Own It!: Build a Fire Service Culture of Trust and Integrity Through Accountability

Anyone can be a leader. One only has to step up and OWN IT, acting as a role model for everyone around them to follow, and eventually building a community of their own!In too many communities and workplaces where bonds and brotherhood ought to flourish, a lack of inspirational leadership can poison the group’s potential for deeper connections and relationships. In cases like these, where selfishness and toxicity seem to glare out from every corner, it’s up to everyone to step up and become a leader of their own.In this book, you’ll learn the most important parts of being an uplifting leader, from the importance of enforcing accountability, to the weight of integrity, to the results of respect and responsibility. You’ll also read about how to wield your own moral and ethical principles to establish an environment of trust and brotherhood, as well as how to generate an air of gratitude and commitment among your peers.As a firefighter and EMS provider, Ryan Rodriquez is able to explain his thoughts in the form of anecdotes about both his time in the firehouse and in a life-or-death emergency. Though you may not be charging into a burning building yourself, his advice rings true for anyone determined to face down the lack of camaraderie in their own community. Why wait on everyone else to get better? Why not improve yourself, and become a leader your peers would be proud to follow? Read more