On this edition of "The Leader's Toolbox," host Dr. Richard B. Gasaway chats with FDNY Battalion Chief John Salka on the topic of company officer leadership.
John shares his wisdom based on his 30 years of experience in some of the busiest companies in New York City. John talks about essential qualities of leadership, how to develop future leaders and some of the mistakes that leaders make.
He also shares how his own career was impacted by good and bad role models and tips for our listeners on becoming a trusted leader.
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.