Crew 1st Culture Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Leadership Vision: Create A Vision & Start Moving Forward Feb 26, 2023

Show notes

Today I would like to share one of the many invaluable lessons that I have learned through my leadership trials and errors. The lesson is that having the goal or vision that you are wanting to pursue and getting started in that general direction is way more important than having all the details of the journey figured out before we start. Sometimes we as leaders don't know all the right answers or make all the right choices but if we know where we want to get to eventually and we start pushing forward that's what makes good things happen. Don't wait until you have it all figured out before you start, get moving and the path will slowly become more clear to you as you figure things out.

Thank you for listening! Click here to leave a message to let me know what you think & how this episode impacted you.

No matter where or what you came from, great things can come from you!

Making Sure That "What Is Right" Is The Deciding Factor Feb 22, 2023

Show notes

Today I am going to elaborate a little more on a recent post that I feel is very important for leadership right now. The post is adapted from a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. quote in which gives us some very important questions to reflect on. For those in leadership roles and especially those who are making big decisions for crews and departments we have to ask ourselves when we are faced with choices what we will allow the deciding factor to be. We are constantly faced with overwhelming and difficult choices, even worse the most critical of these choices must be made in an instant with no time to deliberate. But the bottom line is that "what is right" has to carry the most weight when making these decisions.
There comes a time when we must take a position that is neither safe, nor politically correct, nor popular, but we must take it because our character tells us that it is the right thing to do.

Thank you for listening! Click here to leave a message to let me know what you think & how this episode impacted you.

No matter where or what you came from, great things can come from you!

Doing Our Part to Inspire and Build Relationships with Others - with Justin Mann & Ljay Geist Feb 10, 2023

Show notes

I always love having conversations with people that I already consider to be good friends and for this episode I was blessed to have 2 of those people with me. Joining me for this episode are Justin Mann and Ljay Geist. Both of these guys are not only great firefighters but are outstanding human beings as well and they are doing some really great things for the fire service.
In this episode we have a conversation about "our part", no longer placing blame on any and everything we can think about and just start taking responsibility for what we can control. Whether you're a formal leader of a large crew or an informal leader leading just a few younger firefighters, we can make a big difference. Approach every day with positivity, a growth mindset, and look to where you can add value to someone's life.
You can reach Ljay Geist through Facebook or email at geistecfd17@yahoo.com .
Justin Mann is one of the creators of the Wood's Forcible Entry Door Kit and you can find more about that great product or contact him on their website below.
woodsforcibleentry.com

Thank you for listening! Click here to leave a message to let me know what you think & how this episode impacted you.

No matter where or what you came from, great things can come from you!

Focused Intentional Growth Feb 07, 2023

Show notes

I strongly believe that one of the most important mindsets that we can adopt is a growth mindset and pursue that growth daily. However, are we really getting the full benefit of that investment? If we aren't focusing that growth where we need it most we may not be. Today we will talk about focusing in on getting the most out of our daily growth and how we can increase our effectiveness with it.

Thank you for listening! Click here to leave a message to let me know what you think & how this episode impacted you.

No matter where or what you came from, great things can come from you!

Making the Fire Service Better Through Innovative Solutions with Fire Maul's Mitch Huner Jan 30, 2023

Show notes

It's always a fun time when I get to record a conversation with a friend and that's what I had the opportunity to do in today's episode with guest Mitch Huner. Mitch has used his passion and knowledge for fire service tools to create Fire Maul Tools, a company that lives out their tagline of "Innovative Solutions". I enjoyed using this opportunity to not only learn about Mitch's journey with FMT but also let him share about who he is and what made him who he is today. I am a big fan of the tools that FMT puts out but to see a great purpose driven team behind that product is what truly makes it a special company. Go check out what the Fire Maul Tools team is doing at:
FIRE MAUL TOOLS - Use Discount Code "CREW1ST"
Fire Maul Tools | Facebook
FIRE MAUL TOOLS (@firemaultools) • Instagram photos and videos
(25) Fire Maul Tools - YouTube

Thank you for listening! Click here to leave a message to let me know what you think & how this episode impacted you.

No matter where or what you came from, great things can come from you!

The Unfortunate Outcomes of Losing Focus & How to Get Grounded Again Jan 24, 2023

Show notes

Today I am going to talk through some things I have been fighting within myself lately; things that aren't easy to admit to such as insecurity, envy, and imposter syndrome. As I looked into these issues it didn't take long to find out what was probably causing this embarrassing inner struggle that I was experiencing - I had lost focus of my purpose and mission.
We have a tendency to see the accomplishments and achievements of others as if they just happened totally ignoring everything that it took for them to get where they're at. We don't see the sacrifices that were made, the struggles and challenges that they had to face and overcome, the toll that you can almost guarentee that the process took on their lives on the road to those accomplishments. By focusing so much on the blessings of others we are in turn ignoring our own and this isn't a place I want to be.
I know I am here for a purpose, and I know no one can take my journey just as I will never take on anyone else's. My focus has to remain on my purpose and my mission, if that's happening then nothing that anyone else is doing is a factor to me. By focusing on what I need to, I will accomplish all that I have been sent here to accomplish.

Thank you for listening! Click here to leave a message to let me know what you think & how this episode impacted you.

No matter where or what you came from, great things can come from you!

Every Day We Have To Make A Decision Jan 17, 2023

Show notes

This is one of those podcasts that I might lose some friends over, in fact I almost guarantee it. But it needs to be said and we all need to hear it including myself.

The fire service doesn’t owe us a dang thing. Reaching the minimum standards is basically saying “congratulations, you’re one step above incompetent”. One step above incompetent! Are we really ok with that? Is that who you want to depend on to save your life, is that who you want to depend on to save the lives or your loved ones?

Every day we have a choice. I didn’t say “every weekday” we have a choice, EVERY DAY we have a decision to make. Are we going to try to beat our personal best for time napping or am we going to pursue excellence today? It’s only 1%, it’s not much to ask for but done consistently will change the world.

Choose to honor your oath today!

Thank you for listening! Click here to leave a message to let me know what you think & how this episode impacted you.

No matter where or what you came from, great things can come from you!

Be The One, The One That Makes A Difference! Jan 11, 2023

Show notes

Be the one! Are you on a crew that lacks leadership, drive, passion, knowledge, ability? Then it’s time to be the one that changes it. Be the one who inspires others to do better. Be the one who cuts a new path towards excellence. Be the one to make a difference!
No matter what you come from, something great can come from you!

Thank you for listening! Click here to leave a message to let me know what you think & how this episode impacted you.

No matter where or what you came from, great things can come from you!

The Importance of Connection in Leadership Jan 04, 2023

Show notes

In my opinion connection is one of the most important tools a leader can use to affect positive cultural change in the firehouse. Without it it’s almost impossible to foster an environment of trust, respect, and open communication. A leader focused on connecting to their team is going to be much more likely to gain buy-in from their team members.

Thank you for listening! Click here to leave a message to let me know what you think & how this episode impacted you.

No matter where or what you came from, great things can come from you!

Do We Have the Right People in the Right Places? Dec 30, 2022

Show notes

The incompetent and complacent are not the ones that will destroy an organization, because they’ll never be in a place to have that much influence. It’s those who have achieved something in the past and yet rest on that achievement from that point on that you should be leery of because they’re closed minds and dated knowledge will forever be an impediment for future growth.

Don't be afraid to learn something that you already think you know.

Thank you for listening! Click here to leave a message to let me know what you think & how this episode impacted you.

No matter where or what you came from, great things can come from you!

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected