Challenge 29: 2020 WFLDP Campaign

Challenge 29: Exposing negative self-talk helps a leader move beyond these issues.

• Journalize your perspective of command presence and your ability to affect it.
• Identify areas of negative self-talk and work with a trusted ally to address these areas.

#2020WFLDPCampaign #commandpresence #fireleadership

IGNITE: In Service of Others

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” — Mahatma Gandhi

[Photo: Justin Vernon]

#fireleadership

Florida Forest Service To Take Over Campaign

We would like to send a huge shout out to Florida Forest Service for their willingness to host the 2020 WFLDP Campaign for the months of August and September.

During this portion of the campaign, they will highlight some facets of the WFLDP and what makes it go. We will utilize the toolbox, work under the context of the from the field for the field, and work on some things that expand our sphere of influence to change the culture (force multiply).

Check back every Friday in August for a specific campaign challenge.

[Be prepared by obtaining the movie "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" and the book "Mandela’s Way."]

Challenge 28: 2020 WFLDP Campaign

Challenge 28:  Effective leaders choose to lead by example.

• Reflect in your journal about why you have chosen to lead.
• How do you plan to positively impact yourself and those around you?

#2020WFLDPCampaign #commandpresence #fireleadership

IGNITE: Speaking and Living Truth

If you know the truth, speak it. If you believe in a truth, live it. - The Daily Stoic

[Photo: Justin Vernon]

#fireleadership

When Given Lemons, Make Lemonade

(Photo: Kyle Miller/Wyoming IHC)

The crew is done with the Little Book Cliff Fire. It was a good fire to do a test run of our logistical planning. 

 

There was a push for crews to be more self sufficient this year with food. There are few things more important on a hotshot crew than good nutritious food. Besides helping recovery and fueling crew members through strenuous days, good food is tied to high moral and attitude. These are things we knew when we started the planning process in late March. 

IGNITE: The Next Wave

Transformative leaders and positive difference-makers do not produce more followers — they nurture, equip, and empower the next wave of positive change agents.” ♦ The Daily Coach, blog ♦

[Photo: Santa Fe Helitack]

#fireleadership

Challenge 27: WFLDP Campaign

Challenge 27: Honesty is a necessary element of good command presence.

• Self-reflect upon your ability for blunt honesty.
• In your journal, pick one item that you would like to change about yourself; leave room to track your progress.

#2020WFLDPCampaign #commandpresence

IGNITE: Teamwork and the Flow of Effort

“Teamwork requires that everyone's efforts flow in a single direction. Feelings of significance happen when a team's energy takes on a life of its own.” ♦ Pat Riley, The Winner Within ♦

[Photo: Justin Vernon]

#fireleadership

Robert "Zeke" Ziel Honored for 2019 LBE Award for Initiative and Innovation

Robert "Zeke" Ziel

State Fire Management Officer

BLM - State of Nevada
Honored for Initiative and Innovation

Zeke Ziel has been selected as one of the recipients for the 2019 Paul Gleason Lead by Example award. Three individuals from across the wildland fire service have been chosen to receive this national award.

Where Do You Store Your Ketchup?

(Photo: Planet Fox/Pixabay)

In My Summer Prince (2016), Mandy tells Deidre, a public relations executive, she wants to be her assistant. The exchange in the impromptu interview leads to the following paraphrased discussion:

Deidre: Where do you store your ketchup?
Mandy: In the refrigerator.
Deidre: Why?
Mandy: Because the bottle says to.
Deidre: So why do restaurants keep it on the table?
Mandy: [confused look]

IGNITE: Duty, Respect, Integrity

The values of duty, respect, and integrity should weigh heavily in any ethical decision. - Leading in the Wildland Fire Service, p. 64
[Photo: Kyle Miller/Wyoming IHC]

#fireleadership

IGNITE: True Wisdom

True wisdom is knowing what you don’t know but need to know. ♦ The Daily Coach blog ♦

[Photo: Kari Greer/USFS]

#fireleadership

Challenge 26: 2020 WFLDP Campaign

Challenge 26: Good leaders know themselves and seek improvement.

• Seek critical feedback from someone you trust—mentor, coach, or trusted advisor.
• Participate in a 360-degree feedback survey.
• In your journal, devise a plan to address your weaknesses.

#2020WFLDCampaign #commandpresence #fireleadership

IGNITE: It Is Your Choice

If you want to be a leader, choose to be a leader today. - Drew Dudley, author of This is Day One: A Practical Guide to Leadership That Matters

[Photo: Tallac IHC]

#fireleadership

Smoke Screens and Admissions

(Photo: CBS Productions)

Hogan's Heroes is one my my husband's favorite television shows. Today's inspiration comes from "Klink vs. the Gonculator."

IGNITE: Building Trust

 

“To build trust, a leader must exhibit competence, create connections, and demonstrate character.” - Steve Gutzler, author

[Photo: Kari Greer/USFS]

#neverforget #fireleadership

Challenge 25: 2020 WFLDP Campaign

Challenge 25: Effective leaders lead by example.
In your journal, respond to the following questions.

• What can I do to make myself better?
• What can I do to make my team better?

#2020WFLDPCampaign #fireleadership #commandpresence

IGNITE: 2020 Fourth of July

Sending Fourth of July sentiments to our followers and a special shoutout to those staffing fire and emergency operations this holiday.

[Photo: Kyle Miller/Wyoming IHC]