by David Brown | Dec 17, 2024 | How-To, HumanFirst, Insight, Leadership, Personal Growth |
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...
by David Brown | Dec 3, 2024 | HumanFirst, Insight, Leadership, Personal Growth, Thoughts |
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...
by David Brown | Nov 12, 2024 | HumanFirst, Insight, Leadership, Personal Growth, Productivity, Thoughts |
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...
by David Brown | Nov 5, 2024 | How-To, HumanFirst, Insight, Leadership, Personal Growth |
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...
by David Brown | Oct 29, 2024 | HumanFirst, Insight, Journal, Personal Growth, Thoughts |
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...
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...