Summary In this episode, host Mike Nasti introduces a new segment called The Front Seat Collective, where he shares his experiences and lessons learned as a company officer. He emphasizes the importance of being able to make decisions and the trust that firefighters have in their officers.

Mike discusses the challenges of transitioning from the back seat to the front seat and the need for competence and confidence in leadership. He highlights the collective knowledge and expertise of the team and the role of the officer in taking input and making decisions. The episode concludes with a message of appreciation for the listeners.

Takeaways

Company officers need to be able to make decisions and provide direction to their team.
Transitioning from the back seat to the front seat can be challenging, but trust and experience are key.
The collective knowledge and expertise of the team are valuable resources for the officer.
Taking input from others is important, but ultimately the officer must make the final decision.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:26 The Front Seat Collective

03:46 The Officer's Role

04:20 Feeling Inadequate

05:08 The Power of Collective Knowledge

06:01 Adapting and Evolving

07:00 The Strength of the Group

08:11 Taking Input and Making Decisions

09:26Insights from Instagram

10:25Appreciation for the Listeners

11:21Conclusion

The Front Seat Collective Episode 1 " The Collective"