In this episode, Jersey Rick and Emily discuss the importance of leaders connecting with their team and the impact that has on workplace culture and morale.

To learn more about Jersey Rick, the Fire Officer Leadership Academy, and how we can help you develop as a professional, visit our website at https://www.fireofficerleadershipacademy.com.

Jersey Rick is also the author of The Furnace of Leadership Development, available at Amazon in paperback, audiobook, and eBook formats.

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In this episode, Jersey Rick and Emily talk about the benefits, importance, and ripple effect of investing in the development of others. They also address the cost of failing to invest in people and finish with practical steps on how to develop others.

To learn more about Jersey Rick, the Fire Officer Leadership Academy, and how we can help you develop as a professional, visit our website at https://www.fireofficerleadershipacademy.com.

Jersey Rick is also the author of The Furnace of Leadership Development, available at Amazon in paperback, audiobook, and eBook formats.

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In this episode, Jersey Rick and Emily address the fact that disappointment is a universal experience. They also talk about the link between expectations and disappointment, transforming disappointment into perseverance and resilience, leading others through disappointment, and avoiding the bindweed of bitterness.

To learn more about Jersey Rick, the Fire Officer Leadership Academy, and how we can help you develop as a professional, visit our website at https://www.fireofficerleadershipacademy.com.

Jersey Rick is also the author of The Furnace of Leadership Development, available at Amazon in paperback, audiobook, and eBook formats.

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In this episode, Jersey Rick and Emily talk about the nature of personal resilience versus the trap of resentment. They also discuss the choice to be resilient, leadership, and the importance of cultivating resilience in other people.

To learn more about Jersey Rick, the Fire Officer Leadership Academy, and how we can help you develop as a professional, visit our website at https://www.fireofficerleadershipacademy.com.

Jersey Rick is also the author of The Furnace of Leadership Development, available at Amazon in paperback, audiobook, and eBook formats.

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In this episode, Jersey Rick and Emily talk about what it is like to step away from the fire service after investing 37-years serving the public. Topics include the unexpected challenges of retirement, emotional and mental preparation, and the importance of having a purpose and game plan once you leave the firehouse.

To learn more about Jersey Rick, the Fire Officer Leadership Academy, and how we can help you develop as a professional, visit our website at https://www.fireofficerleadershipacademy.com.

Jersey Rick is also the author of The Furnace of Leadership Development, available at Amazon in paperback, audiobook, and eBook formats.

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In this episode, Jersey Rick and Emily discuss the concept of adaptive challenges. Do you face problems that involve change, that provoke strong emotions, and incite behavior issues? Then you are dealing with an adaptive challenge. Listen to this episode and find out how you can properly address these trials.

To learn more about Jersey Rick, the Fire Officer Leadership Academy, and how we can help you develop as a professional, visit our website at https://www.fireofficerleadershipacademy.com.

Jersey Rick is also the author of The Furnace of Leadership Development, available at Amazon in paperback, audiobook, and eBook formats.

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In this episode, Jersey Rick and Emily discuss the triad of strength: integrity, trust, and credibility. When all three are present, people have strong character. However, when one or more of those qualities are absent, there are character issues with the individual.

To learn more about Jersey Rick, the Fire Officer Leadership Academy, and how we can help you develop as a professional, visit our website at https://www.fireofficerleadershipacademy.com.

Jersey Rick is also the author of The Furnace of Leadership Development, available at Amazon in paperback, audiobook, and eBook formats.

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In this episode, Jersey Rick and Emily discuss a topic that is taken from Rick's book, The Furnace of Leadership Development, and ask the question, "Is your foundation solid?" They talk about an epic employee failure at the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and what happens when your house is built on either sand or rock.

To learn more about Jersey Rick, the Fire Officer Leadership Academy, and how we can help you develop as a professional, visit our website at https://www.fireofficerleadershipacademy.com.

Jersey Rick is also the author of The Furnace of Leadership Development, available at Amazon in paperback, audiobook, and eBook formats.

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