Join us as Michele Fitzsimmons, Deputy Chief of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY), discusses navigating high-stakes leadership and building trust within a team. We explore the importance of standard operating procedures, overcoming the emotional toll of demanding careers, and why saying yes to new opportunities is critical for growth.

Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction.

03:49 Family legacy and transitioning to a career in the FDNY.

10:43 Why teams must fall back on established training during a crisis.

13:42 Delegating responsibilities and learning to trust your team.

16:25 The value of asking questions and admitting when you don't know something.

20:03 Fostering a culture that accepts mistakes as valuable learning opportunities.

24:07 Managing the emotional toll of a difficult job by seeking help and leaning on the community.

32:44 How saying "yes" to unexpected opportunities opens new doors.

Resources Mentioned:

Michele Fitzsimmons

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-fitzsimmons-0b49101a0/

New York City Fire Department (FDNY) | LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-york-city-fire-department/

New York City Fire Department (FDNY) | Website

https://www.nyc.gov/site/fdny/index.page

Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1501124021/

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