#79 " From The Sink To The Front Seat" with Paul Hashagen (FDNY)

Key Take Aways:

• There's a fine line between being a rookie and a leader.
• Listening is crucial for learning and growth.
• Proving yourself in the firehouse is essential.
• Leadership is about maintaining calm in chaos.
• Experience shapes trust and decision-making.
• Firehouse culture can include hazing, but it should beconstructive.
• 9/11 significantly impacted firehouse dynamics and morale.
• Leadership has a ripple effect on the team.
• Personal power is more effective than positional power.
• Influential officers can shape the careers of firefighters.

Summary:

In this conversation, Paul Hashagen shares his journey frombeing a rookie firefighter to a respected leader in the fire service. He emphasizes the importance of listening, learning, and proving oneself in the firehouse. The discussion touches on the impact of 9/11 on firehouse dynamics, the significance of personal power versus positional power, and the ripple effect of good leadership. Hashagen reflects on the lessons learned throughout his career, the value of open communication, and the necessity of preparing forthe unexpected in high-pressure situations.

Titles:

From Rookie to Leader: A Firefighter's Journey

The Art of Listening in Firefighting

Sound Bites:

• "Your size up is the voices of the other people youhear."
• "You can make your own luck by being ready."
• "You want to be able to do that for people."

Chapters

1. 00:00 The Journey from Rookie to Leader
2. 02:42 The Importance of Listening and Learning
3. 05:41 Proving Yourself in the Firehouse
4. 08:28 Leadership in High-Pressure Situations
5. 11:29 The Role of Experience and Trust
6. 14:12 Navigating Firehouse Culture and Hazing
7. 17:05 The Impact of 9/11 on Firehouse Dynamics
8. 19:51 The Ripple Effect of Leadership
9. 22:47 Personal vs. Positional Power
10. 25:25 Influential Officers and Their Impact
11. 28:33 The Importance of Perspective in Leadership
12. 31:05 Managing Expectations and Responsibilities
13. 34:00 The Value of Open Communication
14. 36:32 Lessons Learned from Experience
15. 39:21 Preparing for the Unexpected
16. 42:07 The Legacy of Leadership
17. 44:59 Final Thoughts on Leadership and Service