IGNITE: Grow Yourself. Grow Others.

Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others. - Jack Welch

IGNITE: Take Care of Yourself

(Photo: La Grande IHC)

“Self-care is never a selfish act—it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer to others.” - Parker Palmer

IGNITE: The Keys to Collaboration

[Photo: Kari Greer/USFS]

Collaboration requires trust and investment in other’s success. - David Dye

Game On!

(Thinkstock/Comstock Images)

So life is just a game

And there is many ways to play

And all you do is choose

La la la la la la

(Stanley Clarke)

Over the last couple years, my self-development journey has taken me down the path of game theory. 

Game theory is "the study of mathematical models of conflict and cooperation between intelligent rational decision-makers"...Today, game theory applies to a wide range of behavioral relations, and is now an umbrella term for the science of logical decision making in humans, animals, and computers. (Wikipedia)

IGNITE: Tell Me. Teach Me. Involve Me.

(Photo: Tallac IHC)

Tell me and I forget. 

Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. 

- Benjamin Franklin -

IGNITE: Relationship Defined

(Photo: Kari Greer/USFS)

Relationship

(noun) 

1. the way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected, or the state of being connected. (Google)

Inclusion Starts With I

(Geralt/Pixabay)

Once in a while you get that special video that "speaks" volumes. This video from Accenture on inclusion and diversity does just that. Take a moment to consider how your team views this topic. Can you relate to any of the statements presented? What are you doing to make a difference in the areas you work and serve.

IGNITE: What are you emphasizing?

(Photo: Pioneer Peak IHC)

Leadership gets what it emphasizes. - Coach Chris Petersen

IGNITE: Selfless Service

[Photo: Redding IHC]

It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit. - Harry S. Truman

Collaborations and Partnerships - Boise Bicycle Project

Collaboration and partnerships are aspects of leading through relationships.

Be sure to check out the new module developed by WFSTAR personnel for the Annual Fireline Safety Refresher.

IGNITE: Compassion

(Photo credit: Redding IHC)

Compassion maintains positive intention in the face of negative circumstances. - Dan Rockwell