Growing into Solving Problems

Growing into Solving Problems

by | Feb 11, 2023 | Podcast, Short Talks

Short talk Growing into solving problems For a person in a first responder line of work, being caught with an inadequate skill toolset in a critical incident can lead to the sort of feelings of helplessness that are a greased rail to PTSD-land. In this short episode,...
Spotting Zebras

Spotting Zebras

by | Feb 5, 2023 | Podcast, Short Talks

Short talk Spotting Zebras In a short episode inspired by a listener question, Mike dives into the art of noticing abnormalities. An EMT instructs his trainees to put every patient on the EKG, whether the complaint is cardiac related or not. Why? So that the trainee...
Accentuate the Positive

Accentuate the Positive

by | Jan 22, 2023 | Podcast, Short Talks

Short talk Accentuate the positive  Can you weaponize a positive mental outlook? In this short episode, Jim talks about positivity and optimism and how they can be cultivated and employed by leaders. When your job is basically to foresee and plan for worst-case...
Go Touch Grass

Go Touch Grass

by | Jan 18, 2023 | Podcast, Short Talks

Short talk Go Touch Grass  In this short episode, Jim talks about the benefits he finds in taking the time to get outdoors. If you’re listening to these podcasts, you’re probably a pretty outdoorsy person, but take the time to think of the benefits of outdoor...