Leadership Conversations @ The Kitchen Table Explicit

by Berlin Maza

Lieutenant Berlin Maza & Deputy Fire Chief Bill Mack sit down with leaders in all professions and industries from across the country to have leadership conversations at the firehouse kitchen table!

Leaders share their stories, philosophies and perspectives on leadership. They talk about their non-negotiable behaviors, actions and traits, as well as offer action items for newer employees, emerging leaders, and senio ... 

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  • Season 2

  • Ep. 40: Bob Shannon, Captain (ret.) - You get what you accept, not what you expect!

    Ep. 40: Bob Shannon, Captain (ret.) - You get what you accept, not what you expect!

    S02 E40
    01:58:01

    Retired Captain Bob Shannon of Las Vegas Fire & Rescue emphasizes that your organization is perfectly designed to get the outcomes that they are getting, as every organization has a leadership curriculum, formal and intentional, or accidental and by default. Bob dives into the two types of leaders: Positive impact leaders and negative impact leaders. Bob describes the leadership power quadrant including Emotional Intelligence & self-mastery, trust, accountability and effective communication. "You get what you accept, not what you expect!"

  • Ep. 39: Lee Cockerell, Disney Executive - Creating Disney-Like Magic

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    Ep. 39: Lee Cockerell, Disney Executive - Creating Disney-Like Magic

    S02 E39
    01:02:52
    Explicit

    Disney Executive Lee Cockerell reveals the magic of Disney customer service. From poor farm kid to running Disney operations, Lee talks about the importance of having a good attitude, being reliable and having empathy. EVERYONE is watching! The secret is to hire the right people, train them right and treat them right! Don't underestimate your influence in the world, negative or positive, and don't underestimate what you can achieve in your life. Go be great!

  • Ep. 38: Matthew Vinci, Fire Chief - Perspectives & Inclusion

    Ep. 38: Matthew Vinci, Fire Chief - Perspectives & Inclusion

    S02 E38
    01:06:57

    Fire Chief Matthew Vinci of Vashon Island Fire & Rescue talks about the importance of networking, building relationships and listening to perspectives in order to get things done. Everybody at the table adds value, whether you agree or disagree with them and the lack of inclusion is simply a non-negotiable. Matthew talks about the strength in "pausing" in decision-making. The 24hr rule is often necessary, not just for yourself to think things through, but also to allow your team to think things through. "If you take care of your people, they will take care of the community!"

  • Ep. 37: Mark Emery, Fire Chief - Honorable Leadership

    Ep. 37: Mark Emery, Fire Chief - Honorable Leadership

    S02 E37
    01:56:35

    Fire Chief Mark Emery (ret.) of East Valley Fire District talks the Essentials of Honorable Leadership. He emphasizes that leadership is not synonymous with management and supervision, and leaders must differentiate between the two. Leadership is the influence of yourself and you take it with you everywhere you go. He quotes legendary coach and leader John Wooden in that "Success is peace of mind that is a direct result of self satisfaction and knowing that you make the effort to do the best of which are capable." Chief Emery also talks Integrated Tactical Accountability System (ITAC), Risk Assessment, the Passport Accountability System and more!

  • Ep. 36: Gary Barker, Battalion Chief - Old School Leadership

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    Ep. 36: Gary Barker, Battalion Chief - Old School Leadership

    S02 E36
    01:10:54
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    Battalion Chief Gary Barker of Valley Regional Fire Authority and Training Battalion Chief of Operations at the South King County Fire Training Consortium dives into "Old School Leadership" philosophies. Gary talks about how to become a respected officer, as well as the two traits that the most effective officers have in common: Being good at your job & being good with people! He emphasizes that many officers have one or the other, and to become a strong leader, one must strive to become competent in both!