wild At Heart Book

3.) What's Your Mission?

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Lesson of the Day:

Our perspective is EVERYTHING. It determines how we react emotionally to what happens to us. Be cautious to those you surround yourself with and what information you consume.

Key Points:

1.) Lesson from VES Drill

2.) Slow House Woes

3.) An Influential Culture

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Lesson of the Day:

Action Shows Commitment

Key Points:

1.) Reading Smoke Training

2.) 1st Due Drill Lesson

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Lesson of the Day:

I will not expect others to be like me. I will focus on helping them a better version of themselves.

Key Points:

1.) I Train For Me

2.) Say What Needs To Be Said

3.) Let Me Be Me

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Lesson of the Day:

We are the result of the work we did and did not do.

Key Points:

1.) Captain Cooks

2.) Dollhouse Build

3.) Embrace It and Make The Best of The Situation

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Lesson of the Day:

Are you going to be the influencer or are you going to be influenced by others?

Key Points:

1.) Keep It Simple

2.) Whining is Complaint Without Solution

3.) Can't Make Everyone Happy

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Lesson of the Day:

Stop wanting duplicates of yourself! High performing teams need diverse skills.

Key Points:

1.) 1st Due Drill

2.) Chasing Experience

3.) The Make-Up Of A Good Team

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Lesson of the Day:

Success is not money, fame, or rank. Success is measured by those around us.

Key Points:

1.) Masking Up With Gloves On

2.) Test Yourself For Improvement

3.) A Conversation About Success

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Lesson of the Day:

Change is constant. Look at our gear, our SCBA's, and training. The better we adapt, the better we will become.

Key Points:

1.) I Won't Move

2.) Proficiency Drills With Cheif

3.) Run! It's a Quint

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Lesson of the Day:

In the game "Follow the Leader", we follow the actions not the words of the person in front of us. So look at actions not words.

Key Points:

1.) Last Day Of Hydrants

2.) "When You're Not Here"

3.) Lovato Leadership Class Idea

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Lesson of the Day:

We can only handle so much. It's like a fight. How many people can you fend off? Same is true with projects. How many projects can you handle?

Key Points:

1.) 3 Projects At A Time

2.) Buyer For The Boat

3.) Physical Work Is The Best Work

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Lesson of the Day:

"It's not what you preach. It's what you tolerate." -Jocko

Key Points:

1.) My Story Growing Up

2.) Adult Experiences: Backing Down

3.) The Movie: "The Principal"- 'no more'

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Lesson of the Day:

We get done what we prioritize. Everything else is an excuse.

Key Points:

1.) Operationally Ready and Rig Checks

2.) Ladders

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Lesson of the Day:

"It triggers us because it reminds us."

Key Points:

1.) Being different makes you a target

2.) Your triggers are a reminder of what you need to address

3.) Swim lessons with the kids

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Lesson of the Day:

Use the style of leadership needed to get the job done. Some can work autonomously, while others need direct supervision.

Key Points:

1.) The Best Public Relations

2.) Outwork the Probie

3.) Turn Negative Things Into Positive Experiences

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Lesson of the Day:

Reruns, Repeats, and Redos - Senior Captain

Most challenges we face have been dealt with before by others, learn from them or risk learning the hard way.

Key Points:

1.) Takeaways From 20,000 Alarms

2.) 7/8 Day Videos at Dinner

3.) Go With The Gut... A Sleepless Night and A Curveball At Home

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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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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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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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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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Lesson of the Day:

Consistency is key. We like to know what to expect and start looking forward to it. Stay consistent to get lasting change.

Daily agendas and cooking.

Key Points:

1.) Probies Here

2.) Crew Lead Training

3.) Thanks For The Effort

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Lesson of the Day:

Taking care of your people also means challenging them so they grow.

Key Points:

1.) Operations Advisory Board

2.) Sunday's New Routine

3.) Wanting To Train

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Lesson of the Day:

Appreciation goes a long way!

Key Points:

1.) Safety Standdown = Best Practices

2.) Compliment With No Punchline

3.) Incoming Probie

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Lesson of the Day:

You have to care, just not too much.

Key Points:

1.) Hurry For A Cancelled CPR Class

2.) Two-Story Pull

3.) Detailed Kitchen

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Lesson of the Day:

We hate having to remind people but how often do we need reminding?

It's like there is only so much room in our heads and this reveals our priorities.

