The Leader's Toolbox: Can't Get Promoted & The Micro-Managing Chief
This month on The Leader's Toolbox, Dr. Richard B. Gasaway tackles issues that face fire officer hopefuls and some frustrated firefighters.
Chief Gasaway offers advice to a firefighter who writes in with a frustration toward his chief, who is a micro-manager. The firefighter says many members of the department feel that the chief gives too much advice and doesn't allow them to think for themselves. The chief's actions make members feeling helpless.
He also talks to a veteran firefighter who is not making the cut for promotion to lieutenant. The podcast listener says that he's been passed over twice, and the positions have been given to educated personnel. Gasaway encourages him to change his attitude.
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About the Author
Richard Gasaway
Richard B. Gasaway, PhD, CSP is an authority on human factors, situational awareness and the high-risk decision-making processes that are used in high-stress, high-consequence work environments. He served 33 years as a firefighter, EMT-paramedic, company officer, training officer, fire chief and emergency incident commander. Gasaway's doctoral research included the study of cognitive neuroscience to understand how human factors flaw situational awareness and affect high-risk decision-making. He authored six books, and his contributions on situational awareness and decision-making are featured and referenced in more than 400 publications. Gasaway's training programs have been delivered to more than 88,000 students.