The Leader's Toolbox: Working for a Micromanaging Fire Officer
Host Dr. Richard B. Gasaway addresses the most common question that he receives during his training and speaking around the country: how can I work with a micromanager.
Gasaway explains why fire chiefs and fire officers become micromanagers, such as a previous supervisor who lead in that manner, or having a worker who needed extensive guidance and direction.
During the podcast, Gasaway shares ideas on how to approach the supervisor about concerns and tips on how to deal with the situation. He also shares some ideas from author Daniel Pink's book "Drive."
For more from the host, visit RichGasaway.com and SAMatters.com. Send questions and ideas for future shows to: [email protected].
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.