My Lesson Learned: Wash the Truck

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Let me preface this with the fact that my department does not solely do wildland. We are a small rural, all-hazards department. That being said leadership is everywhere all the time, it’s kind of like the force. The headline says it, "Wash the Truck." It’s a small issue that I analyzed to get to the root of the problem, and I’d be lying if I said that finger wasn’t pointing directly right back at me. 

IGNITE: Our Differences

“It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.”

 ♦ Audre Lorde, writer♦

Photo: Justin Vernon

Challenge 44: 2020 WFLDP Campaign

Challenge 44: Effective leaders challenge themselves and others.

• Seek out something challenging—a project, new skill or hobby, tough read, workout, etc.—for you and your people.
• Journalize about your journey.

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IGNITE: Your Actions Matter

How you act and how you behave dictates how those around you will respond. 

♦ The Daily Coach blog ♦

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Impact versus Intent - The "Thorn in My Side"

 

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Within the world of wildland fire, we talk a lot about intent. Today I want to talk about the impact our communications and actions have on others, regardless of our intent.

IGNITE: Moral Courage

 

“To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage.” ♦ Confucius ♦ 

Photo: Kari Greer/USFS 

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Challenge 43: 2020 WFLDP Campaign

Challenge 43: Effective leaders are resilient.

• Watch “What is Resilience.” 

• In your journal, define “resilience.”
• Refer to the 2014 campaign for tools. 

#2020WFLDPCampaign #commandpresence #resilience

IGNITE: Growth is Uncomfortable

“Growth is uncomfortable because you’ve never been here before. You’ve never seen this version of you. So give yourself a little grace and breathe through it.” ― Kristin Lohr 

[Photo: Jackson IHC] 

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Seek a Common Operating Picture

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There is so much dysfunction and strife in the world today. Whichever side of the particular spectrum you find yourself, you are not immune. Even the rose-colored glasses cannot stop us from seeing the divisions we face. 

IGNITE: Have Fun

People rarely succeed unless they have fun in what they are doing.” - Dale Carnegie

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