To be a good leader you need to connect with your people. My guest is my good friend Sam Villani. This episode we talking about 1. connecting with the people who work for you, I reference the book "The Military Leader" By Andrew Steadman. We touch on a few points the author writes about. 2. We close out with, setting expectations for your shift.

To be a good leader you need to connect with your people. My guest is my good friend Sam Villani. This episode we talking about 1. connecting with the people who work for you, I reference the book "The Military Leader" By Andrew Steadman. We touch on a few points the author writes about. 2. We close out with, setting expectations for your shift.

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"Because leadership isn't optional—it's the job. Whether you're stepping into your first officer role or you've been leading crews for years, this podcast is here to sharpen your edge. My guests and I dive into the real challenges of leading in the fire service—no ego, no fluff—just straight talk, hard lessons, and solid tools to help you lead with confidence, clarity, and grit." Lead From the Front. Own the Fireground.

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