Ep. 91: Tyrral Quinn, Captain - Vulnerability & Failures

About this episode

Captain Tyrall Quinn shares his journey of service and leadership, reflecting on vulnerability and the importance of mental wellness.

Captain Tyrall Quinn, author of The Calling: The Unseen Work of Leading Well , joins the podcast to share a powerful story of service, departure, and return. After stepping away from the fire service following 20 years on the job, Quinn reflects on what it meant to be welcomed back by his department and how that experience reshaped his understanding of leadership. The conversation explores humility, confidence, accountability, and mental wellness—both on and off the fireground—while honoring the legacy of those who paved the way. As Quinn reminds us, “If I have seen further [than others], it is by standing on the shoulders of giants,” a truth that underscores the importance of remembering those who came before us as we lead, grow, and serve.

People in this episode

Host: Berlin Maza

Guest: Tyrall Quinn

Topics covered

• leadership
• vulnerability
• mental wellness
• service
• humility
• accountability

Keywords

• leadership
• vulnerability
• fire service
• mental wellness
• humility
• accountability
• service

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Calling: The Unseen Work of Leading Well

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