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EP 8 EM Underconstruction with Eric Holdeman May 11, 2017

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Eric Holdeman is a nationally known emergency manager. He has worked in emergency management at the federal, state and local governments. Today he serves the Director, Center for Regional Disaster Resilience (CRDR), which is part of the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER). The focus of his work there is engaging the public and private sectors to work collaboratively on issues of common interest. Eric is also the Principal for Eric Holdeman and Associates. Eric and I talk about the history of emergency management, the role EMs play in a disaster, and what the future holds. Links linkedin.com/in/ericholdeman ericholdeman.com emergencymgmt.com/emergency-blogs/disaster-zone regionalresilience.org ericholdeman@ericholdeman.com

EP 7 The True G.R.I.T. of the Emergency Manager with Dr. Paul G. Stoltz May 04, 2017

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Dr. Paul G. Stoltz is considered the world’s leading authority on the integration and application of grit and resilience. He is author of four international bestselling books on the subject—printed in 14 languages—was voted by HR Magazine as “One of the Top 10 most influential global thinkers,” and by Executive Excellence as “One of the 100 Most Influential Thinkers of Our Time.” His newest book, GRIT—The New Science of What it Takes to Persevere, Flourish, Succeed is available now, in which he pioneers the first construct for growing both the quantity and quality of one’s GRIT. Dr. Stoltz guest lectures at MIT, where his GRIT-related methods and assessments are used to equip tomorrow’s entrepreneurs. Dr. Stoltz has also been a member of Stanford University’s Distinguished Leaders Lecture Series, was selected as the Millennial Thinker for Singapore, “Thought Leader of the Year” in Hong Kong, and is a top-rated international faculty member for the Young Presidents’ Organization. He has also guest lectured for Cornell, Carnegie Mellon, and the Harvard Business School Executive Education program. HBS incorporates Dr. Stoltz’s AQ (Adversity Quotient) theory and methods into its prestigious executive development and MBA programs. Dr. Stoltz has been a featured blogger and author for the Harvard Business Review and Psychology Today. Links: https://www.bigspeak.com/speakers/paul-stoltz/ http://peaklearning.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Adversity-Quotient-Turning-Obstacles-Opportunities/dp/0471344133

EP 6 EM Weekly Enhancing Your Exercises and Drills Apr 27, 2017

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Todd De Voe is a former Navy EOD team member and master instructor. After getting out of the Navy Todd found himself working in emergency management in the training and exercise side of the house. With years of experience Todd now is a consultant and has developed training programs around the world. When Todd is not travling the world teaching and training, he enjoys woodworking. Check out his woodwork as well in the links below. Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/todddevoe/ twdevoe@gmail.com http://www.twistedaspenconsulting.com https://sites.google.com/twistedaspenwoodworks.com/home

EP 5 Where is Emergency Management Heading with Steve Detwiler Apr 20, 2017

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Steve Detwiler has an extensive career in emergency management. He is currently working for Miami Dade. Steve and I started talking about the future of emergency management, education programs and what a new emergency manager has to do to break into the business. Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-detwiler-fpem-3958a34/ sites.google.com/site/emergencymanagersweeklyreport/home miamidade.gov/oem

EP 4: EM Weekly Leadership Principles in Fiction Apr 12, 2017

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I had the pleasure to interview R.P. Ruggiero the Author of the Brushfire Plague series. R.P. and I discuss the ideals of leadership during the crisis using the characters in his book. R.P. Ruggiero lives in Colorado with his wife and two sons. He spends as much time as possible in the outdoors and strives to live by Robert Heinlein’s credo that, “Specialization is for insects.” When he is not outdoors, writing, or learning a new skill, he helps people achieve common goals. He brings two decades of experience in group dynamics–particularly for people under stress–to good use in writing the Brushfire Plague, a novel grounded in neighbors defending themselves during a devastating plague. Brushfire Plague: Reckoning has now been released! This is Book Two of a planned trilogy. Links https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=todUhnHsSZQ https://www.facebook.com/Brushfire-Plague-386871618029774/ https://www.amazon.com/Brushfire-Plague-1-R-P-Ruggiero/dp/061564564X http://prepperpress.com/authors/r-p-ruggiero/

EP 3: EM Weekly with Titan HST Apr 05, 2017

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We are talking to Vic Merjanian from Titan HST about emergency mass communication. Titan HST is making some remarkable changes to the concept of disaster communications and how it is now a two way conversation. Titan HST is a comprehensive emergency alert system. The mobile application allows users, and emergency personnel to communicate emergency information instantly – increasing information dissemination and reducing emergency response time. During an alert, users can communicate relevant emergency information, including their GPS coordinates, text, audio, and pictures as well as classify the type of emergency. In addition, users have the ability to chat with administrators and emergency personnel and share lockdown notifications. Administrators and emergency personnel receive emergency alerts via a push notification, and can communicate directly with users. Links: https://www.titanhst.com

EP 2: EM Weekly with Kevin Bigalow Apr 05, 2017

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Kevin and Todd discuss the ideas, challenges, and best practices for planning for the elderly and people with mobility and functional needs. Kevin has extensive experience in social services, elder issues and emergency services. Kevin is currently providing training and consultation related to family and elder abuse and neglect issues and emergency/disaster planning. Kevin is a member of the Orange County Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT), he is a member of the John Henry Foundation Advisory Board, and a volunteer for the Orange County Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association-. Links: http://www.napsa-now.org/ http://www.alz.org/oc/ http://www.eadassociates.com/ kevin.bigelow@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-bigelow-9b9a461b

EM Weekly Apr 05, 2017

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EM Weekly was stared out as a way to expand my classroom for the EM program that I teach for. With some encouragement from my friend Brian, we decided that we wanted to share these leadership principles with the world of emergency management. Our goal is to bring you quality content every week that impacts emergency management, first responders, and disaster volunteers. EM Weekly seeks out leaders in the industry, and spotlights volunteers in disaster services. This is an inclusive podcast.
This introduction to EM Weekly is just that, an introduction to the program. We are building a community of individuals that are here to help each other be the best at our job that we can be. We have a resources page, the book club page, the Volunteer Spotlight, and more.
We have brought in experts in communications, technology, leadership, and emergency management. We also have authors and keynote speakers. This podcast is everything in emergency management, public safety, and disaster volunteers.
I know that you will enjoy this podcast and the E-magazine that we are producing. Thank you so much for being part of this community and help grow. I’m looking forward to hearing from you and please let me know what you think about this podcast and future podcasts that EM Weekly will be producing.
Produced by Brian Colburn
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