Tip Of The Spear Leadership Podcast

By Michael Nasti

What's Tip Of The Spear Leadership Podcast about?

Welcome to the Tip Of The Spear Leadership Podcast. I’m your host Mike Nasti and our goal is to create a movement of strong competent leaders. Our guests will discuss how to lead and flourish by sharing their lessons learned and shared experiencesPlease follow and like on social media.

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Tip Of The Spear Leadership Podcast episodes:

05.13.2024
#57 "Command Under Fire" with Sam Villani (Maryland)
Summary In this episode of the Tip the Spear Leadership Podcast, Mike Nasti interviews Sam Villani, Battalion Fire Chief of the Montgomery County Fire Department in Maryland. They discuss the importance of building relationships with company officers and the value of...
04.30.2024
#56 "Leadership From The City Of Brotherly Love" With Deputy Chief Anthony Bompadre (Philly Fire)
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04.26.2024
#55 "Show Them The Way" with Anthony Rowett (Port City Fire Training)
Summary The conversation revolves around the importance of leadership and accountability in the fire service. The hosts discuss the need for officers to identify and address issues within their crew, as well as the importance of creating an environment where firefighters...
04.18.2024
#54 "The Back Of The Bay" with Ben McKinnon and Sam Shepherd (GA)
Summary In this episode of the Tip of the Spear Leadership Podcast, Mike Nasti interviews Ben McKinnon and Sam Shepherd, both lieutenants in the fire service. They discuss the importance of being the firefighter your kids think you are and the...
04.10.2024
#53 "Expect Fire" With Nick Martin (NC)
Summary In this conversation, Chief Nick Martin discusses the importance of being combat ready and having a mindset of readiness and aggression on the fireground. He emphasizes the need for operational discipline and good discretion to balance the aggressive nature of...
03.26.2024
#52 "The Man In The Mirror" with Logan Broberg (FL)
Summary This episode of the Tip the Spirit Leadership podcast focuses on the importance of physical fitness in the fire service. The conversation highlights the impact of physical fitness on both individual firefighters and officers. It emphasizes the need for firefighters...
03.18.2024
#51 " Fires That Made Me: 27 Years FDNY" with Lou Rufrano
Summary In this episode, Lou Rufrano joins Mike Nasti to discuss the fires that made him as a leader in the fire service. They talk about the roles and training of squads, the importance of empowering and trusting your team, and...
03.13.2024
The Front Seat Collective Episode 2: " Are You The Victim, Or The Reason?"
Summary In this episode of Front Seat Collective, Mike Nasti discusses the importance of taking personal responsibility and recognizing one's role in various situations. He emphasizes the need to reflect on oneself before blaming others and to take ownership of mistakes....
02.29.2024
The Front Seat Collective Episode 1 " The Collective"
Summary In this episode, host Mike Nasti introduces a new segment called The Front Seat Collective, where he shares his experiences and lessons learned as a company officer. He emphasizes the importance of being able to make decisions and the...
02.26.2024
#50 "Leadership in Charm City" With Chris Knight (Baltimore City)
Summary In this episode, Mike Nasti interviews Chris Knight, a lieutenant in the Baltimore City Fire Department. They discuss the pride and sense of community that comes from working in your hometown, as well as the challenges and responsibilities of transitioning...
02.23.2024
#49 "Culture: Instilled, Not Inherited" With Scott Heywood (Buffalo FD)
Summary In this conversation, Scott Heywood, a Battalion Chief in the Buffalo Fire Department, discusses the importance of culture in the fire department and the role of company officers in creating a winning culture. He emphasizes the need for trust, respect,...
