Side Alpha Leadership

10/18/2023

When drafting new policy for workers and you elicit feedback, you must remember that some employees may disagree with your vision. It is important to remember that it’s not all about you, and what is good for you, but what is good for the entire company. Don’t take feedback personal when you ask for it. Remember not everyone will agree with you, and that’s OK. The last thing any leader wants is a business full of yes people.

10/16/2023

When you’re the incident commander don’t go it alone. Build a command team to assist in gathering the best information possible. 2 sets of eyes and 2 sets of ears are better than 1. Once armed with good information, you can put your people where they will make the best tactical difference.

10/13/2023

Is morale low at you workplace? Do you think management does not have you back? Does it feel hopeless and good times are gone forever? Tune into this month’s podcast Capt. Shelly and I tackle that very issue as well as building relationships and learning to communicate. Give it a listen and then start making a difference. Follow the link in the bio and go to podcasts.

10/11/2023

This months Side Alpha Leadership I welcome back Dr. Shelly Wheeler https://www.sidealphaleadership.com/podcast

09/28/2023

If a subordinate failed in carrying out a mission, made a wrong decision or failed to solve a problem, don’t drop the hammer of punishment on them don’t berate or belittle them instead look at their mistake as an opportunity to teach and mentor.

09/07/2023

As a leader telling the truth is imperative. When things are going great it is easy to relay that information. When things are not going well it is difficult to express that to the troops, but as a leader you’re responsible to ensure everyone on the team knows what’s happening, If you don’t, it will lead to gossip and groupthink and your subordinates will fill in the blanks with rumors that will be worse than what the news actually is.

09/01/2023

The latest Side Alpha Leadership podcast is up. This month I speak with my good friend and president of Capitol Fire Training, Robert James, a.k.a. RJ we discussed one of his favorite topics mentorship being a mentor and being mentored. And we transitioned into officer development.

08/25/2023

You can never rest on what you have achieved in the past, you always have to improve yourself. You are never too old, or too high in rank to learn new things or relearn old things.

08/16/2023

Try to find the good in people. Don’t discard someone because they made a mistake.

08/03/2023

Do you think the culture in the fire service has to change? Dave Mcglynn and I discussed this topic. Give it a listen and decide for yourself. The fire service has a rich culture. You may not like all aspects of it, but a complete change is a mistake. Follow the link in the bio to the latest podcast.

08/03/2023

Do you think the culture in the fire service has to change? Dave McGlynn and I discuss this. Give it a listen and decide for yourself. The fire service has a rich culture. You may not like all aspects of it, but a complete change is a mistake.

The Side Alpha Leadership Podcast is the place to listen to leaders from all occupations. Each month I will interview leaders and get their views on leadership subjects and offer advice.Leadershio in the fire service, leadership for officers, firefighters

08/01/2023

The latest Podcast is up. This month I have Chief Dave McGlynn back on the show. Dave discusses his new book "The Training Officer" We discuss the culture of the fire service and how it does not need to change, but can always be enhanced. Follow the link below.

https://www.sidealphaleadership.com/podcast/episode/f65fe26b/the-training-officer-steers-the-ship