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Step Away From Productivity: Embrace Strategic Thinking

by David Brown | December 24, 2024 | How-To, Insight, Leadership, Productivity, Thoughts | 0 Comments

Businesses make plans. Groups, non-profits, schools, or any functioning club, organization, and gathering of people all come up with plans. They develop a vision. All of these organizations take time out of their otherwise productive time to sit and think. The...

Mastering Workplace Innovation: Overcoming Resistance and Inspiring Change

by David Brown | December 17, 2024 | How-To, HumanFirst, Insight, Leadership, Personal Growth | 0 Comments

Ever felt like your innovative thoughts are crashing against an impenetrable wall at your workplace? Like you're scaling Everest to persuade your colleagues? You're in good company. That nagging frustration and sense of being undervalued—it's both accurate and...

Discovering Your Ikigai: Unleashing Purpose and Resilience for First Responders

by David Brown | December 10, 2024 | HumanFirst, Insight, Leadership, Thoughts | 0 Comments

Have you ever wondered, "Is there a method to thriving amidst the chaos?" or "How can I keep going when the going gets impossibly tough?" Well, believe it or not, there is an approach designed for just that. Ikigai is a Japanese concept meaning "a reason for being."...

Ask the Right Questions: Build the Team

by David Brown | December 3, 2024 | HumanFirst, Insight, Leadership, Personal Growth, Thoughts | 0 Comments

Leadership is often viewed through the narrow lens of productivity and performance. We see our team members for a fraction of their day, judge them based on metrics and deliverables, and attempt to mold their behavior to fit our expectations. But what if we're asking...

Embracing Perspectives: A Path to Deeper Understanding and Harmony

by David Brown | November 26, 2024 | HumanFirst, Insight, Journal, Thoughts | 0 Comments

While scrolling on my phone, I stumbled upon a captivating podcast. It was a biography of Benjamin Franklin, a subject that might take time to spark interest. However, the podcast's unique and unexpected perception of Franklin intrigued me, drawing me in. The hosts of...

Leaving a Legacy: Small Acts, Big Impact in Daily Life

by David Brown | November 19, 2024 | HumanFirst, Insight, Journal, Thoughts, Travel | 0 Comments

Seated in this bustling airport, the stark contrast of the people I've encountered here is striking. From the harried business traveler to the boisterous vacationing family, airports serve as a microcosm of human behavior. Yet, what truly captivates me is the way...

Understanding the Art of Productivity: Prioritizing Practice Over Perfection to Elevate Your Performance

by David Brown | November 12, 2024 | HumanFirst, Insight, Leadership, Personal Growth, Productivity, Thoughts | 0 Comments

The emergency response and leadership sectors are environments where the volume of training versus its quality is a constant dialogue. What if I told you that focusing on the bulk (quantity) of training, rather than the perfection of training, could enhance your skill...

Unlocking Your True Potential Evolving from Fluid to Crystallized Intelligence

by David Brown | November 5, 2024 | How-To, HumanFirst, Insight, Leadership, Personal Growth | 0 Comments

Ever feel like your edge is slipping away as you get older? You're not alone. While we're all familiar with the trajectory of our physical abilities, our mental acuity also goes through its peaks and valleys. What if I told you there's a way to survive and thrive...

Redefining Deserve and Responsibility

by David Brown | October 29, 2024 | HumanFirst, Insight, Journal, Personal Growth, Thoughts | 0 Comments

A few years ago, I tackled the concept of what people deserve a blog post. It’s a topic that stirs plenty of emotions, swinging between the joy of earned rewards and the bitterness of perceived injustices. Think about it—didn't get that promotion you thought you...

Why Googling ‘How To Be A Good Leader’ Won’t Help

by David Brown | October 22, 2024 | HumanFirst, Insight, Leadership | 0 Comments

It's pretty standard for leaders or aspiring leaders to strive for improvement. Leadership is a skill that many may not have initially anticipated needing. Often, individuals are hired with the primary goal of being effective contributors to their organizations. Over...

Embrace Preparedness: Turn Obstacles into Opportunities for Leadership Success

by David Brown | Oct 15, 2024 | HumanFirst, Insight, Leadership, Personal Growth, Thoughts

Preparedness isn't just for the 'preppers' out there. It is for the leaders and aspiring leaders. I was listening to a podcast from the former CEO of Netflix. He was talking about company culture and how Netflix turned an idea into a successful company. What struck...

Embracing Collaborative Problem-Solving for Organizational Success

by David Brown | Oct 8, 2024 | Business / Entrepreneurship, HumanFirst, Leadership, Personal Growth, Thoughts

Here is an unpopular fact: your idea isn't always the best. In the modern workplace, we are problem solvers. Ironically, a lot of the problems we are trying to solve are self-induced. Yet, that is the way of organizational culture. Problem-solving is a function of...

Showing Up for Your Team

by David Brown | Oct 1, 2024 | HumanFirst, Insight, Leadership, Thoughts

Effective leadership is often perceived as a collection of skills and qualities necessary for guiding a team or organization toward success. However, my personal experiences have enlightened me that the most crucial aspect of effective leadership is something much...

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