02.18.2024
#48 "60 Years: A Reflection Of Leadership" With Butch Cobb (Jersey City FD)
Summary: In this episode, retired Deputy Chief Butch Cobb shares his experiences and insights on leadership in the fire service. He emphasizes the importance of experience and the ability to translate knowledge into action. He discusses the challenges and expectations of...
02.06.2024
#47 "Laugh At Yourself" With Mickey Farrell (FDNY)
Summary: In this episode, Mike Nasti and Mickey Farrell discuss the importance of laughing at yourself in the fire service. They emphasize the role of humility and the ability to laugh at oneself in building camaraderie and teamwork. They also discuss...
01.30.2024
#46 “Leadership And Followership" With Marc Aloan (West Columbia SC)
Marc Aloan is a Battalion Chief with the West Columbia (SC) Fire Department and creator of The Fire Inside. He is an active speaker, author, and instructor with 20 years of combined volunteer and career service. He also holds a...
01.22.2024
#45 "Put The Aces In Their Places" with Frank Viscuso (New Jersey)
Deputy Chief Frank Viscuso (ret.) served more than 26 years as a professional firefighter in New Jersey. He is a columnist for Fire Engineering magazine and the author of ten leadership books, including Amazon best-sellers Step Up and Lead, Step Up...
01.10.2024
#44 “Preparation And Adaptability” with Sean Donovan (Frederick MD)
Sean Donovan has been in the fire service for 22 years with 19 of those years career with Frederick County Fire & Rescue. Currently he holds the rank of Captain. Summary In this episode, Mike Nasti interviews Sean Donovan from the...
01.02.2024
#43 "Authentic Leadership" with Jeremy Donch (National Fire Radio)
**** Now Playing !!!**** Episode # 43 : "Authentic Leadership" with Jeremy Donch (National Fire Radio) A deep dive into culture, authentic leadership, and how impactful they both can be. Day in and day out, talk about the job, love the job,...
12.21.2023
#42 “The Functional Fire Company" with Scott Thompson
Episode # 42: “The Functional Fire Company “ With Scott Thompson Chief Thompson started his paid career assigned to one of the first organized hazardous materials teams in North Texas in 1986. He spent 10 years assigned to busy suburban fire companies,...
12.12.2023
Robert Policht I The Streets To The Front Seat I Episode #5 " Truck Company Discipline"
Now Playing !!!!!!! Robert Policht I The Streets To The Front Seats I Episode #5 Truck Company Discipline Discipline is paramount, in the most basic form, the nozzle team on the engine company’s nozzle team putting water on the fire. Everything els...
12.04.2023
#41 “Don’t Be Conditional In A Conditional World” with Dakota Meyer
# 41: “Don’t Be Conditional In A Conditional World” with Dakota Meyer (Usmc)
11.30.2023
#40: "Experience Before Promotion" with Al Pratts (North Hudson NJ)
***New Episode Now Playing ***** Episode 40: “Experience Before Promotion” now playing.
11.22.2023
Tim Klett I The Streets To The Front Seats I Episode #4 Engine Company Tempo
Tim Klett Joints The TSL Podcast and we get into all things Engine Company !! From tempo and speed to line selection !!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-nasti/support
11.17.2023
#39 "Communicate To Make Things A Reality" With Jake Henderson (Fort Worth TX)
Episode 39 : "Communicate To Make Things A Reality" With Jake Henderson (Fort Worth TX) Jake Henderson is a 17 year veteran Captain with the Fort Worth Fire Department. He’s currently at station 24 on the city’s east side where he...
11.06.2023
#38 “The Book Of Leaders” with Eric Wheaton (Winter Park FL)
Episode 38: “The Book Of Leaders” with Eric Wheaton (Winter Park FL) Eric Wheaton is the Owner of VentEnterSearch, LLC. and a second-generation fireman for Winter Park (FL) Fire Department. He is currently assigned as a Lieutenant on Truck 61....
10.30.2023
#37 “Ladders Matter” with Nick Esposito ( Bridgeport CT)
