Being Present and Mindful

(Photo: Justin Vernon)

I stumbled across the Leadership Freak's blog post "A Realistic Approach to Being Present." In the blog, Dan Rockwell sparked a long series of thoughts. 

There’s a few good things in there for sure, but I really want to hit on the idea of being present and being mindful.

IGNITE: Character Not Reputation

“Be more concerned with your character than with your reputation."

♦ John Wooden ♦

[Photo: Kari Greer/USFS]

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Challenge 20: 2020 WFLDP Campaign

Challenge 20:
Effective leaders know how to respond to a crisis.

• Read "High Performance in Emergency Preparedness and Response: Disaster Type Differences" by H. Leonard & A. Howitt. 
• Journalize how command presence varies with disaster type.

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IGNITE: Make Your Own Weather

Each of us makes his own weather, determines the color of the skies in the emotional universe which he inhabits.  ♦ Fulton J. Sheen ♦

[Photo: Gannett Glacier Fire Crew]

Finding Calm During the Storm

I recently went through a health crisis. I had been through the same scare three times before, but this one seemed more dire. With each test the tensions built, the crisis became deeper. However, amidst the chaos, I had the opportunity to find a profound peace like none before. In "The Art of Stress-Free Productivity," David Allen speaks about how crisis evokes serenity--a point where you are fully present and at peace in the midst of a crisis.

IGNITE: Memorial Day 2020

“The legacy of heroes — the memory of a great name, and the inheritance of a great example.” ♦ Benjamin Disraeli♦ 

Thank you to all those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. May we never forget your sacrifices. Memorial Day 2020 

[Photo: Kari Greer/USFS]

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Challenge 19: 2020 WFLDP Campaign

Challenge 19:

Effective leaders are transparent and encourage follower input.

• Assess a current situation.
• Do you have a written plan for the situation?
• Ensure your followers understand the plan and provide input.
• Revise the plan as needed.

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IGNITE: Leaders Embrace Change

It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change. ~ Charles Darwin ~ 

[Photo: Redding IHC] 

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"Do It Scared"

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Today's blog comes from a friend and former wildland firefighter, Summer Osmond. Summer is going through some major health struggles. One way Summer manages her mental health is through a private group on social media where she expresses her most vulnerable thoughts. This is one of her posts. Summer has given permission to share it with a wider audience in hopes others might find strength through her words.

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IGNITE: Pay Attention

"If you do not pay attention to what has your attention, you will give it more attention than it deserves." ♦ David Allen♦

[Photo: Kyle Miller/Wyoming IHC]

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