Key Points:

1.) No Rescue - No Problem

2.) So Many Moving Parts

3.) Who Made The "List"?

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Lesson of the Day:

We assume too much. This creates unnecessary conflict. Clear conversations can clear conflict.

Key Points:

1.) I thought I'd be Zen-Like.

2.) Fewer Frustrations

3.) Less Time Being Frustrated

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Lesson of the Day:

When the recipe is good, the meal will be good. You can have the best ingredients (things), but if we don't cook (train) them correctly the meal will be no good.

Key Points:

1.) Captain Cook Not So Good

2.) The Big Shake-Up

3.) Stand By

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Lesson of the Day:

Memos and SOP's do not change the culture of a department. Influence, building relationships and training does.

Key Points:

1.) Pull over, I am going to puke!

2.) Highrise Ops

3.) Firehouse Visit

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Lesson of the Day:

Focus on the win/win. We get too focused on "my way" instead of "our way".

Key Points:

1.) We Got a Bench

2.) Fog vs. Smoothbore

3.) I'm sorry you have to deal with this.

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Lesson of the Day:
To see where people are at, give them a test. I like to assign training or other station tasks to see where people are at in their work ethic. No repercussions, just a feedback system.

Not done? Then it was not a priority. Everyone is different, some need little to no reminders and some need more supervision.

Key Points:
1.) You Pick Training
2.) Photo Fight
3.) Elevators

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Lesson of the Day:

Our level of effort is in direct relationship with our level of satisfaction.

More Effort = More Satisfcation

Little Effort = Little Satisfaction

Why do families grow strong? EFFORT

Key Points:

1.) Hose With Recruits

2.) Tiller Time

3.) What is your time worth?

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Lesson of the Day:

Well, I tried doesn't cut it. You either did enough work or you didn't.

Key Points:

1.) Extra Training With Recruits

2.) Busy is Debateable...Stockton

3.) Getting More Involved

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Lesson of the Day:

There is too much wasted time on assumptions and stories.

Key Points:

  1. Captain Cook Sunday
  2. Day of Rotating Crews
  3. "You Get Your New Mask Yet?"

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Lesson of the Day:

We saw the pitfall of training. We put recruits in decision-making role (officer) and that's where they struggled the most. It's not their fault. They just were not ready. To improve, we will place an officer to drill with them as the lead next time. As an instructor, look for what you can do better if there's a pattern of failure.

Key Points:

  1. Search Day with Recruits
  2. "Did He Bail on Her?"
  3. Think of Trainings as a Recipe

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Lesson of the Day:

We will never be perfect. We can make progress towards perfection though. Focus on progress.

Key Points:

  1. Teaching PPE and SCBA with Recruits
  2. Can you bid stations? ...NO... Build Relationships
  3. Up since 3 pm

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Lesson of the Day:

People want to do a good job. We rarely have a system to determine if we are good though. Use measurement for feedback. Expectations and performance objectives help set the bar for being good.

Key Points:

  1. Company officer expectations with Recruits
  2. Performance objects are coming
  3. Members are envious of the Recruit Academy

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Lesson of the Day:

The stories we tell ourselves are usually the real problems. Change your story, change your life.

Key Points:

1.) Office Meeting

2.) Deputy pinpointed the real issue

3.) Who's Jocko?

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Lesson of the Day:

It's almost natural to fluctuate in performance. This goes for eating, working out, behavior, etc. When issues arise, it's time for a course correction.

Key Points:

1.) Captain Cook Sunday

2.) Course Corrections

3.) Look At Myself

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Lesson of the Day:

Monday morning quarterbacks are right, but they cheat. Here is why...

Key Points:

1.) New hire lunch

2.) PIA feedback

3.) Ward meeting

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Lesson of the Day:

Doing my own personal PIA. Decision-making changes with the more information we have. We base decisions in the moment with what we have.

Key Points:

1.) Team driven ladder drill

2.) Two-line first in fire

3.) Ask for help

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Lesson of the Day:

The way we choose to respond can make the situation better or worse.

Key Points:

1.) Three-story pull with Battalion Cheif

2.) Chasing shiny objects with Deputy Cheif

3.) "There's going to be a problem."

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Lesson of the Day

Challenging people with important tasks can help them find purpose in their work.

  1. Product of our environment (1-5)

  2. I like Stretching

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LESSON OF THE DAY

Our perception distorts our reality.  Control your impulse when reacting to rumors or what you assume is happening.