Nick Esposito is a second generation firefighter who started his fire service career in his hometown of Verplanck, New York. In 1999 he was hired by the Bridgeport, Connecticut Fire Department, and has worked his way up through the ranks,...
10.26.2023
#36 “A Leader’s Network and Resources” with Michael Hildebrand (Yvorra Leadership Foundation)
NOW PLAYING !!!! Episode 36: “A Leader’s Network and Resources with Michael Hildebrand (Yvorra Leadership Foundation)” Michael S. Hildebrand’s career spans 50-years as a firefighter, hazardous materials response team member, safety and fire protection manager, and as a successful consultant in...
10.18.2023
#35 "The Things All We Carry" with Brendan " Stack" Stackpole ( Va. )
Episode 35 : “ The Things We All Carry “ with FF Brendan “ Stack “ Stackpole (DMV)
10.13.2023
#34 “Vigilant Leadership” with Chief Corley Moore ( Moore, OK)
09.28.2023
#33 “The Way Of The Engine Company” with Roger Steger ( Baltimore MD
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09.08.2023
#32 You Have All The Power You Need with Jarrod Sergi (Norfolk VA)
***NOW PLAYING**** Episode 32: You Have All The Power You Need with Jarrod Sergi (Norfolk VA)
09.04.2023
#31 Leadership Through Unprecedented Times with Robert Policht ( Passaic, NJ )
Episode 31: Robert Policht ( Passaic, NJ )
08.23.2023
Bonus Episode #2: TJ Trujillo with “Keep The Promise Podcst”
In this bonus episode of The Tip Of The Spear Leadership Podcast, I sit down with my good friend TJ from Keep The Promise. We dig in and dive deep into the WHY and goals of Keep The Promise. TJ...
08.18.2023
#30 Establishing a culture of training with Tim Papp ( New Haven Ct. )
Episode 30: Establishing a culture of training with Tim Papp ( New Haven Ct. ) Captain New Haven Fire Department Rescue 1 Contact Tim on Instagram: @tpapp0331 Instructor for Connecticut Custom Fire Training & Take The Door Training ( IG: @takethedoortraining ) --- Support this...
08.08.2023
#29 The Fireground Pivot with Bobby Eckert ( Camden NJ )
Episode 29:The Fire Ground Pivot With Bobby Eckert This can take place both factually and mentally. Company officers must know how to effortlessly change gears to adapt and be able to rise to the challenges facing them Our guest Bobby Eckert...
08.02.2023
#28 Georgia Smoke Divers, Emerging Leadership with David Rhodes ( Atlanta FD Ret. )
David Rhodes - #339 - Chief Elder - Smoke Daddy Emeritus joins us and discusses how leadership emerges and plays a vital role in arguably the most difficult training program the fire service has to offer. The Georgia Smoke Diver...
07.25.2023
#27 Command Presence: Increase Your Influence with Frank Ricci ( New Haven Ct.)
Accomplished Author Battalion chief and union president for the city of New Haven, CT, Fire Department. Frank also served as the department’s drillmaster, being the highest-ranking chief assigned to Special Operations Command. Frank is on the advisory board for FDIC and...
07.10.2023
#26 “Starting them Off Right andBuilding The Founding For Success” with Chad Costa (Petaluma Ca.)
Assistant chief with the City of Petaluma (California) Fire Department. Over 25 years of fire service experience, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), Director for CalFire Team 1. He is the technology and communications battalion chief and a...
07.03.2023
#25: Backstep to Boss, the transition Tyler Whitfield ( Clear Water Fl.)
Transitioning from firefighter to Officer Transitioning from a firefighter to an officer is a significant step in one's career, filled with new responsibilities and challenges. As a firefighter, you have already demonstrated courage, teamwork, and a commitment to serving others....
06.28.2023
#24 leadership Illusions with Dr. Johnny Torgeson (AFC MCLB Barstow Ca. )
Accomplished Writer And Fire Service Instructor PHD Strategic Leadership 23 years in the fire service Army Veteran The concept of the "leadership illusion", Is to unmask the Leadership Illusion. Behind every great leader, lies a hidden tapestry of collective effort and external...
