Best Deondre Podcasts (2024)

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Protecting Courage with Chief Paul Conway 1:13:38

2d ago1:13:38

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Paul Conway is a third-generation firefighter who served with the Milwaukee Fire Department for 31 years and retired as the Chief of Operations in 2012. He also served with the New Berlin Volunteer Fire Department for seventeen years. Paul used his fire service experience and passion to start Conway Shield. Nearly 40 years later, the Conway Shield …

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From the Military to the Greatest Job on Earth - FDNY FF Exam Info Session 1:13:10

16d ago1:13:10

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The filing period for the FDNY Firefighter Open Competitive exam #4044 opened on Monday, June 24, 2024. The last filing period was in 2017. The path to joining the Greatest Job on Earth is competitive and tedious – it requires both perseverance and patience. That is why the Leadership Under Fire Team and Paddy Brown Program hosted an information se…

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157. The Gaza Episode: To Make Scandalous the Presentation of Context 30:50

1M ago30:50

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Ya bois get down on some modern political commentary, albeit many months out of date (this podcast was originally recorded in November 2023) but a good lookback on our initial reactions to the crazy bullshit happening on the world stage happening now. Ezra Klein came out with take when all of this was going down in October, saying the thing that ma…

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Burn the Boats with LT Jason Leone, Baltimore City FD 50:53

30d ago50:53

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Lieutenant Jason Leone started his career with the Baltimore City Fire Department in 2010 and is currently assigned to Rescue Company 1. Prior to promotion, he was a firefighter in Truck Co. 23 and an Emergency Vehicle Driver in Truck Companies 23 and 6. Jason is a member of the BCFD’s Special Operations team and is an adjunct instructor at the Fir…

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156. The Wedding Episode: I Was Playing the Game Of Love to Not Lose and Now I Am Playing to Win 1:18:52

1M ago1:18:52

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Friends we are BACK ON OUR BULLSHIT. This episode is long overdue because Deondre' got married back in October and we recorded it back in November and now it is June. But fear not, we still have evergreen content for you all in the form of being messy and talking about our ex's, talking about the vision that we have for our romantic lives and what …

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Finding Balance with Deondre Smalls and Tom Flores, Camden City (NJ) Fire Department 45:39

1M ago45:39

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In this conversation, Deondre Smalls and Tom Flores of the Camden City (NJ) Fire Department’s Squad Co. 7 discuss balancing the job with life away from the firehouse to optimize both professional and personal performance. Deondre is a second-generation member of the Camden City Fire Department. He earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism/media stud…

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Building the Leadership Under Fire Team with Jason Brezler 56:53

2M ago56:53

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In this conversation, Jim McNamara and Jason Brezler discuss the genesis of Leadership Under Fire. Jim and Jason explore how Jason’s experiences as a combat leader in Iraq and Afghanistan shaped his leadership philosophy and how he went about building the LUF Team.By Leadership Under Fire

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Pursuing Purpose with Intellectual Curiosity with Tom Miller, FDNY 34:45

3M ago34:45

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Tom Miller is a FDNY firefighter assigned to Ladder Co. 26 in Harlem. He is a former US Marine and served as a forward observer in combat units in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Tom attended Columbia University on the GI Bill and obtained a bachelor's degree in Astrophysics. He serves as a human performance analytics program designer and analyst for Le…

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Reading and Leading with LUF's Chief Mentor Jim Roussell, USMC (Ret) & Chicago PD (Ret) 1:30:25

3M ago1:30:25

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Since our formal inception more than a decade ago, the Leadership Under Fire Team has championed professional reading. We have fervently advocated for increased professional reading in the American Fire Service and similar high risk industries that do not enjoy the robust professional development curricula that the US military provides. The LUF tea…

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Learning and Leading with Lt Tom Daly, FDNY R-2 (Ret) 1:05:21

3M ago1:05:21

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Our guest in this episode of the Leadership Under Fire Humanizing the Narrative Podcast is Lieutenant Thomas Daly. Lt Daly joined the ranks of the FDNY in 1997. As a firefighter, Tommy served in Ladder Co. 176 and Rescue Co. 2. As a Lieutenant, he was assigned to Ladder Co. 111 and Rescue Co. 2. Tom retired from the Department in 2023 with 27 years…

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Train Them and Tell Them You Love Them with Lts Kendria Donaldson and Jessica Ziems, MFD 1:21:55

