IGNITE: There are No Secrets to Success

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There are no “secrets” to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from failure. - Colin Powell

[Photo: Lassen IHC]

Challenge #45 - 2022 WFLDP Campaign

    

Challenge #45: Leaders and students have integrity.

• Journalize about your journey with integrity.
• Know yourself.
• Seek self-improvement.
• Seek responsibility.
• Take responsibility for your actions.
• Set the example.
• Set one goal to accomplish in 2023 to further your development.

IGNITE: Teach for the Student's Future

Teachers should prepare the student for the student's future, not for the teacher's past. - Richard Hamming, American mathematician

[Photo: Union IHC]

Squirrel!

"Squirrel with kernel of corn" by Pearl Photo is marked with Public Domain Mark 1.0.

There you are—working in flow. Then "bing," "ring," or "buzz." The sounds of notifications clamor for your attention just like squirrels to a nearby dog. One little check of my phone, a short call, or a quick jump to another project won't cause you problems. You'll be back in flow and finish the task at hand. I am a great multitasker! Right? 

IGNITE: Leadership Leaves No Trace

We know true collaboration happened when the idea can no longer be traced to one person. - Simon Sinek

[Photo: Jeremy Bennett/BIA]

Framework for Learning Summary

 

Despite our attempts to reduce learning into a predictable process, the entire framework for learning is a chaotic environment which is difficult to predict. The smallest changes or actions can have the most profound consequences. As a leader in wildland fire, you are well-prepared to thrive in this environment. YOU make a difference.

Challenge #44 - 2022 WFLDP Campaign

 

Challenge #44: Leaders/teachers actively listen in order to give constructive feedback.'

• Be present when interacting with others.
• Encourage students/team members to dig deeper by asking relevant questions to further conversations.

IGNITE: Share the Pain & Joy

 

“Pain shared is pain divided. Joy shared is joy multiplied.” - Dave Grossman, author
[Photo: Jacob McIntyre, Bear Jaw Interagency Fire & Fuels Crew]

Best Practice #23: Provide Feedback through Active Listening

 

Learner performance improves when the leader provides meaningful feedback on performance. Provide written comments on student assignments about the strengths and weaknesses of their ideas and concepts. But be cautious with praise. If it is used too often, or inappropriately, it can have a negative effect on the motivation of adult learners. Timely and constructive comments about performance provide recognition of their efforts and help to correct errors. Used appropriately, feedback should clearly specify the action being reinforced and should be believable.

Consistency Over Time

(Photo: Aaron Bartz)

“Consistency” by meaning (circa 1716) is the "steady adherence to principles, patterns of action, etc." The word itself has changed meaning and definition from different periods, but the definition from 1716 is so simple we overlook it. Exactly like our new year’s resolutions of getting in the gym or starting a fitness program, we have lofty goals and expectations but most fall short in the same attempt, consistency.