06.26.2023
Jarrod Sergi: The Streets To The Front Seat #2 l Reflections Of A Company Officer
Captain Norfolk Va FD Accomplished Author of: No Non-Sense Leadership: A Realistic Approach for the Company Officer https://a.co/d/iZC3Epc FDIC Presenter https://youtu.be/g3Wr61wt12I Instagram: https://instagram.com/tbf_jarrod.sergi?igshid=YzcxN2Q2NzY0OA== Email: [email protected] __________________________________________ ~If you haven’t already, Check out Tip of The Spear Leadership Podcast on all your favorite podcast platforms to include #Spotify, and...
06.14.2023
#23 Small Unit Leadership and The Fire Service with Capt. Marc Davidson ( Fairfax Co Fire )
# 23 Small Unit Leadership And The Fire Service with Captain Marc Davidson ( Fairfax Co Fire ) Small unit leadership on the company level Company and team building Marc teaches both for his department and the region on leadership and...
06.07.2023
#22 Leadership Pipeline with Ed Glassman ( Camden NJ Ret.)
Ed Glassman 40 year fire service professional Company officer , Chief officer , and FEMA level leadership experience Retired Camden NJ Fire Department Deputy Chief Former Patrol Officer Camden NJ PD Reach Chief Glassman: [email protected] Instagram: @rescue1capt __________________________________________ ~Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and...
06.02.2023
Arial Jackson: The Streets To The Front Seat #1 | Reflections Of A Company Officer
In 1996 Arial Jackson became a career firefighter with the Anne Arundel County Maryland Fire Department where he currently serves as Captain and station commander of the Waugh Chapel firehouse. Captain Jackson is a HOT instructor and classroom presenter at...
06.01.2023
#21: Fireground360: The 10 never ending pursuits of a mission driven firefighter Brian Bastinelli
Chief Bastinelli Joins us and talks about his ideology behind “Fireground360: The 10 never ending pursuits of a mission driven firefighter”. Chief Bastinelli takes us on a deep dive into what a driven firefighter is, and how this ideology applies...
05.30.2023
The Streets To The Front Seat: Reflections of a Company Officer
Lessons and experiences from the front seat in the streets. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-nasti/support
05.24.2023
#20: Popularity Versus Respect with Mark Gregory (PL Vulcan Training / FDNY)
Mark Gregory from PL Vulcan Training joins us and taps into his 30 years of experience in the fire service. We dive into the popularly vs respect, and how this will affect you as a company officer both on and...
05.19.2023
#19: Idealistic Mindset and Mediocrity with Top Floor Tactics’ Mickey Farrell
Mickey Farrell from Top Floor Tactics joins us and taps into his 22 years of experience in the fire service. We dive into the firehouse kitchen, mindset of a winning team and officer. Knowing your place in the stack is critical...
05.16.2023
Podcast Update !!!
Thank you all for the feedback and continued support !! I have decided to focus on company officer topics and development. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok: @Tip_Of_The_Spear_Leadership **Check out my Linktree, link in bio or click: https://linktr.ee/tip_of_the_spear_leadership...
05.11.2023
#18: Leadership Dividends, and Navigating Personnel Challenges with Tim Klett FDNY (Ret.)
Episode 18: Company Officer Leadership Dividends, and Navigating Personnel Challenges The most difficult part of leadership will be the relationships you develop with those you work with. We go over establishing your level of expectations and leading by example....
05.02.2023
#17: Lessons from the Streets: Officer Command and Competence with Captain Bobby Eckert
Company Officer Command and Competence Real world lessons, and experiences 18 years Camden Fire Department Bobby Eckert is a ladder company captain in the Camden (NJ) Fire Department. He has a BS in public safety administration from Neumann University and...

