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Leading People Who Think Differently (Without Losing Your Mind)

Leadership in the Line of Fire

Chapters
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Leading Different People
1:04
Volunteer Leadership Reality
2:55
Different Not Difficult
3:59
Know Your People
5:21
Check Your Blind Spots
7:09
Adapt Your Style
9:58
Invite Questions
10:41
Build Trust Early
13:39
Mission Over Method
16:45
Diversity Makes Decisions
19:02
Develop Strengths
20:25
Wrap Up And Challenge
Leadership in the Line of Fire
Leading People Who Think Differently (Without Losing Your Mind)
Jun 01, 2026 Season 1 Episode 36
Brad Hauck

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Most leaders try to fix the people who frustrate them — Brad Hauck argues that's exactly backwards. Drawing on 20+ years commanding volunteer firefighters from all walks of life, Brad breaks down why your toughest team members aren't the problem, and what adaptive leadership actually looks like when salary isn't your lever. Walk away knowing how to lead the people you have, not the team you wish you had.

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