About this podcast
📍 Firemanship | Leadership | Culture 🎙️ From the Tailboard Podcast ⚡ Lead Well Wednesdays 🚒 Built at the tailboard. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube @TailboardMindset Formerly known as Tailboard Misfits Podcast
Episodes
The newest 20 of 47 episodes
- 35. Leadership Q&A · 45 minThe conversation begins with an introduction to the podcast and personal updates on promotions. It then delves into leadership principles, addressing toxicity in the firehouse…
- 34. Communication is not ENOUGH!! · 9 minIn this episode, John Velez discusses his return to podcasting after a six-month break, focusing on leadership within the fire service. He emphasizes the importance of…
- 33. How To Win in a Broken System · 35 minIn this episode of Lead Well Wednesdays, John Velez and Brad Conrado discuss how to find success and maintain a positive influence within a broken system, particularly in the…
- 32. How To Build a Team of Professionals · 43 minIn this episode of Lead Well Wednesdays, John Velez and Brad Conrado discuss the essential elements of building a team of professionals within the fire service. They explore the…
- 31. Habits of a Fire Service Leader · 43 minIn this episode, John Velez and Brad Conrado discuss the essential habits that contribute to effective leadership, particularly in the fire service. They explore the definitions…
- 30. Strategies for Self-Growth · 49 minIn this episode of Lead Well Wednesdays, John Velez and Brad Conrado delve into the essential elements of effective leadership, focusing on the importance of mission and vision…
- 29. Iron Sharpens Iron with Jesse and Micah Horton on Firefighter Nation · 1 h 2 minIn this episode of the Tailboard Misfits podcast, host John Velez engages with Jesse and Micah Horton of Horton's and Hunt, discussing their journey in the fire service, the…
- 28. Vision. Mission. Strategies. · 44 minIn this episode of Lead Well Wednesdays, John Velez and Brad Conrado discuss the importance of personal growth plans, focusing on the concepts of vision and mission. They explore…
- 27. You Matter with Blake Stinnett on Firefighter Nation · 1 h 19 min · Episode 27In this episode of the Tailboard Misfits podcast, hosts John Velez and Preston Lyons engage in a deep conversation with Blake Stinnett, co-founder of Next Rung, focusing on the…
- BONUS. Round Table at the For Them Fire Conference · 1 h 26 minThe audio on this is not very good and i am aware. Due to unfortunate circumstances the wifi was not working and cell service was spotty in this building. Fortunately we got…
- 26. Legacy with David Rhodes on Firefighter Nation · 1 h 16 minIn this episode of the Tailboard Misfits podcast, Chief David Rhodes shares his extensive experience in the fire service, discussing his journey from a small municipal department…
- 25. Leadership and Culture: The Power of Influence · 33 minIn this episode, John Velez and Brad Conrado discuss the significance of culture in the fire service, emphasizing the need for clear vision, values, and actions to establish and…
- 24. Leading Up - Informal Leadership · 35 minIn this episode of the Tailboard Misfits podcast, hosts John Velez and Brad Conrado delve into the nuances of leadership within the fire service. They discuss the concept of…
- 23. Recruitment & Retention on Firefighter Nation · 1 h 22 minIn this episode of the Tailboard Misfits podcast, John Velez and Preston Lines discuss pressing issues in the fire service, focusing on recruitment and retention challenges. They…
- 22. Attitude is EVERYTHING · 49 min · Season 1 Episode 23In this episode of the Tailboard Misfits podcast, hosts John Velez and Brad Conrado delve into the importance of leadership within the fire service, emphasizing the role of…
- 21. Q&A on Firefighter Nation with Preston Lyons · 56 minIn this episode of the Tailboard Misfits podcast, hosts John Velez and Preston Lyons discuss the importance of culture and leadership within the fire service, the role of…
- Episode 20. Growth over Comfort with Danny B · 1 h 9 min · Season 1 Episode 20In this episode of the Tailboard Misfits podcast, host John Velez speaks with Danny B, a seasoned firefighter and host of the Student of the Game podcast. They discuss Danny's…
- 19. Accountability is Coming with Logan Hinkle · 1 h 2 min · Season 1 Episode 19In this episode of the Tailboard Misfits podcast, John Velez and Logan Hinkle discuss the intricacies of the fire service, focusing on the importance of volunteer experience, the…
- 18. Empowering the Youth with Michael Goldstein · 1 h 2 min · Season 1 Episode 18In this conversation, Mike Goldstein discusses his involvement in the Explorer Academy, a program that provides advanced training to young explorers and junior firefighters. He…
- 17. The Castillo Way with Joe Johnson · 58 min · Season 1 Episode 17This episode of the Tailboard Misfits podcast features Joe Johnson of the Porter Fire Department discussing an upcoming conference to benefit one of their colleagues, Castillo…