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Tip Of The Spear Leadership Podcast episodes:

#57 "Command Under Fire" with Sam Villani (Maryland)

#56 "Leadership From The City Of Brotherly Love" With Deputy Chief Anthony Bompadre (Philly Fire)

#55 "Show Them The Way" with Anthony Rowett (Port City Fire Training)

#54 "The Back Of The Bay" with Ben McKinnon and Sam Shepherd (GA)

#53 "Expect Fire" With Nick Martin (NC)

#52 "The Man In The Mirror" with Logan Broberg (FL)

#51 " Fires That Made Me: 27 Years FDNY" with Lou Rufrano

The Front Seat Collective Episode 2: " Are You The Victim, Or The Reason?"

The Front Seat Collective Episode 1 " The Collective"

#50 "Leadership in Charm City" With Chris Knight (Baltimore City)

#49 "Culture: Instilled, Not Inherited" With Scott Heywood (Buffalo FD)

#48 "60 Years: A Reflection Of Leadership" With Butch Cobb (Jersey City FD)

#47 "Laugh At Yourself" With Mickey Farrell (FDNY)

#46 “Leadership And Followership" With Marc Aloan (West Columbia SC)

#45 "Put The Aces In Their Places" with Frank Viscuso (New Jersey)

#44 “Preparation And Adaptability” with Sean Donovan (Frederick MD)

#43 "Authentic Leadership" with Jeremy Donch (National Fire Radio)

#42 “The Functional Fire Company" with Scott Thompson

Robert Policht I The Streets To The Front Seat I Episode #5 " Truck Company Discipline"

#41 “Don’t Be Conditional In A Conditional World” with Dakota Meyer

#40: "Experience Before Promotion" with Al Pratts (North Hudson NJ)

Tim Klett I The Streets To The Front Seats I Episode #4 Engine Company Tempo

#39 "Communicate To Make Things A Reality" With Jake Henderson (Fort Worth TX)

#38 “The Book Of Leaders” with Eric Wheaton (Winter Park FL)

#37 “Ladders Matter” with Nick Esposito ( Bridgeport CT)

#36 “A Leader’s Network and Resources” with Michael Hildebrand (Yvorra Leadership Foundation)

#35 "The Things All We Carry" with Brendan " Stack" Stackpole ( Va. )

#34 “Vigilant Leadership” with Chief Corley Moore ( Moore, OK)

#33 “The Way Of The Engine Company” with Roger Steger ( Baltimore MD

#32 You Have All The Power You Need with Jarrod Sergi (Norfolk VA)

#31 Leadership Through Unprecedented Times with Robert Policht ( Passaic, NJ )

Bonus Episode #2: TJ Trujillo with “Keep The Promise Podcst”

#30 Establishing a culture of training with Tim Papp ( New Haven Ct. )

#29 The Fireground Pivot with Bobby Eckert ( Camden NJ )

#28 Georgia Smoke Divers, Emerging Leadership with David Rhodes ( Atlanta FD Ret. )

#27 Command Presence: Increase Your Influence with Frank Ricci ( New Haven Ct.)

#26 “Starting them Off Right andBuilding The Founding For Success” with Chad Costa (Petaluma Ca.)

#25: Backstep to Boss, the transition Tyler Whitfield ( Clear Water Fl.)

#24 leadership Illusions with Dr. Johnny Torgeson (AFC MCLB Barstow Ca. )

Jarrod Sergi: The Streets To The Front Seat #2 l Reflections Of A Company Officer

#23 Small Unit Leadership and The Fire Service with Capt. Marc Davidson ( Fairfax Co Fire )

#22 Leadership Pipeline with Ed Glassman ( Camden NJ Ret.)

Arial Jackson: The Streets To The Front Seat #1 | Reflections Of A Company Officer

#21: Fireground360: The 10 never ending pursuits of a mission driven firefighter Brian Bastinelli

The Streets To The Front Seat: Reflections of a Company Officer

#20: Popularity Versus Respect with Mark Gregory (PL Vulcan Training / FDNY)

#19: Idealistic Mindset and Mediocrity with Top Floor Tactics’ Mickey Farrell

Podcast Update !!!

#18: Leadership Dividends, and Navigating Personnel Challenges with Tim Klett FDNY (Ret.)

#17: Lessons from the Streets: Officer Command and Competence with Captain Bobby Eckert