4M ago1:21:55

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This episode features two women who currently serve in the Milwaukee Fire Department—Lieutenants Kendria Donaldson and Jessica Ziems. Both started their firefighting journeys as Fire Cadets in 2013. The two-year program hires individuals between the ages of 17-19 and starts them on their firefighting career. They completed recruit class in 2015 and…

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Revisiting a Historic Human Performance Episode of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire 1:05:39

4M ago1:05:39

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The original broadcast date of this episode was March 25, 2021. On March 25, 1911, the Triangle Shirtwaist Company factory in New York City burned, tragically killing 146 workers. It is remembered as one of the most infamous incidents in American industrial history. The tragedy brought widespread attention to the dangerous sweatshop conditions of f…

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Faith, Flying and Family with LtCol Pete “Salvo” Benning, USMC 1:19:21

5M ago1:19:21

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In this episode, LUF Founder Jason Brezler is joined by LtCol Pete “Salvo” Benning, USMC. Benning was born and raised in New Guinea where his parents were missionaries. After graduating from high school, he moved back to the US where he spent a couple of years as a ski instructor and doing odd jobs. He applied to the US Naval Academy and was initia…

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Commanding Complex Fire Operations Under Pressure with BC Jeff Facinelli, FDNY 1:18:58

5M ago1:18:58

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This episode featured FDNY Battalion Chief Jeff Facinelli who is currently assigned to Battalion 18 in the Bronx. Jeff joined the ranks of the FDNY in 2001 and previously served in Ladder Co. 40 in Harlem as a firefighter, Engine Co. 67 in Washington Heights as a lieutenant and Engine Co. 23 in midtown Manhattan as a Captain. Jeff is a program mana…

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Mentorship and Tactical Coaching with Capt Mike Guli, FDNY 1:01:11

6M ago1:01:11

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The recording you will hear in this episode of the Leadership Under Fire Humanizing the Narrative Podcast features LUF tactical performance advisor Captain Mike Guli. It was delivered as an online presentation to leaders enrolled in an online LUF Coaching Firefighters and Fire Officers to Perform Optimally at Fires and Emergencies course. The cours…

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155. The Camp Episode: If You Can't Find the Community You Want, You Need to Build It Yourself 1:04:48

6M ago1:04:48

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It has been an actually ridiculous amount of time since we last posted an episode, but we are back! And we are back with another installment of Millennials Lust After Their College Walkable Community! We recorded this episode back in October 2023 about a camp what Mike Wheeler and Stephanie Logan put together called Camp Logwheel that Isabel attend…

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Grit, Growth, and Gratitude with Capt Tristan Tricarico, BCFD 1:20:34

6M ago1:20:34

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This episode of the Leadership Under Fire Humanizing the Narrative Podcast features Captain Tristan Tricarico. Captain Tricarico has been a member of the Baltimore City Fire Department since 2011 and currently serves as the Captain of Truck Company #8. Previous assignments include the Fire Academy, Truck #23, Engine #8, and Truck #6. Tristan is a m…

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Year in Review and Outlook for 2024 with Jason Brezler and Jim McNamara 1:14:02

7M ago1:14:02

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In this episode of the Leadership Under Fire Humanizing the Narrative Podcast, host Patti Murphy is joined by LUF Founder Jason Brezler and LUF’s Senior Man and Human Performance Advisor Jim McNamara. In this conversation, we reflect on the range, depth, and reach of Leadership Under Fire’s team efforts in 2023. As has been the trend in recent year…

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An Alaskan Mission-Oriented Mindset with Chief John Beebe, CMSFD 38:58

7M ago38:58

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This episode features John Beebe as our guest. He currently serves as the Assistant Chief of Training and Operations for the Central Mat-Su Fire Department in Alaska. He began his fire service career in 1999 as a paid-on-call responder with the neighboring Palmer Fire Department while at the same time, building navigation and communication towers a…

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Going the Distance with Lt Shane McKeon, FDNY 55:32

8M ago55:32

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Shane McKeon is a FDNY Lieutenant and seasoned endurance athlete. Shane joined the ranks of the FDNY immediately after 9/11 and spent many years as a firefighter in Engine Co. 84 and Ladder Co. 34 in Washington Heights before becoming a company officer. Shane has served as a lead fitness instructor at the FDNY's Probationary Firefighter School, a p…

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Leading and Managing Through Crisis with John Rabin, FEMA 44:46

