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Leadership Under Fire — 184 episodes

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1

Leading at the Unit Level with Jerry Smith Jr. BCFD

2

Exploring Viktor Frankl’s “Man’s Search for Meaning” Part 2 with LtCol Charlie Black USMC (Ret)

3

Exploring Viktor Frankl’s “Man's Search for Meaning” with LtCol Charlie Black USMC (Ret)

4

Listening Makes Everyone Better with Lt Mike O'Connell FDNY

5

Revisiting Jim McNamara’s Senior Man Feature Episode with FF Bob Athanas, FDNY

6

Revisiting A Historic Human Performance Episode of the Equitable Building Fire with Lt Matt Connor FDNY

7

Reading and Responding to Black Swans with Jim Roussell USMC/CPD - Part 2

8

Continuing a Legacy of Service and Humanity with Lt Christopher Horgan FDNY

9

Commanding with Competitive Conviction with BC Mike Rudasill, BCFD

10

2025 Year in Review with Jason Brezler and James McNamara

11

Movement is Medicine with Dr. Dillon Caswell PT, DPT, SCS

12

Consistency, Experience and Leadership with Capt. William Jasper BCFD

13

Principled Leadership with LtCol Kip Hughes

14

The Humble Professional with FF Mike Conicelli FDNY

15

Leadership, Longevity and a Love for the Job with Assistant Chief Donald Heinbuch BCFD (RET)

16

Build Talent as Soon as You Can with Captain Tim Buchenroth Lexington, KY FD

17

That's the Way Out with Deputy Chief Jay Jonas FDNY (RET)

18

Poised Under Pressure in West Baltimore’s Streets of Fire with Lt Paul Novak Sr. BCFD

19

Revisiting Tribe with Journalist, Author and Filmmaker Sebastian Junger

20

Reflections in Command - Coffee with Jim Roussell USMC/Chicago PD

21

Building a Leadership and Tactical Performance File Cabinet with Shaun Ferguson CHFD

22

Unpacking CPT Adolf von Schell's "Battlefield Leadership" with LtCol Charlie Black USMC (Ret)

23

Revisiting Jim McNamara's Senior Man Feature Episode with Jerry Smith Jr., BCFD

24

Risk, Resiliency and Rural Fire Operations with Trevor Meador Frederick County DFRS

25

Luck Equals Preparation Plus Opportunity with LTC Mark Westphal USA and USAF

26

Unpacking Robert Coram's "Brute: The Life of Victor Krulak" with Jim Roussell USMC/Chicago PD

27

Performance and Longevity in Professional Ironman Racing with Angela Naeth

28

Enhancing Fireground Performance through Coaching with Kevin O’Connor, FDNY

29

Remembering Black Sunday with FF Brendan Cawley, FDNY

30

2024 Year in Review with Jason Brezler and James McNamara - Part 2

31

2024 Year in Review with Jason Brezler and James McNamara - Part 1

32

Legacy of Courage and Compassion with Kristina Moon

33

Developing Grey Collar Professionals with Capt Gabe Angemi, Camden FD

34

The Willingness to Prepare Sets Us Apart with Captain Trevor Renadette FDNY

35

Humanizing Real World USAR Operations with Capt Angemi, Camden FD

36

Understanding the History Behind Our Why with FF Joanne Mariano, FDNY

37

Whoever Shows Up on a Cold Rotten Day with LUF Chief Mentor Jim Roussell

38

Drawing Hope from the Memories of Those Lost with Battalion Chief Pat Connolly

39

Making Yourself Hard to Kill and the Limits of Operational Safety

40

Reading and Responding to Black Swans with Jim Roussell

41

Purpose and Performance Under Pressure with Lt Ben Baus, Milwaukee FD Rescue Co. 1

42

Don't Do Ordinary with Lt Evan Bergman USAF

43

Protecting Courage with Chief Paul Conway

44

From the Military to the Greatest Job on Earth - FDNY FF Exam Info Session

45

Burn the Boats with LT Jason Leone, Baltimore City FD

46

Finding Balance with Deondre Smalls and Tom Flores, Camden City (NJ) Fire Department