POINTS

  1. Captain cook sunday
  2. Jiu Jitsu
  3. Stolen boat

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LESSON OF THE DAY

We can self inflict injuries when we do not have the neccesary KSA'S for the task.

Predictable is preventable.

POINTS

  1. Pot on the stove
  2. LODD report
  3. Crew breakfast

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LESSON OF THE DAY

Progress takes place when we take ownership of our actions.

Learn, share, then grow.

POINTS

  1. 15 min drill
  2. Apartment fire curveball
  3. My audible

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LESSON OF THE DAY

Influence takes time and must be lead with action, follow up, and repetition.

POINTS

  1. Acquired structure recap
  2. Councilman visit
  3. Manifesting Issues

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LESSON OF THE DAY

We chase perfection with complexity.  When it is all said and done, simple process are the ones that get executed.

POINTS

  1. Recap
  2. Probie book
  3. Keep it simple

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LESSON OF THE DAY

Intentions and plans can be awesome, but how good is your implementation?

POINTS

  1. Most amazing fridge
  2. New airpacks
  3. Turn calls into trainings

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LESSON OF THE DAY

The answer always seems to be taking more ownership of any issue going on.  What can "I" do to make this better.

POINTS

  1. Drift is a gift
  2. Caught myself--be better

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  1. Lecture

  2. Hands on

  3. Changing a culture

Lesson:

All obstacles are just speedbumps or "speed-jumps" as I once said on the way to a fire with entrapment.

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  1. Delegating Training

  2. Respond better to be better.

Lesson:

People prefer praise.

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1.  Recap:  Running Calls

2.  Retiree Visit

3.  360 Eval

Lesson:

Be adaptable.

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1.  Busy Day Recap

  1. Preplan canceled = training opportunity

3.  Agree to disagree:  hose/nozzle

Lesson:

Frustrations stem from lack of understanding.  Some need a repetitive and clearer message until they understand.  This takes time and work.

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  1. Recap
  2. Cocos Ave Fire
  3. Self Talk

Lesson:
Where Focus goes, energy flows, so stop focusing on self destructive thoughts or past mistakes. We all make mistakes, stay focused on your mission.

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  1. Recap

  2. The Stories we tell ourselves

3.  Beware:  The accountability Monster

Lesson:

Opinions are not facts.  They are simply a perspective of what is actually happening

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Point #1: our job is to do things, not just talk about doing

Point #2: Personality Test

Lesson: Enjoy each other's differences and make the best of the situation.

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Point #1: island of st 3

Point #2: make it a party

Lesson: make the best of the situation you’re in. It’s up to you and only you

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Point #1: making those struggling teach to show understanding

Point #2: not taking engine oos

Lesson: experiences change us. Be adaptable

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 Bonus:
  1. Most want you to be good, just not better than them

This is why you someone being nick picked

  1. It’s a sign you’re occupying space, you’re a contender. Take it as a compliment
  2. I share to keep myself accountable

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Point #1: taking things personal

Point #2: if it’s important enough to be a problem then it’s important to fix what you can

Lesson: we have the power and ability to change how things affect us

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Point #1: Our opinions are based on our own experiences and though process

Point #2: You do not have to argue when you do not agree

Point #3: Just listen and look for the lesson

Lesson: We will encounter different ways of thinking and acting through our entirely lives. It is so easy to want to push your own way of thinking or acting on others. If you want to learn, then just listen. We do not always have to react to others. Remember, its a choice to react or not react.

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62 is up. IT COMES DOWN TO THE EFFORT YOU PUT IN Thanks for listening and sharing the podcast.

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61 is up. DO THE BEST YOU CAN WITH WHAT YOU HAVE Thanks for listening and sharing the podcast.

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59 is up. Don't be afraid to lead Thanks for listening and sharing the podcast.

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58 is up. What Firefighters like to do.... Thanks for listening and sharing the podcast.

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THE MOST IMPORTANT THING A COMPANY OFFICER CAN DO

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Show Notes:

I know was a good shift because by leaving time I was exhausted

why is it a good thing well as I look at it if you were creating momentum during the day and you're accomplishing things you go to bed tired at night

create goals and crush your goals do a little bit every day

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Oops....

Captain Cook Sunday

Changing my environment to get different results

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To correct poor behavior, relate how what the person is doing is affecting the team.

