Frank Viscuso asks every aspiring fire service leader to look both within and at the greater picture for when he finally assumes the mantle of the high-ranking fire officer.
People should follow you not because they “have” to but because they “want” to. Be the type of leader you always wanted to work for, says Frank Viscuso.
Change is the only constant, and the attitude of a fire service leader toward it is crucial. Most firefighters hate change. Your attitude towards change can tremendously influence the outcome. Frank Viscuso offers some tips on how to manage change successfully.
Effective delegation is necessary for an organization’s success; failure to delegate will result in inadequately developing your team. Knowing how and to whom to delegate will make your overall job easier. It will show the rest of your team that you are a strong leader with confidence in their ability, resulting in greater efficiency and increased morale.
Seventy-five percent of workers who voluntarily left their jobs did so because of their bosses and not the position itself. Here are eight leadership pitfalls to avoid alienating your firefighters.