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Need help? Check out these resources: www.firstresponderwellness.co/resources or Dial 988 for immediate help.
Join our Mastermind Series: https://firstresponderwellness.co/mastermind/
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132 - Lead Anyway, Even When Leadership is Broken - Lt. Col. Dave Grossman
Everyone talks about bad leadership.
But very few people take responsibility for becoming better leaders themselves.
In Part 2 of this conversation, Conrad continues with Dave Grossman to explore what leadership really looks like inside first responder culture—and why so many organizations struggle with it.
Grossman makes it clear: leadership is not about rank. It’s about self-control, service, and consistency.
They unpack the reality of toxic leadership, why it’s not a new problem, and how pressure, poor selection, and lack of development contribute to it. But more importantly, they focus on what individuals can do—right now—to lead, regardless of their position.
This episode is a direct challenge to anyone waiting for someone else to fix the culture.
Because leadership doesn’t start when you get promoted.
It starts the moment you decide to show up differently.
If you’ve ever felt stuck under poor leadership, this conversation will give you a new lens—and a new level of responsibility.
Key Topics Covered
Key Takeaways
Notable Quotes
Resources Mentioned
Mastermind CTA
If this episode challenged you to step up in your leadership, this is exactly what we’re building inside the First Responder Leadership Mastermind, launching June 3.
This is where we take these concepts and actually apply them—together, in a group of leaders committed to raising the standard.
👉 Learn more: firstresponderwellness.co/mastermind
Final Call to Action
If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone on your team.
Because culture doesn’t change from the top down.
It changes when leaders—at every level—decide to lead differently.
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FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS PODCAST
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Web site: https://ptsd911movie.com/
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Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-responder-wellness-podcast/id1535675703
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wW72dLZOKkO1QYUPzL2ih
Purchase the PTSD911 film for your public safety agency or organization:
https://ptsd911movie.com/toolkit/
The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of First Responder Wellness Solutions, LLC
Copyright ©2026 First Responder Wellness Solutions, LLC - All rights Reserved.
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Need help? Check out these resources: www.firstresponderwellness.co/resources or Dial 988 for immediate help.
Join our Mastermind Series: https://firstresponderwellness.co/mastermind/
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132 - Lead Anyway, Even When Leadership is Broken - Lt. Col. Dave Grossman
Everyone talks about bad leadership.
But very few people take responsibility for becoming better leaders themselves.
In Part 2 of this conversation, Conrad continues with Dave Grossman to explore what leadership really looks like inside first responder culture—and why so many organizations struggle with it.
Grossman makes it clear: leadership is not about rank. It’s about self-control, service, and consistency.
They unpack the reality of toxic leadership, why it’s not a new problem, and how pressure, poor selection, and lack of development contribute to it. But more importantly, they focus on what individuals can do—right now—to lead, regardless of their position.
This episode is a direct challenge to anyone waiting for someone else to fix the culture.
Because leadership doesn’t start when you get promoted.
It starts the moment you decide to show up differently.
If you’ve ever felt stuck under poor leadership, this conversation will give you a new lens—and a new level of responsibility.
Key Topics Covered
Key Takeaways
Notable Quotes
Resources Mentioned
Mastermind CTA
If this episode challenged you to step up in your leadership, this is exactly what we’re building inside the First Responder Leadership Mastermind, launching June 3.
This is where we take these concepts and actually apply them—together, in a group of leaders committed to raising the standard.
👉 Learn more: firstresponderwellness.co/mastermind
Final Call to Action
If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone on your team.
Because culture doesn’t change from the top down.
It changes when leaders—at every level—decide to lead differently.
+++++
FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS PODCAST
Order the PTSD911 Film and Educational Toolkit here: https://ptsd911movie.com/toolkit/
Web site: https://ptsd911movie.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ8jxjxYqHgFQixBK4Bl0Q
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-responder-wellness-podcast/id1535675703
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wW72dLZOKkO1QYUPzL2ih
Purchase the PTSD911 film for your public safety agency or organization:
https://ptsd911movie.com/toolkit/
The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of First Responder Wellness Solutions, LLC
Copyright ©2026 First Responder Wellness Solutions, LLC - All rights Reserved.
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