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IGNITE: Season's Greetings

On behalf of the NWCG Leadership Subcommittee and the Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program, Season's Greetings and Merry Christmas.

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IGNITE: Great Relationships

Great relationships aren't built in a day - great relationships are built daily. - Unknown

[Photo: Kari Greer/USFS]

Shame - The Virus No Organization Wants

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"Our willingness to own and engage with our vulnerability determines the depth of our courage and the clarity of our purpose; the level to which we protect ourselves from being vulnerable is a measure of our fear and disconnection." - Brene Brown

If there is one phrase that sets me off, it is "Shame on you." A family member uses it often and without much merit (in my humble opinion).  Maybe we don't agree on an issue, but being labeled as shameful hurts.

IGNITE: Challenge the Process

Whatever you do in life, surround yourself with smart people who'll argue with you. - John Wooden

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IGNITE: A Leader's Integrity

Followers assess their leader's integrity every day. If people believe a leader has integrity, they can accept other weaknesses and help compensate for them. - Leading in the Wildland Fire Service, p. 59
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IGNITE: Offer Alternatives

Merely complaining without proposing an alternative offers nothing. - Jacque Fresco

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Words of Wisdom

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From time to time, our readers and followers find issue with our blogs and posts, especially when the quote comes from someone who has found their actions to less than stellar. I understand the frustration, but I also know I need to cite the words that I choose. I could make the citation smaller, but I give full credit to the person cited.

IGNITE: Buying In

People buy into the leader before they buy into the vision. - John C. Maxwell

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IGNITE: One Person Can Make a Difference

One person can make a difference and everyone should try. - John F. Kennedy

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Smooth Transitions

As we approach the end of the calendar year, many will attend gatherings to honor fellow co-workers moving into a new phase of life—retirement. In many cases, retirements mean vacancies to be filled, yet another new phase of life. Just like fire operations, handling the transition is critical. We may only have one shot to do it right.

IGNITE: Leaders are Learners

The best leaders are life-long students of leadership. - Leading in the Wildland Fire Service, p. 60

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