Leadership Conversations @ The Kitchen Table

Deputy Chief Aaron Tyerman of Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority talks about becoming exceptional at what you do by surrounding yourself with exceptional people. He talks vulnerable leadership, generational leadership, as well as staying infinitely curious in this profession and with people to grow as a leader.

Battalion Chief (ret.) Anthony Kastros of Metro Fire, California discusses the leadership pandemic in the modern-day fire service. He discusses the current leadership gap and the growing need to build more leaders organically. He talks about how taking initiative and setting the example are the keys to bridging this much needed gap of leadership.

Fire Chief Greg Tryon with Central Valley Fire District in Belgrade, Montana talks about the concept of leadership of self and how deliberate practice of self-awareness and regulation of your own thoughts, actions and behaviors will help you grow and become an effective leader. He also discsusses the importance of having difficult conversations, early and often.

Division Chief Andrew (Andy) Tait of King County Medic One talks about his journey into leadership and the many missed opportunities; likely because his constant negativity and pessimism limited true potential - ultimately damaging relationships. A raw admission of Andy's career development and leadership failures and how he turned things around. What NOT to do as an emerging leader.

Assistant Fire Chief Pete Brummel of East Jefferson Fire & Rescue discusses the importance of humility and focusing on the mission. He recommends always leaning forward and walking through doors of opportunities. The greatest leaders are the greatest listeners!

Deputy Fire Chief Bill Mack of East Pierce Fire & Rescue talks all things leadership in the fire service! He suggests how being uncomfortable leads to growth and opportunity. Competing each day to be 1% better is the key to sustainable growth and leadership. He also talks about the differences between and the importance of understanding alignment vs agreement in decision-making.