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As 2018 comes to a close, IAFC would like to wish its members, partners and other industry professionals a safe and happy holiday season. As we reflect on the past year for the industry, we would like to provide the readers of the Bugle Brief a look at the most accessed articles from the year. Our regular publication will resume Tuesday, Jan. 8.
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By Catherine Iste
From May 22: Some people seem to inspire teams to naturally follow them. Others struggle. What's the difference between a leader with an advanced degree, certificates in leadership and no loyal team members and the leader down the hall who everyone turns to for real direction and guidance? Here are three secrets of natural leaders.
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Harvard Business Review
From April 23: Too many leaders avoid making tough calls. In an effort not to upset others or lose status in the eyes of their followers, they concoct sophisticated justifications for putting off difficult decisions, and the delay often does far more damage than whatever fallout they were trying to avoid. In fact, hard decisions often get more complicated when they're deferred.
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Business Insider
From May 22: or the better part of a decade, former SEAL commander Jocko Willink has passed on what he learned in the Navy to the civilian sector. One lesson he learned in his time serving: While forcing a team to follow an order might work for a while, the long-term effects will result in a group of people too beat down to be effective or — even worse — one that's ready to rebel against you.
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ICC’s updated IFC® includes changes affecting: hazards related to pallet storage, laboratories, food trucks, plant processing, and more; mass notification at universities; energy systems; integrated systems testing for high-rise buildings; gas detection systems; sprinkler protection; alarm systems and much more. Stay ahead and stay safe with the latest IFC.
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Harvard Business Review
From Aug. 8: At some point in your career, you likely encountered a manager you believed was unfair. You probably thought to yourself, "When I'm a manager, I'm never going to be like that!" Now that you've been promoted to a management position, you're probably dedicating significant amounts of time and energy to making unbiased decisions, but no doubt finding that the right balance is elusive.
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Fast Company
From May 22: When we think about leaders' behaviors, it's easier to notice the big things they do in public. But other acts of leadership are much harder to see, generate little to no discussion and yet are just as influential. "Quiet" forms of leadership, in other words, matter more than you might imagine. Here’s what that looks like and why it’s so important.
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Forbes
From Nov. 8: When hiring for a leadership role, you may be overlooking one of the most important traits of top performers: humility. Sounds a bit counter-intuitive, doesn't it? Humility is not typically the first trait that comes to mind when you think about great business leaders like Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk or Bill Gates.
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By Catherine Iste
From May 8: A title does not make someone a leader. In fact, leaders can be found within all levels of the organization. There is no one path for becoming a leader. And there are also different types of leaders. Yet, just as there are a few common characteristics of all leaders, there are also common ways leaders approach their work.
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Lolly Daskal
From Feb. 8: I recently gave a keynote to a room filled with hundreds of leaders from around the world. These were people with prestigious positions and reputations for excellence, and I was humbled and honored to be in their presence. After my keynote a crowd gathered at the back of the room, where I was signing my new book. Speaking with these accomplished leaders one on one, I began to notice a pattern.
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Lencore Acoustics Corp.
The Sound Masking Industry has seen double digit growth as modern workspaces become the norm and productivity a top concern for employers. Sound Masking works by introducing an ambient background sound into the environment to “cover” unwanted sound, rendering speech unintelligible. But what happens when an emergency communication is sent out? Will your employees be able to understand the message?
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Harvard Business Review
From Feb. 22: As a leader, what traits should you cultivate in your employees? Grit — the ability to persevere in the face of challenges? Sure. A willingness to accept some sacrifices and work hard toward a successful future are essential for the members of any team. But I believe there's another component that matters just as much: grace.
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Fire Chief
From Oct. 8: In today's environment, it is hard to sustain a positive, happy atmosphere. It is hard. Not impossible. In fact, if you practice positive self-talk, you will find your attitude much improved. If your attitude improves, your performance will improve and your relationships will benefit. Negativity can actually change your brain chemistry.
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