8M ago44:46

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Our guest in this episode of the Leadership Under Fire Humanizing the Narrative Podcast is John Rabin. Mr. Rabin currently serves as the FEMA Assistant Administrator for Response, where he is responsible for the delivery of a coordinated Federal emergency management response to state, local, tribal and territorial communities that have been impacte…

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The Influence of Education and Learning on Leadership and Performance with Captain Gabe Angemi, Camden NJ FD 1:11:32

9M ago1:11:32

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The recording you will hear in this episode of the Leadership Under Fire Humanizing the Narrative Podcast features LUF tactical leadership advisor Gabe Angemi. Gabe is a second-generation member of the Camden NJ Fire Department. He presently serves as a Captain and is assigned to Squad Company 7. Gabe has spent many years serving in Camden’s Specia…

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Policing and Performance Under Pressure with Lt David Pawling, Barrington Police Department 55:09

9M ago55:09

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Our guest in this episode of the Leadership Under Fire Humanizing the Narrative Podcast is Lieutenant David Pawling. Lieutenant Pawling started with the Barrington New Jersey Police Department in 2011. He previously served as a Patrol Officer, Patrol Sergeant, and Detective Sergeant before being promoted to Lieutenant in 2022. Lt Pawling serves as …

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S2 EP.1 - Lil Jon Doubleganger, Virginity, Draaaake?, NFL, Dame Dolla To Suns 53:53

10M ago53:53

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Get your drinks ready to make matters worse with the crew. Season 2 Episode 1 we discuss: Drink of the Day, Woman's virginity, Favorite Drake album, Damian Lillard to the Bucks, Q&A, & more Follow the podcast: https://linktr.ee/podcast.tmmwBy To Make Matters Worse

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Expanding Leadership Development to Meet Emerging Challenges with Jacob Dutton 45:33

10M ago45:33

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Our guest in this episode of the Leadership Under Fire Humanizing the Narrative Podcast is Jacob Dutton. Jake is an FDNY firefighter currently assigned to Rescue Co. 1 in Manhattan. He also serves as a Human Performance Analyst and Course Director for Leadership Under Fire. Listeners can hear more about his background and professional experience in…

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Earning Longevity on the Fire Floor and Beyond with Firefighter James Lopez, FDNY R-2 1:06:54

10M ago1:06:54

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In episode number 10 of this podcast, we featured FDNY Firefighter and LUF Human Performance Advisor James Lopez. During the episode we discussed many timeless topics related to physical and tactical fitness as well as enjoyment and quality of life. It’s hard to comprehend how much has transpired since our previous conversation in 2019, to include …

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Remembering FDNY Chief William “Bill” M. Feehan 43:26

11M ago43:26

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In this Podcast episode, we’re honored to share the story of FDNY Chief William M. Feehan’s leadership, service, and devotion to his family and the FDNY, compliments of insight from his son, FDNY Battalion Chief John Feehan, his grandson Firefighter Connor Davan, and former FDNY Fire Commissioner and friend, Daniel Nigro. FDNY Chief William Feehan—…

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154. The Chaos Demon Episode: Sometimes You Really Are Just Vibing 43:36

11M ago43:36

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This is a continuation of the previous episode from last week, and in this part of the conversation we UNPACK some SHIT. We talk about what happens when you are happily in an undefined relationship, and then eventually society comes along and peers in the window and asks you WHAT YOU ARE. This has been a particular frustration for Isabel recently, …

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EP.8 - Wheelchair Community, Latto's Dancers, Alabama Sweet Tea Party Brawl, Crawford vs Spence 1:03:18

11M ago1:03:18

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Get your drinks ready to make matters worse with the crew. Episode 8 we discuss: Drink of the Day, Latto's issue with her dancers, The Alabama Sweet Tea Party Brawl, Crawford vs Spence, Q&A, & more Follow the podcast: https://linktr.ee/podcast.tmmwBy To Make Matters Worse

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153. The People Theory Episode: The Knight-Jones Personality Test 37:18

11M ago37:18

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In this episode we talk about what we personally value when meeting another human being, and if there are particular factors that we find particularly revealing when it comes to a new person's personality, whether it be a potential lover or a new friend. Deondre' is all vibes. Can they talk about something interesting at length, do they laugh? Isab…

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Revisiting the LUF Series: Remembering FDNY Captain John T. Vigiano–Part II 1:01:03

11M ago1:01:03

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July 2023 marked the 5th anniversary of FDNY Captain John T. Vigiano's passing, and several members of the Leadership Under Fire team thought it appropriate to reflect on the many lessons and words of wisdom that "the Vig" provided us, and share the ways in which they have continued to encourage and guide us even in his physical absence. In this ep…

