IGNITE: Leadership Development Has No Timetable

No fixed timetable governs the development of a leader. - Doris Kearns Goodwin, Leadership in Turbulent Times

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Command Based on Intent

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On December 9, 2011, Lt. Col. Chris “Otis” Raible, Commanding Officer of Marine Attack Squadron VMA 211 (the Avengers), issued his commander’s guidance for squadron attack pilots. Lt. Col. Raible was killed in action September 14, 2012, but his leadership legacy lives on to influence the world he left behind. Multiple fire leaders shared this intent statement with us, now we share it with our audience. May his influence provide wildland fire leaders with an example of clear leader's intent.

Challenge #27 - Art of Leadership

Challenge #27 - Art of Leadership 

Ask questions of your team members to better understand current concerns and opportunities for insight and collaboration.

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Honoring Memorial Day 2019

As America celebrates Memorial Day, we pay tribute to those who gave their life in defense of this great nation.

Challenge #26: The Art of Leadership

Challenge #26 - Art of Leadership 

The next time you experience a failure, think about why you failed instead of who was at fault. Try to look at it objectively so that you can do better next time. Ask yourself: 

• What lessons have I learned? 
• How can I turn the failure into success? 
• Where did I succed as well as fail? 

(Source: EQUIP by John Maxwell)

Be Better

A couple years ago, I was talking to a senior executive from a local multi-level marketing company on leadership. I thought we were talking about delivering a leadership session to others, but I got schooled in leadership instead. In a nutshell, she taught me that being the best doesn't make you better.

Challenge #25: The Art of Leadership

BE • KNOW • DO

Doing: You must act____________. 

(Fill in the blank and post in your journal.)

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IGNITE: True Confidence

True confidence isn’t threatened when others experience success or rise in the ranks. It takes joy in contributing to it. - Bill Treasurer & Captain John Havlik, “The Leadership Killer”

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Challenge #24: The Art of Leadership

BE • KNOW • DO

Knowing: You must know ____________. 

(Fill in the blank and post in your journal.)

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IGNITE: Leader of Self

Be a leader of your own life.

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