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Recap of Tuesday May 8th

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So if you want to change things, you gotta lead, just get out there and start doing the right thing and people are gonna follow your lead.

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Earlier this week I had someone ask some questions on team building. They said that was one of the sections that they really liked in the book Fix Your Firehouse. I figured why not just do a post and maybe other people have this question with this. Team building is multiple people overcoming an obstacle together.

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Do you want to know the 3 important Firehouse & Family Balance tips every firefighter should know to be successful in the firehouse and with their family? If you’re a firefighter who wants to know the important tips to be successful in the firehouse and with their family without giving so much to the job that your home life suffers then you need to listen to this immediately to take your Firehouse & Family Balance to the next level.

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Last week, I made a post about keeping members engaged while being at a slow house. So its fitting to address the opposite side of the spectrum and talk about training when your time is limited. There’s a good chance that your station would fall somewhere between this article and the previous one. Everyone is busy. Busy does not mean productive though. To be successful, you must maximize the time that you do have to be as productive as possible. I’m too busy is just another way of saying that it was not a priority. So lets get on with how you can fit in training when your time is limited to do so http://brotherhoodcoaching.com/2018/04/16/the-real-trick-to-fitting-quality-training-in-while-being-at-a-busy-house/

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Do you want to know the 3 simple steps every beginner needs to keep crew engaged in between exciting calls? If you’re a firefighter who wants to keep your crew engaged in between exciting calls without losing momentum and having morale go down then you need to listen to this immediately to get started correctly with your efforts.

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If you’re ready to feel less trapped by other peoples opinions, then this taking things personally tip holds the keys you need if you want to avoid having to worry about what others think about them and feel like they must always walk on eggshells around others. #1 Taking Things Personally Tip : Do Not Take Anything Personally The bottom line with this tip is Stop taking what other people think or say about you personally. You only take it personally when you agree with whatever was said. Peoples opinions of us are just a reflection of that person. It actually has nothing to do with us. A great example is when a person achieves something that you wish you would’ve have achieved. If you have ever thought negatively about that person for their success it is because your own ego was hurt so you look for reasons why that person is not as successful. A phrase one of my guys has said in the past that reflects this is “people are happy you are doing good, just not better than them.”. So, this means You do not have to take offense to anything anymore unless you want to. When you take things personally you are assuming everything is about yourself. This is a selfish act. Do you know anyone that every day seems to have some new thing that upsets them and is the reason they are suffering? . This is important because when you let go of the idea that other’s people’s opinions are a reflection of you, you set yourself up for happiness and success. Conflict comes from defending your beliefs which is a reaction to feeling offended when you take things personally. So how does reducing conflict in your life sound? . So the thing for you to do here is to remember what you have learned here. Do not make assumptions and do not take things personally. Most sadness comes from those two things. You can become immune to gossip and haters by making a decision not to take things personally anymore. . Still not convinced? Well, here’s a free book for you we just published entitled “fix your firehouse” – you can grab it here: https://fixyourfirehouse.com

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Being A Positive Role Model There is a simple way to stay positive and be an influential role model to others. I just attended a recent conference and the closing speaker was the one and only Tony Robbins. The energy and mind shift this man brought to the event was amazing. It was a treat for me because I have always wanted to see Tony perform. The big 'aha' for me was when Tony was talking about how we change our state of mind with two actionable items. The items are our physiology (our body) and our focus. You will be able to shift your current mood within a few moments. You cannot be a positive influence for others when you are losing your cool every day. How many times has a rumor, email, new directive, or change in operations made you enraged? How much time have you wasted being upset over something you had no control over? Do two things when you find yourself getting frustrated or upset. The first one is to change your physiology (body). We do this by getting our heart rate up with some type of physical exertion. Go to some burpees or double unders. Grab a high rise pack and sprint up some stairs. Get excited and give a hug to someone you are close with. These actions release happy hormones. Now the second action to take is to focus on something else. Anything else, just make sure it is something you appreciate. Think about how your job is to help people on their worst day. Think about how every little kid looks up to you like you're a super hero. Just change what you are focusing on. You're not ignoring the item that upset you, you are just choosing not to sit and fester about something. All this does is make you miserable. I for one am tired of wasting any of my time being miserable.

