Welcome back for the second installment of my episode-by-episode breakdown of leadership skills found in HBO’s “Band of Brothers. Today were going to look at Episode 2: Day of Days.
“Never put yourself in a position to take from these men”
Every leadership courses I have taken in fire department have borrowed lessons from Band of Brothers. Come with me as I breakdown great leadership skills found in Episode 1!
New Skill: Creative Scheduling!
I love a good challenge, so when a friend asked me for help developing a new schedule for his job, I jumped at the chance.
Where have I been, and what new?
Whoa man it’s been a while. It’s been an interesting journey since the last time I checked in, so let me fill you in!
The Long Road Episode 2: Attack of the Podcast
This week Logan and I take on Suicide Squad, Edward Snowden, Voting Third Party, adventures to the Mexican Grocery store, and Logan’s not so secret man-crush on Ryan Reynolds. We’re taking the long road, why don’t you join us?
Is It Truly a Wasted Vote?
DISCLAIMER: I have been a libertarian voter since the first election I voted in 2008.I am actually an unaffiliated voter here in NC, because even though I like most of the ideals of the Libertarian party, some of their candidates can be little crazy. However, I’m not here to convince you that the only hope for… Continue Reading
It’s Alive! ALIIIIIIIIIVVVVVEEE!!!
So the first episode of The Long Road Podcast is now live! We recorded the first episode on Sunday and it officially went live in the wee hours on Monday morning. At the writing of this post, we were up to 66 plays on Soundcloud and 13 plays on YouTube! It’s been pretty exciting so… Continue Reading
Lessons Learned as a New Fire Chief
On October 10, 2015, I was made fire chief of my fire department, Shooting Creek Volunteer Fire and Rescue. I have held leadership positions in the past, but nothing could have prepared me for stepping into this role. At 26, many of the members think I am too young to hold this position, despite all… Continue Reading
