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As 2022 comes to a close, the IAFC would like to wish our members, partners, advertisers, and other industry professionals a safe and happy holiday season. As we reflect on the past year, we would like to provide Bugle Brief readers another look at the most accessed articles from the year. Our regular publication will resume Monday, Jan. 9.
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How great leaders acknowledge their employees effectively
Lolly Daskal
From Aug. 8: Every great leader knows the benefits of investing in their employees, but too many don't know how to carry out one of the strongest forms of employee investments: acknowledgement. Here are some of the most important things you can do to acknowledge your employees.
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Is there finally something new and better in fire/EMS hiring?
By Charles Johnson, Training Chief, Westfield (IN) Fire Department
From May 9: Our fire department, like many others, have a huge need for firefighters and EMS providers, and we are hiring. At the same time, we are in competition with every fire department in our region. Sound familiar? Like everyone else in this situation, we strive to hire the best and we want to hire a workforce that looks like our community. We implemented a new way.
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The ResponseMaster® IFS family for custom fire and rescue vehicles combines refined ride quality and rugged design. Superior maneuverability and handling increases safety for the fire fighter and reduces response time in the most demanding conditions.
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3 questions intentional people ask themselves every day
Inc.
From June 22: You've probably already heard of the virtues of intentionality. Whether it's in the workplace, our workspace or our personal lives, we all sense that our impact and our own personal peace could be enhanced by engineering our life around the right things. However, knowing where to start can be a daunting task. From mindfulness to meditation, navigating a path toward intentional productivity is one that takes practice and a bit of personal introspection.
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4 reasons company culture is essential
Full Focus
From Sept. 8: Some business leaders are dismissive of culture. They might think it seems soft or unnecessary. Others think of it like flossing — something they know they should do and plan to get to eventually, just not today. Or, they view it like the weather, as something they know exists and must be taken into consideration but that lies outside their control.
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JW Fishers are specialists in the design and manufacture of underwater search systems. Their product line includes hand held and boat towed metal detectors, marine magnetometers, video systems. side scan sonars, sub bottom profilers and scanning sonar.
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2 questions leaders must be asking their people right now
Fast Company
From Feb. 22: As businesses began reopening or expanding operations when COVID closures eased, many leaders worried about whether or not customers would come back. As it turns out, we should have been thinking about how to encourage our employees to stick around.
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Before the fire department in Hampton Valley Forge, Tennessee joined the Connecting Heroes® program, they struggled with connectivity. See for yourself what happened when they partnered with T-Mobile® for Government to get access to first responder benefits on the largest 5G network in the country.
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3 tips for better coaching conversations
Psychology Today
From April 22: Do you feel you need to have all the answers in order to be of value to others? Or have you discovered that you can make a big difference by asking great questions that allow others to discover the answers that are most meaningful to them?
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iPlanTables provides Sit-Stand touchscreen workstations for plan reviewers, city planners, GIS and archivist departments. Starting 13 years ago we proudly are the only USA based stand manufacturer the industry. Join over 50 other jurisdictions who utilize our modern technology. “iPlanTables Helps You See the Big Picture”
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3 questions to plan your life around
Michael Hyatt
From Jan. 24: Most people want more from life than what they're getting. That's natural. We were created with appetites that long for more. The hard part is taking that longing and turning it into reality. Life often throws us curve balls, and we don't always have control over how things unfold. What we do have control over is how we respond to those situations — or how we get in front of them.
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8 tips for tough conversations with employees
Entrepreneur
From Oct. 10: Whether you're in the thick of it or on the sidelines, almost everyone has experienced work drama. Managing appropriate boundaries and balancing the social dynamics of the office can be challenging. Fortunately, you can manage difficult employee conversations with a little planning and preparation.
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5 clever hacks to better defend your time
Fast Company
From April 8: Henry Shapiro writes: Ever get to the end of a week and ask, "Where did all the time go?" Well, turns out you're not alone. My startup, which builds a platform to help busy professionals manage their calendars more efficiently, recently published a trend report surveying over 2,000 professionals to analyze how they prioritize and defend time for focused work.
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When you ask a firefighter to climb 100 feet in the air, waiting at the top better be some peace of mind. Rosenbauer aerials are the highest standard, built on a 30-year track record of zero compromise. Safety and ease of operation. An extension of the firefighter. Performing as one.
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15 leadership strategies to ensure clear internal communications
Forbes
From Jan. 24: A team cannot function properly without direction, instruction and leadership — all of which are needed to properly execute a collective effort. Of course, it can be challenging to communicate clearly with each team member, especially if you're working remotely.
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3 communication fails to avoid
Full Focus
From March 22: You have a vision for your business, your team and your day-to-day workflow. However, the more people who are added to the mix, the more likely misunderstandings will happen. No matter how hard you try, things still get lost in translation. It costs time, money and momentum. Maybe we're not as good at communicating as we thought. Does communication really have to be that hard?
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How the best leaders overcome their own defense mechanisms
Lolly Daskal
From July 8: Defense mechanisms — the unconscious reactions that protect us from anxiety and internal conflict — are a part of being human. We all have them, and while they frequently do harm, in some situations they can actually be useful. What matters, in life and in leadership, is what we do about them.
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16 surprising daily habits that help business leaders thrive
Forbes
From Nov. 22: Leadership isn't for everyone. Given the level of responsibility that leaders must assume and the amounts of mental and physical energy it takes to consistently guide teams toward a larger vision, serving in a leadership capacity can be overwhelming. The best leaders find ways to replenish their reserves so that they can approach each day with a fresh mind, an open heart and the drive to tackle whatever challenges they may face.
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Calendar jailbreak: 4 strategies to spend less time in meetings
Full Focus
From Sept. 22: Meetings aren't all bad. They can be where some of the most important work happens. Meetings enhance collaboration. They create synergy. They allow you to access the knowledge and ideas of everyone in the room simultaneously. You can solve problems, align around upcoming priorities and mobilize your team to act on your vision.
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4 principles to develop next-level leadership at your company
Entrepreneur
From May 23: For a company to be successful, it must find a way to develop talent. It isn't always possible to hire leadership from the outside. Being able to develop leaders within the ranks will help the company to grow and fill future needs that come about organically.
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