The Firefighters Podcast
The Firefighters Podcast is a global podcast seeking to develop, inspire, connect, motivate, represent & celebrate the world of our emergency services operators through a series of wide-ranging conversations celebrating those within our emergency services family and encouraging the support of this incredible group of people.
Operational UK firefighter Pete Wakefield speaks with individuals from all walks of life who share a connection with, can add value to, or can develop those who choose this life path.
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The Firefighters Podcast
#301 Leadership & The Impact we have on others with Carl Boasman
After 31 years’ service, upon retirement from the Fire and Rescue Service in October 2023, Carl started providing organisational and leadership development, coaching and mentoring support. Carl joined North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service as a Firefighter in 1992, in 2020, Carl was appointed as the Assistant Chief Fire Officer and Director of Community Protection for Cleveland Fire Brigade, with strategic level responsibility for operations where he finished his career.
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Books & references in todays conversation:
Leadership on the Line (Heifetz and Linsky)
Surrounded by Bad Bosses and Lazy Employees (Thomas Erikson)
Why Should Anyone be Led By You? (Rob Goffee, Gareth Jones)
Mistakes were made – But not by Me (Carol Tavris, Elliot Aronson)
Leaders Eat Last (Simon Sinek)
Toxic Positivity (Whitney Goodman)
4000 Weeks (Oliver Burkeham)
Surrounded by Narcissists (Thomas Erikson)
Show Me the Bodies – Peter Apps
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