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Adm. Mike Studeman: Great leaders seek ‘maximum performance at highest morale’

The former commander of the Office of Naval Intelligence shares critical leadership lessons

We’re declassifying today’s podcast so everyone can learn from Rear Admiral (ret.) Mike Studeman, former commander of the Office of Naval Intelligence. Studeman, who is one of the nation’s leading national security professionals, recently authored the thought-provoking book “Might of the Chain: Forging Leaders of Iron Integrity,” focused on critical leadership lessons that are easily applied to the fire service, including how to build buy-in, plus the top traits for leaders to cultivate among their members – and themselves.

Plus, we dig into all of this:

  • The myth of the “always-in-command” leadership style
  • The psychological impact of being singularly focused on the job
  • The power of branding – mottos, flags, etc. – to organizational culture
  • Fine-tuning your mode for enacting change

You can find “Might of the Chain: Forging Leaders of Iron Integrity” on Amazon or at JPL Books.

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Previously on the Better Every Shift Podcast