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EP.7 - Eagles to Superbowl, Dark Horse NFL Teams, Training Camp (Special Guest: DEONDRE_HAWKINS) 1:02:27

12M ago1:02:27

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Get your drinks ready to make matters worse with the crew. Episode 7 with special guest @Deondre_Hawkins we discuss: Drink of the Day, Can the Eagles Defend NFC Crown, NFL Opening Week Training Camp Updates , Q&A, & more Follow the podcast: https://linktr.ee/podcast.tmmwBy To Make Matters Worse

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Revisiting Mental Sweat with Mental Performance Coach Hannah Huesman 1:00:11

11M ago1:00:11

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The original broadcast date for this episode was October 24, 2019. It features Hannah Huesman who was a Mental Performance Coach with the Philadelphia Phillies at the time of this recording. Huesman has since accepted the role of Mental Performance Coordinator for the Texas Rangers Organization. She also travels for speaking engagements on how trai…

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EP.6 - Carly Russell, Bow Wow, Relationships, More Groceries (Special Guest: OFFICIALBBYDOM) 1:03:23

12M ago1:03:23

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Get your drinks ready to make matters worse with the crew. Episode 6 with special guest @OfficialBbyDom we discuss: Drink of the Day, Carly Russell Kidnapping, Bow Wow stealing 10k from a kid, Paying the tab in the relationship, Grocery Eating, Q&A, & more Follow the podcast: https://linktr.ee/podcast.tmmw…

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Building a Company to Perform Under Pressure with Capt Brian McNulty, Milwaukee FD 1:28:46

12M ago1:28:46

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The recording you will hear in this episode of the Leadership Under Fire Humanizing the Narrative Podcast features longtime LUF contributor Brian McNulty and was recently delivered as an online presentation to leaders enrolled in the online LUF Optimizing Tactical Performance Under Pressure course. Brian joined the ranks of the Milwaukee Fire Depar…

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152. The Electron Microscopy Episode: Meet the BEST Electron Microscopist in the WORLD! 50:11

12M ago50:11

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Ok that might be a bit of an exaggeration, Cosmo Alto may not be the electron microscopist in the world, or North America, or Manhattan, but he is definitely the best electron microscopist I know. In this episode, Cosmo sits down with us and tells us about the wonderful world of electron microscopy. If you're not familiar, for the majority of scien…

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EP.5 - Lena The Plug Sextape, David Wants to Slap Bird, X-Men Characters, If Bird is Really Racist (Special Guest: E90_PANDA) 1:11:06

1y ago1:11:06

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Get your drinks ready to make matters worse with the crew. Episode 5 with special guest @E90_Panda we discuss: Drink of the Day, Lena The Plug Sextape, Adam22 Backlash, Future Boxing Event, Is Bird really racist?, Issues With Cutting Each Other Off, Q&A, & more Follow the podcast: https://linktr.ee/podcast.tmmw…

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EP.4 - Keke Palmer, Britney Spears, Wemby, The Threads App, DC Universe (Special Guest: CuddiePat) 1:26:18

1y ago1:26:18

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Get your drinks ready to make matters worse with the crew. Episode 4 with special guest CuddiePat we discuss: Drink of the Day, Keke Palmer vs Usher, Wemby situation with Britney Spears, How we feel about the new Instagram Threads app, Which DC Universe we pick, Deciding if we would rather have a gay son or thot daughter, Q&A, & more Follow the pod…

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Revisiting Leading with Character and Curiosity: From Combat to Moneyball with Sandy Alderson 53:53

1y ago53:53

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The original broadcast date for this episode was July 30, 2020, and features host Patti Murphy and American baseball executive Sandy Alderson, general manager of the NY Mets at the time. Sandy currently serves as the President of the NY Mets and has been a front office executive in Major League Baseball for 40 years. Under his leadership, Major Lea…

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EP.3 - Adam22, Lena The Plug, BET, Top 5 Rappers, & Foot Fetish 1:09:45

1y ago1:09:45

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Get your drinks ready to make matters worse with the crew. Episode 2 we discuss: Drink of the Day, Adam22 & Lena The Plug, Magic Johnson, BET, Top 5 Rappers, City Girls, Ja Morant, Rajon Rondo, JYoung's foot fetish, Q&A, & moreBy To Make Matters Worse

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151: The New York City Episode: What Would Isabella Chiu Do? 1:06:54

