IGNITE: Bringing Out the Best

“Leading with positive ethical values builds trust and brings out the best in people, which brings out the best in the organization, which leads to great results.” – Linda Fisher Thornton


[Photo: Gannett Glacier Fire Crew/AK]

NEW! - NWCG Wildland Fire Staff Ride Guide

Hot off the press! The revised NWCG Wildland Fire Staff Ride Guide (PMS 470) is available for download. Get your copy today!

"A View from the Future"

On September 24, 2012, The U.S. Naval War College invited acclaimed futurist Edie Weiner speak to their students. They posted her lecture "A View from the Future" on YouTube for the public to enjoy.

IGNITE: Leadership vs. Leading

 

Leadership is a noun. Leading is a verb. – The Daily Coach blog 

[Photo: Canon Helitack]

Challenge #34: 2023 WFLDP Campaign

Challenge #34: Servant-Leaders actively learn how to create vision.

• Read Paul Hammett’s article “Strategic Foresight: A Critical Leadership Competency.”
• Read Justin Irving’s article "Strategic Foresight: The Past, Present, and Future Focus of Leadership."
• Dig deeper on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal.

IGNITE: Hire for Attitude

You don’t hire for skills; you hire for attitude. You can always teach skills. - Herb Kelleher, former Southwest Airlines CEO

[Photo: Baker River IHC]

A Daughter's Perspective

(Photo: Jim Bell)

Today on our blog, we share the raw words of Cristyn Bell, the 15-year-old daughter of Region 3 wildland firefighter Jim Bell. She shares the family perspective of wildland firefighting.

Thank you, Cristyn!

IGNITE: Bring Someone With You

If you have the opportunity to do amazing things in your life, bring someone with you. - Simon Sinek

[Photo: Union IHC in Canada]

Challenge #33 - 2023 WFLDP Campaign

 

Challenge #33: Servant-leaders permit and nurture creativity in themselves and others.

• What are three ways you can be creative before the end of the day?
• Dig deeper on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal.

IGNITE: The Human Side of Innovation

“Innovation is an act of love—or at least it should be. Always. It is a gesture of empathy, respect, generosity, of one human being's devotion to another.” - Mauro Porcini, The Human Side of Innovation

[Photo: Eric Pelletier/BLM]