Time to Listen

(Image by Michael Schwarzenberger from Pixabay) 

In May 2013, Jason Headly released his "It's Not About the Nail" video. Since that time it has received over 19 million views. The message is clear. "Don't try to fix it. I just need you to listen."

Challenge 69: The Art of Leadership

Challenge 69: The Art of Leadership
Leaders ensure they do not let the opportunity pass to grow.

• Is there something you want to learn how to do? Do it.
• Make growing as a leader a priority. Schedule time in your day for a learning activity.

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IGNITE: No Such Thing

There is no such thing as a minor lapse of integrity. ♦ Tom Peters♦

[Photo: Entiat IHC]

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Challenge #68: The Art of Leadership

Challenge #68: The Art of Leadership

"To be authentic is to be at peace with your imperfections." - Simon Sinek

• In your journal, acknowledge your imperfections. Document what, if anything, you can/plan to do to address them.

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IGNITE: Deliberate Much

Deliberate much before saying and doing anything, for you will not have the power of recalling what has been said or done. ♦ Epictetus ♦
[Photo: Kyle Miller/Wyoming IHC]

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Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

(View of the Mann Gulch fire from the plane)

We talk a lot about the importance of crew cohesion within the Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program. Teams must be cohesive. But what happens to the team when chaos wrecks havoc within the fire environment? Do we follow our individual instinct or do we defer to others with more knowledge and experience?

Challenge #67: The Art of Leadership

Challenge #67: The Art of Leadership

Respond to the following question in your journal:

• What's the one accomplishment you've made in your life that you're proudest and how has it impacted how you lead?

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IGNITE: Invite Input

To create safety, leaders need to actively invite input. - Amy Edmondson

[Photo: La Grande IHC]

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Challenge #66: The Art of Leadership

Challenge #66: The Art of Leadership
Caring for self and others is a duty of every leader. Chronic workplace stress can cause burnout. Know the signs and how to avoid it.

• Read Medical News Today’s article “Burnout: Facing the Damage of ‘Chronic Workplace Stress.’ 

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IGNITE: Close Enough Yet Far Enough

Leaders must be close enough to relate to others, but far enough ahead to motivate them. ♦ John C. Maxwell ♦

[Photo: Midewin IHC]

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