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The Weakest Link: Recognizing PTSD
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Most people are familiar with that adage. It speaks volumes about teamwork and holding a...
Paul Wind
Jul 7, 20233 min read
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The Battle in the Trenches
The daily grind of being a leader can leave one mentally and physically exhausted. Over my career, I have been blessed with amazing...
Paul Wind
Jun 30, 20233 min read
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Organizational Culture versus Personal EGO
"Knowing the difference is half the battle!" What is the difference between a positive company culture and a company ego? Is there a...
Paul Wind
May 31, 20232 min read
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Is your Organization full of "Dry Bones"
On Sunday, I connected with my pastor’s message. It was powerful, enlightening, and relative in so many ways. Sitting with my family in...
Paul Wind
Mar 29, 20233 min read
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Tenets of training and professional development
Is there a difference between training, certification, qualification, and education? It is without a doubt that there is a difference. I...
Paul Wind
Mar 17, 20232 min read
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Fire Officer 1 isn’t Enough. Neither is 2, 3 or 4.
The modern-day fire service has taken the requirements for leadership roles and extended them tremendously over the past few decades....
Paul Wind
Feb 28, 20233 min read
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Leadership is...
Believe it or not, the topic of leadership can be a frustrating topic to write about. Everywhere you look, you see a new article or...
Paul Wind
Feb 21, 20233 min read
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Commitment To Those We Serve
Sitting in the office reminiscing about the days when I got my start; 29 years ago, to be exact. Little did I know, there would be a...
Paul Wind
Feb 14, 20232 min read
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Community Risk Reduction
Community Risk Reduction (CRR), a topic many Fire & Emergency Services organizations throw around from time to time without a clear and...
Paul Wind
Jan 19, 20232 min read
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Functional Leadership - Going Beyond the Motivation!
5-years ago, I sat in my office and thought about my journey as a firefighter to a Battalion Chief. It was a new year, and I needed to...
Paul Wind
Jan 9, 20232 min read
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