Leadership Under Fire Developing Mission-Oriented Leaders with Eric Nurnberg
Nov 21, 2019
Deputy Chief Eric Nurnberg, a dedicated leader with the Iowa City Fire Department and veteran Marine, returns to discuss his mission-oriented approach to leadership. He explores the importance of decision-making under stress, the value of mentorship, and the nuances of team culture in firefighting. Eric contrasts mission-oriented leadership with traditional styles, emphasizing purpose and trust. He also shares insights on immersive training methods, the significance of ongoing learning, and his work in developing a leadership curriculum that enhances human performance.
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Chance Meeting Sparked A Reform Path
- Eric discovered a gap in fire service research on rapid tactical decisions under stress while in the NFA EFO program.
- A chance meeting with Jason Bresler at FDIC led him to join Leadership Under Fire to reform the fire service.
Purpose-Driven Leadership Multiplies Force
- Mission-oriented leadership unites purpose, tolerates risk, and creates decentralized initiative through mutual trust.
- Eric Nurnberg argues this builds force multipliers crucial for resource-limited public safety agencies.
Train The Brain And Body For Stress
- Learn the neuroscience of stress, decision-making, and perceptual distortion to improve performance under pressure.
- Practice psychological and physiological resilience techniques like breathwork and tactical fitness regularly.