47

Building the Leadership Under Fire Team with Jason Brezler

48

Pursuing Purpose with Intellectual Curiosity with Tom Miller, FDNY

49

Reading and Leading with LUF's Chief Mentor Jim Roussell, USMC (Ret) & Chicago PD (Ret)

50

Learning and Leading with Lt Tom Daly, FDNY R-2 (Ret)

51

Train Them and Tell Them You Love Them with Lts Kendria Donaldson and Jessica Ziems, MFD

52

Revisiting a Historic Human Performance Episode of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

53

Faith, Flying and Family with LtCol Pete “Salvo” Benning, USMC

54

Commanding Complex Fire Operations Under Pressure with BC Jeff Facinelli, FDNY

55

Mentorship and Tactical Coaching with Capt Mike Guli, FDNY

56

Grit, Growth, and Gratitude with Capt Tristan Tricarico, BCFD

57

Year in Review and Outlook for 2024 with Jason Brezler and Jim McNamara

58

An Alaskan Mission-Oriented Mindset with Chief John Beebe, CMSFD

59

Going the Distance with Lt Shane McKeon, FDNY

60

Leading and Managing Through Crisis with John Rabin, FEMA

61

The Influence of Education and Learning on Leadership and Performance with Captain Gabe Angemi, Camden NJ FD

62

Policing and Performance Under Pressure with Lt David Pawling, Barrington Police Department

63

Expanding Leadership Development to Meet Emerging Challenges with Jacob Dutton

64

Earning Longevity on the Fire Floor and Beyond with Firefighter James Lopez, FDNY R-2

65

Remembering FDNY Chief William “Bill” M. Feehan

66

Revisiting the LUF Series: Remembering FDNY Captain John T. Vigiano–Part II

67

Revisiting Mental Sweat with Mental Performance Coach Hannah Huesman

68

Building a Company to Perform Under Pressure with Capt Brian McNulty, Milwaukee FD

69

Revisiting Leading with Character and Curiosity: From Combat to Moneyball with Sandy Alderson

70

Growth and Gratitude Compliments of the Competitive Grind with Capt Aaron Miller, Fairfax County FRD

71

Asking Questions to Inform Decisions and Leadership with LUF Chief Mentor Jim Roussell, USMC (Ret) & Chicago PD (Ret)

72

Humanizing Performance Under Pressure with Captain Liam Flaherty, FDNY

73

Leadership and Human Performance Under Sea with LCDR Ty Daniels, USNR

74

Pivoting and Performing in the Face of Adversity with Seankelly McCauley, Philadelphia Fire Department

75

Revisiting Risk, Restraint and Resilience in Lethal Environments with James Roussell, USMC (Ret) & Chicago PD (Ret)

76

Rethinking NIOSH LODD Reports from a Human Factors Perspective with Jason Brezler, Jim McNamara and Jerry Smith Jr.

77

Leadership Development: From Fallujah to the Fireground with Jeremy Starr, USMC/Milwaukee FD

78

Navigating Risk: Stories with Renowned Skier, Mountaineer and Climber Craig Calonica

79

Leadership Continuity in a High-Risk, Ever-Changing World with Lt Jack Meara, FDNY

80

”Bringing Ridge Home” with Assistant Chief Derek Alkonis, Los Angeles County Fire Department (Ret.)

81

Morale and Mindset in Lethal Environments with LtCol Andrew Terrell, USMC

82

Moving Forward, Looking Ahead with Jason Brezler and Jim McNamara

83

End of Year Reflection with Jason Brezler and Jim McNamara

84

LUF Fireside Chat Series featuring FDNY Capt Kevin Bourke (Ret) and Lt Michael Scotto (Ret)--Part II

85

A Recipe for High Performance Under Pressure with Dr. Jonathan Fader

86

LUF Fireside Chat Series featuring FDNY Capt Kevin Bourke (Ret) and Lt Michael Scotto (Ret)--Part I

87

John Boyd, a Fast Corvette and a Faster Fighter Jet with COL Ronald E. Catton, USAF (Ret.)

