We’re joined by Whitney for a powerful conversation on leadership that resonates across all ages and experience levels. From developing confidence as a young leader to refining your approach over time, this episode delivers practical advice that applies far beyond EMS. The lessons shared are adaptable, relatable, and relevant to anyone looking to lead more effectively.

Lead Boldly Website

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Lead Boldly Manager Experience Class

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BooksExtreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win

https://a.co/d/bLlWzr3

Radical Candor: Fully Revised & Updated Edition: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity https://a.co/d/bOytVrd

Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know

https://a.co/d/guhopzh

A Minute to Think: Reclaim Creativity, Conquer Busyness, and Do Your Best Workhttps://a.co/d/arwS3J1

When They Win, You Win: Being a Great Manager Is Simpler Than You Think

https://www.amazon.com/When-They-Win-You-Manager/dp/B09GDGCZ4Y/ref=sr_1_1?crid=KQVV47TLTXFD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OkoXhEg2t3WO4t_EHjjwoIjD2Ab2A7-TfVvfP5TqurfAfHoKXwZ_HiHdpkP7iX-LfndfTAtndQy-bMnzqFnLhgV4Yg_BDurcYRufzlVoL4uhy5lGQiMlDAdYR0t88f5KNZ4rtbd5b_VYv7SLyjNN4IqtD2aifD12Q6-svnawCAvkdXSwDfHVonjKnI4m7MpPhU-_4IlAhQbKVD1UHOIM_uUulY6dHRVJ0K9TFoJwUNI.3ghA1iPJaMSNpJfgRYjppoZu9MhN_AyMOOBHWygTPZc&dib_tag=se&keywords=win+they+win+you+win+book&qid=1769086642&sprefix=win+they+win+you+win+book%2Caps%2C250&sr=8-1

We recorded this episode at the Fort Wayne Fire Museum and sat down with Dennis Giere to talk through where EMS came from, how it gained momentum, and why understanding its beginnings still matters today. This episode looks at the foundation of the service so many of us are proud to be part of and why its history continues to influence how we serve our communities now.

Report from Engine Co. 82 by Dennis Smith

https://a.co/d/daeQZQ2

American Sirens: The Incredible Story of the Black Men Who Became America's First Paramedics by Kevin Hazzard

https://a.co/d/1j0WVhy

Freedom House Ambulance: The FIRST Responders | America's First EMT Servicehttps://youtu.be/1pGFo0OmfwY?si=MuqUQNaxNI8G8Duk

Man Alive: The Bronx Is Burning (Complete) FDNY 1972

https://youtu.be/ygF3NJvy3bY?si=NYA6AApyU2VDCEe-

On this episode of the 260, we sit down with Zak, a strategic business planning manager with the Red Cross, to dig into the spirit behind the annual Battle of the Badges. It’s the friendly competition where fire, police, and EMS each rally their supporters to donate blood and earn bragging rights. We explore why the event is fun, what makes blood donation meaningful, and what a donation experiences from the moment it leaves your arm to the moment it reaches someone who needs it. Plus, we talk about how the tradition took shape and why people look forward to it each year. Join us for a mix of heart, humor, and healthy rivalry