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...
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...
by David Brown | Sep 24, 2024 | Insight, Leadership, Personal Growth, Productivity |
Effective leadership is akin to a multifaceted puzzle. Each piece represents a critical skill or quality—communication, empathy, resilience, to name a few—that, when properly assembled, can unlock unparalleled team performance and organizational success. Among these...