88

A Lineage of Mission-Oriented Leadership with Chief Bob Hoff, Chicago FD (Ret.)

89

Remembering FDNY Deputy Chief Raymond M. Downey Sr.–Part II

90

Psycho-Neurobiology and Resilience with Dr. Charles ”Andy” Morgan

91

Remembering FDNY Deputy Chief Raymond M. Downey Sr.--Part I

92

Revisiting Measuring Rigor with Timothy Clarke

93

Revisiting the Contributions and Legacy of Charles ”Sid” Heal

94

Optimizing Performance at Fires and Emergencies in the Cherry Hill NJ Fire Department

95

Leading and Competing with a Walk-On Mentality with Adam Casey

96

Learning and Leading After 9/11 with FDNY Battalion Chief Jason Cascone

97

Purpose and Performance as a Pararescueman with Doug Kechijian

98

LtCol Justin Constantine, USMC--A Life of Service Well Lived

99

Climbing Everest Without Oxygen and With Morality with Ed Webster

100

”See the World Differently” with LtCol Charlie Black, USMC (Ret)

101

LUF Fireside Chat Series featuring FDNY Chief Jack Pritchard (Ret) and Captain Tommy Gardner–Part II

102

Cold Case Investigations: Serving Justice and Building Resilience with Detective Wendell Stradford, NYPD (Ret)

103

LUF Fireside Chat Series featuring FDNY Chief Jack Pritchard (Ret) & Captain Tommy Gardner--Part I

104

Reflections on a Family Legacy with Deputy Chief Jim Ginty, FDNY (Ret)

105

Rescue Company Command with Capt Brian McNulty, Rescue Co. 2, Milwaukee FD

106

Cultivating Personal and Team Resilience with Jennifer Baker

107

A Reflection on Individual Risk and Resiliency with FDNY Firefighter Brendan Cawley

108

A Historic Human Performance Episode of the Equitable Building Fire

109

2021 Year in Review with Jason Brezler and James McNamara

110

Smarter Not Harder with David Sears, US Navy SEAL (Ret)

111

Breathing for Warriors with Dr. Belisa Vranich

112

Miracle in Afghanistan‘s Hindu Kush with Shaun Cullen, FDNY and Air National Guard

113

Optimal Human Performance During the FDNY War Years with DC Joseph DiBernardo (Ret) & Capt Louie Andrade (Ret) Part II

114

Fire in My Eyes with Paralympian LT Brad Snyder, US Navy EOD

115

Optimal Human Performance During the FDNY War Years with DC Joseph DiBernardo (Ret), Capt Louie Andrade (Ret)—Part I

116

What Science Informs Us About Resilience with Dr. George Bonanno

117

Remembering FDNY Captain Patrick J. ”Paddy” Brown

118

Revisiting Perseverance with MLB Hitting Coach Anthony Iapoce

119

Revisiting Career Reflection with FDNY Lt Mickey Conboy

120

Resilience in Mission-Critical Teams with Dr. Preston Cline and Coleman Ruiz

121

LUF Virtual Fireside Chat Series featuring FDNY Lieutenants Danny Murphy & Dennis Gordon (Ret)--Part II

122

Freedom with Sebastian Junger

123

LUF Virtual Fireside Chat Series featuring FDNY Lieutenants Danny Murphy & Dennis Gordon (Ret)--Part I

124

Optimal Performance at Wildfires, Off-road and in the Backcountry

125

From Renegade to Reformer with Capt Gabe Angemi, Camden NJ FD

126

Exploring the Complexities of the FDNY War Years with Joe Flood

127

Leading as a Performance Pioneer in Professional Baseball with Rachel Balkovec

128

Battle-Tested: Service and Sacrifice with FDNY Lt Josh Wiener, USMC (Ret)

129

A Historic Human Performance Episode of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

130

Better Great Than Never with Olympic Rower and Performance Coach Lindsay Shoop

131

Tactical Leadership with a Midtown (Manhattan) Mentality with FDNY Lt Dan Saalfrank

132

Living, Leading and Loving in a Messy World with Officer Jon Matthews

133

Jim McNamara's Senior Man Feature Episode with Chief Pat Maloney, CFD (Ret)