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Episode: "How To Reach The Goals They Say They Want In 3 Steps" In this episode I discuss getting what you want steps all firefighters need to know. So if you're a firefighter who wants to reach the goals they say they want without having to spend hours not making any progress, tune in now! In this episode, you'll discover: Episode Title: "How To Reach The Goals They Say They Want In 3 Steps" * Getting What You Want Step #1: What Do You Want? * Getting What You Want Step #2: How Are You Going To Make It Happen? * Getting What You Want Step #3: DO THE WORK

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Episode Title: "The Quick And Easy Way To Spend Less Time Being Frustrated" * Changing Your Story Tip #1: Stop Thinking Everything Is 100% True More Information Want to learn more about how to improve your results with changing your story and spend less time being frustrated? If you're serious about changing your story success and you really want spend less time being frustrated, this new free book I just published helps you do that and so much more! Check it out here: https://fixyourfirehouse.com/ Thanks for Tuning In! Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below! Please LIKE us right now :-) If you enjoyed this episode on changing your story tips, please share it with your friends (by using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post). Don't forget to subscribe now to get automatic episode updates. And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews we get. Please leave a review right now Thanks for watching and listening!

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Episode: "Experiences drive our choices" Welcome to The Brotherhood Coaching Show. In this episode, I discuss Sharing your ideas and experiences in a way that makes change. So tune in now to listen to You can lead a horse to water but you cant make him drink.....so make him thirsty on the way there, how the a radio strap study made change, and ruining pans with cold water More Information Learn more about how you can improve your results with Experiences and how they drive our choices with brotherhoodcoaching.com & fixyourfirehouse.com Thanks for Tuning In! Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below! If you enjoyed this episode on Sharing your ideas and experiences in a way that makes change, please share it with your friends by using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Thanks for listening!

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-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Show Notes -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Episode: "Going from me to we" Welcome to The Brotherhood Coaching Show. In this episode, I discuss Going from a ME to WE mentality. So if you want to Understand the different roles we all play, and focus on what you can do for the team so you can learn how to play your part and stay into the job, tune in now! More Information Learn more about how you can improve your results with Keeping your frustrations to a minimum with fixyourfirehouse.com Thanks for Tuning In! Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below! If you enjoyed this episode on Going from a ME to WE mentality, please share it with your friends by using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes and Youtube to get automatic episode updates for "The Brotherhood Coaching Show!" Thanks for listening!

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-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Show Notes -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Episode: "Nobody lIkes us and we dont care...or should we" Welcome to the The Brotherhood Coaching Show. In this episode, I discuss building a team of supporters and not ostracizing yourself. How can not caring be positive? leading by example. not worrying about hate you receive. doing the right thing for your crew, How can not caring be negative? not doing something because you fear failure or ridicule by your peers. also being arrogant about being into the job, looking down on others as oppose to bringing them in with you Training Scars embarrassing others, yelling at them. they wont want to train. if someone breaks down, build them back up A Wolfs Strength is in the Pack a wolfs strength is not in its teeth and speed, its in its pack.....quoted from "altered carbon" on netflix More Information Learn more about how you can improve your results with attracting members to your cause with brotherhoodcoaching.com Thanks for Tuning In! Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below! If you enjoyed this episode on building a team of supporters and not ostracizing yourself, please share it with your friends by using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes and YouTube to get automatic episode updates for our "The Brotherhood Coaching Show!" And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews we get. Please leave a review right now (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brotherhood-coaching-show/id1348892393?mt=2) Thanks for listening!

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Episode: “The Beginners' Guide For Brotherhood Coaching's Purpose” Welcome to the The Brotherhood Coaching Show. In this episode, n/a and I discuss Using Brotherhood Coaching to help you stay into the job. So if you want to stay engaged, be satisfied, and stay in the fight against negativity and complacency so you can how to wage war on your day, tune in now! In this episode, you'll discover: “The Beginners' Guide For Brotherhood Coaching's Purpose” The FIRST step firefighters need to take with Brotherhood Coaching (and why it's critical that this is the first step) The SECOND step firefighters need to take with Brotherhood Coaching (and how to get "unstuck" if you run into problems) The THIRD critical step firefighters need to take with Brotherhood Coaching (along with the tools and websites that makes this step a whole lot easier) More Information Learn more about how you can improve your results with Brotherhood Coaching's Purpose with my FREE book offer at fixyourfirehouse.com Thanks for Tuning In! Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? If you enjoyed this episode on Using Brotherhood Coaching to help you stay into the job, please share it with your friends by using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Thanks for listening!