Would you follow you? That is the question every fire services leader must ask themselves. Surveys show the #1 reason people will follow you is Character and the #1 reason leaders fail is Character. Character Counts! But most of the training available for leaders does not address the issue of Character.
We will dig into the practical ways you can develop your character and the character of the people you are called to lead. You will laugh and probably feel uncomfortable at times during this session because none of us have perfect character. Through genuine discussions about the character tests all leaders face, you will walk away with some personal “aha” moments that will help you answer “Yes” the question “Would you follow you?”
This session is based upon Dave Anderson’s best-selling book: Becoming a Leader of Character and the related Firefighters of Character curriculum.
Learning Objectives:
The participant will identify their own strengths and weakness among the Six Habits of Character.
The participant will learn to apply the Six Habits of Character to their everyday leadership challenges and train others to do so as well.
The participant will develop a plan for developing and leading a Team of Character at whatever level they lead.