134

"With You" - Combat Leadership with Capt Nick Kalt, USMC (Ret)

135

2020 Year In Review with Jason Brezler and James McNamara

136

Gold Medal Mindset with Olympian Erin Cafaro

137

From Vietnam to 9/11: Leading by Learning and Adapting with Commissioner Sal Cassano, FDNY (Ret)

138

Finding Flow Under Pressure with Dr. Nathaniel Zinsser

139

Delivering Critical Care Under Pressure in NYC and Around the World with Chris Summers

140

Jim McNamara's Senior Man Feature Episode with Capt Al Hagan, FDNY (Ret)--Part II

141

Jim McNamara's Senior Man Feature Episode with Capt Al Hagan, FDNY (Ret)--Part I

142

What the USS Indianapolis Tells Us About Resilience with Sara Vladic and Lynn Vincent

143

Remembering FDNY Captain Timothy M. Stackpole

144

Revisiting Life As Sport with Dr. Jonathan Fader

145

Revisiting Love and War with Photojournalist Lynsey Addario

146

Leading with Character and Curiosity: From Combat to Moneyball with Sandy Alderson

147

Jim McNamara's Senior Man Feature Episode with Jerry Smith Jr., BCFD--Part II

148

Jim McNamara's Senior Man Feature Episode with Jerry Smith Jr., BCFD--Part I

149

A Competitor's Mindset with Chicago Cubs Slugger Kyle Schwarber

150

Risk, Restraint and Resilience in Lethal Environments with James Roussell, USMC (Ret) & Chicago PD (Ret)

151

USMC Top Shooter's Perspective on Optimal Performance with J. Carlson, USMC (Ret)

152

Revisiting Tribe (with a Pandemic Epilogue) with Sebastian Junger

153

Embracing Extreme Adversity with LCDR Justin Legg, USN SEAL (Ret)

154

Deep Survival with Author Laurence Gonzales

155

Jim McNamara's Senior Man Feature Episode with Bob Athanas, FDNY

156

Managing Risk and Morality as a Paramedic with Jacob Dutton

157

Mental Skills Coaching with Ben Oliva

158

Leading in a Rapidly Changing World with LtCol Charlie Black, USMC

159

Leading as a Fire Company Commander with FDNY Captain Michele Fitzsimmons

160

Reflections of a Senior Marine General Officer with Lieutenant General Lawrence Nicholson, USMC (Ret)

161

2019 Year in Review with Jason Brezler and James McNamara--Part II

162

2019 Year in Review with Jason Brezler and James McNamara--Part I

163

Measuring Rigor: From the Ironman to the Fireground with Tim Clarke

164

Developing Mission-Oriented Leaders with Eric Nurnberg

165

Tactical Science and Lethal Threats with Charles “Sid” Heal

166

Mental Sweat with Mental Performance Coach Hannah Huesman

167

Remembering FDNY Captain John T. Vigiano--Part II

168

Remembering FDNY Captain John T. Vigiano--Part I

169

2019 Summer Recap with Patti Murphy

170

Capturing the Moment with NFL Defensive End Romeo Okwara

171

High Performance in Tower Climbing with Troy Ryan

172

Enhancing Evidence-Based Practice Among Nurses with Stacy Shilling

173

Leading Your Peers with FDNY Senior Firefighter James McNamara

174

Mission-Oriented Reform with Colonel Michael Wyly, USMC (Ret)

175

Tactical Fitness with FDNY Firefighter James Lopez

176

Perseverance with MLB Hitting Coach Anthony Iapoce

177

Risk and Resilience With a Navy SEAL Commander

178

Tribe with Journalist, Author and Filmmaker Sebastian Junger

179

Ultra-Competitive Settings with Brendan and Danny Fowler

180

Leadership Under Fire with FDNY FF and USMC Major Jason Brezler

181

Breathing to Support Peak Performance with Dr. Belisa Vranich

182

Career Reflection with FDNY Lt. Mickey Conboy

183

Life As Sport with Dr. Jonathan Fader

184

Love and War with Photojournalist Lynsey Addario