"Stop Poisoning the Ranks: Tackling Toxic Leadership"
About this episode
The episode discusses toxic leadership in the fire service and emphasizes the importance of supportive environments and mental health.
In this episode, Mike Goldstein and I discuss various aspects of the fire service, including Mike's journey, the importance of passion, mental health, toxic leadership, and the balance between work and family life. we emphasize the need for supportive environments, self-awareness in leadership, and the significance of engaging youth in fire service opportunities. The discussion highlights the challenges faced by firefighters and the importance of communication and understanding in fostering a positive culture within fire departments.
People in this episode
Host: David Polikoff
Guest: Mike Goldstein
Topics covered
- toxic leadership
- fire service
- mental health
- work-life balance
- supportive environments
- youth engagement
Keywords
- toxic leadership
- fire service
- mental health
- work-life balance
- communication
- positive culture
- self-awareness
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