1y ago1:06:54

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What factors do you think about when you are deciding where you want to live? This is another one of those life design episodes where we discuss the factors we think about when trying to design how we want to live. When I was at South by Southwest in March, I ran into my friend Eric from high school, who I haven't talked to in like a decade, and hi…

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EP.2 - Titanic 2.0, Curry's legacy, Blood lusted Animals & Buying a kangaroo (Special Guest: RnbBase) 57:20

1y ago57:20

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Get your drinks ready to make matters worse with the crew. Episode 2 with special guest RnbBase we discuss: Drink of the Day, Victor Wembanyama being an All Star, Steph Curry top 5 player, Titanic 2.0, Who would you rather survive against a bear, elephant, hippopotamus, or a gorilla, Men moaning "damn daddy", Biggest goals and achievements, KDot's …

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Growth and Gratitude Compliments of the Competitive Grind with Capt Aaron Miller, Fairfax County FRD 1:12:41

1y ago1:12:41

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Our guest in this episode of the Leadership Under Fire Humanizing the Narrative Podcast is Aaron Miller. Miller is a Captain with the Fairfax County (VA) Fire and Rescue Department. During this episode, listeners will learn about how Miller's high-level baseball experience and competitive spirit influenced his leadership philosophy and perspective …

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EP.1 - The Home Depot Chick vs. Shaq, Is R&B Dead? & YNW Melly Trial 1:08:06

1y ago1:08:06

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Get your drinks ready to make matters worse with the crew. Episode 1 we discuss: Drink of the Day, Introduction, Viral home depot chick, Social media influence, Current state of music, Usher vs. Chris Brown, Megan The Stallion, Travis Rudolph beating his case, Denver Nuggets back to back champs?, Jordan Poole trade, Michael Jordan sells Hornets, Br…

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150. The 150th Episode(!): I Have a Hard Time Trusting Anybody to Do Anything Good Enough for a Long Time 45:44

1y ago45:44

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In this episode Deondre and I (Isabel) talk about this book that Isabel has been reading with her book group called My Grandmother's Hands by Resmaa Menakem, which talks about how trauma physically manifests itself in the body, and how human beings can try to deal with that trauma using somatic methods like humming together, dancing, and physically…

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Asking Questions to Inform Decisions and Leadership with LUF Chief Mentor Jim Roussell, USMC (Ret) & Chicago PD (Ret) 56:36

1y ago56:36

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The following interview was hosted by LUF's Human Performance Advisor and Senior Man's Performance Journal author, Jim McNamara. The conversation was recorded at our 2023 National Leadership and Performance Summit, which was held in Annapolis, Maryland. The interview features Jim Roussell who has served as one of the Leadership Under Fire team’s ch…

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Humanizing Performance Under Pressure with Captain Liam Flaherty, FDNY 1:00:48

1y ago1:00:48

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The recording you'll hear in this episode took place at our National Leadership and Performance Summit in Annapolis, Maryland, in April 2023. It features FDNY Captain of Rescue Co. 2, Liam Flaherty. We hope you enjoy this conversation and its many takeaways, and encourage listeners to tune in to our previous episode--number 112--as it features the …

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149. The Experience Camps Episode: Talking to the Sumo Wrestler on Your Hip to Take Away the Pain 55:36

1y ago55:36

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Jesse Moss is the Senior Marketing Manager at Experience Camps, a free grief camp for kids. Before she worked at Experience Camps, she was talking to her friend having one of those classic conversations about how to find a job that you find meaningful, and her friend told her about the nonprofit for the first time. She knew she wanted to work there…

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Leadership and Human Performance Under Sea with LCDR Ty Daniels, USNR 1:00:47

1y ago1:00:47

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The conversation you will hear in this episode was recorded in April 2023 at our National Leadership and Performance Summit, which took place in Annapolis, Maryland. It features LUF Founder Jason Brezler interviewing Ty Daniels, a seasoned US Submarine Officer with extensive insight into leadership and ethical behavior. We hope you enjoy this conve…

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Pivoting and Performing in the Face of Adversity with Seankelly McCauley, Philadelphia Fire Department 55:58

1y ago55:58

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In this episode of the Leadership Under Fire Humanizing the Narrative Podcast, host Patti Murphy is joined by Philadelphia Firefighter Seankelly McCauley. Sean comes from a family of FDNY firefighters, and it was always assumed that he'd follow in his father and great grandfather’s footsteps by achieving his lifelong dream of joining the FDNY. In 2…

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