IGNITE: Great Team vs. Team of Greats

It is better to have a great team than a team of greats. - Simon Sinek

[Photo: Kari Greer/USFS]

Developing Yourself

 

Integrity is a measure of where a person stands in times of challenge and controversy. 

Challenge #33 - 2021 WFLDP Campaign

Challenge #33: Good leaders celebrate team success with their people.

•  Brainstorm the successes your team has experienced this year.
•  Host a way to celebrate these accomplishments.

Recognizing Accomplishents

 

Leaders recognize efforts that move their teams toward stated goals. Teams value recognition as evidence that their leaders understand and appreciate their dedication and hard work.

IGNITE: Mutual Trust

 

Mutual trust is not possible without understanding. Understanding is not possible without knowing one another. ♦ "Building Cohesive Teams," Center for Army Lessons Learned ♦ Photo: Devil’s Canyon Veteran’s Handcrew www.fireleadership.gov

Summary - Respect

 

Respect is how we value our co-workers. Respect for the individual forms the basis for the rule of law in America. This value reminds us that those who follow us are our greatest resource. Not all of our followers will succeed equally, but we owe them our respect.

• Know your people and look out for their well-being.
• Keep your people informed.
• Build the team.
• Employ your people in accordance with their capabilities.

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Opening Up Can Make Your Team Stronger

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You do not build trust in order to be vulnerable. When you're vulnerable, it builds trust. Being vulnerable together builds closeness and creates it. - Daniel Coyle

"There I was..."

IGNITE: Leaders Trust First

 

Leaders take the risk to trust first. - Simon Sinek

[Photo: Photo: Paul Hensel, NM Zone - FWS, Planet Ranch Fire]

#fireleadership #trust

Discipline

Leaders utilize discipline with those who lack motivation or are unwilling to perform to standard. Leaders discipline team members only after providing timely feedback and clear standards, and that effort has failed.

Failing to discipline team members who refuse to meet standards undermines team cohesion. Shirking this responsibility represents a failure in the leader’s duty to other team members.

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Challenge #32 - 2021 WFLDP Campaign

Challenge #32: Good leaders acknowledge those who contribute to the growth of self, the team, and the organization.

• Select a notable wildland fire leader to interview for Leaders We Would Like to Meet.
• Interview (video/audio style with written transcript) the leader and submit to the WFLDP for consideration.
• BLM_FA_Leadership_Feedback@blm.gov