The First 60 Seconds: How Elite Leaders Read a Crisis Scene

Leadership in the Line of Fire: Crisis Leadership Lessons from Firefighting for Business & Life

Leadership in the Line of Fire: Crisis Leadership Lessons from Firefighting for Business & Life
The First 60 Seconds: How Elite Leaders Read a Crisis Scene
Feb 05, 2026 Season 1 Episode 32
Brad Hauck

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In this episode, Brad discusses how quick decision-making in firefighting translates to effective business leadership. Using fire ground scenarios, Brad shares five crucial questions that help leaders manage crises in both fires and business settings. 

Learn to read visible signs, understand the bigger picture, evaluate external factors, identify hidden dangers, and make rapid decisions to maintain control. 

Subscribe for more fire ground leadership and business strategies, and grab a free copy of Brad's book 'Run Towards The Flame' at tinyurl.com/firefighterbook. Stay safe and lead well!

Episode Artwork The First 60 Seconds: How Elite Leaders Read a Crisis Scene 22:47 Episode Artwork 5 Formidable Fears Leaders Must Face 18:57 Episode Artwork How to Stay Agile & Sharp When the Heat’s On 24:45 Episode Artwork Don’t Let the Team Down: 6 Mistakes Exhausted Leaders Make 18:32 Episode Artwork Mastering Leadership: The Five Essential Roles 10:40 Episode Artwork 10 Top Quotes for Leaders 13:43 Episode Artwork 8 Traits Shown By True Leaders 13:59 Episode Artwork 5 Ways To Overcome Becoming An Exhausted Leader 22:03 Episode Artwork What Makes Exceptional Leaders Stand Out 15:08 Episode Artwork Leading in Times of Turmoil 10:49 Episode Artwork The Top 15 Leadership Questions Answered 15:21 Episode Artwork Being a Leader In Challenging Times 9:10 Episode Artwork Distributed Leadership: Unlocking Team Potential through Shared Leadership Roles 13:16 Episode Artwork The Four Laws of Firefighter Leadership for Business Success 14:05 Episode Artwork Great Leaders are Replaceable 11:53 Episode Artwork Focus on your Strengths or Focus your Weaknesses? 20:41 Episode Artwork Trusting Your Gut: Intuition in Firefighting and Business 8:27 Episode Artwork How Tough Times Shape Exceptional Leaders 8:49 Episode Artwork Top Leaders Communicate Clearly 14:52 Episode Artwork Boss-Level Bounce Back: Leadership Tactics You Need To Know 10:57 Episode Artwork Which Leadership Style is Best? Empowerment Or Authority? 12:19 Episode Artwork The Motivation Secrets Of Great Leaders 9:38 Episode Artwork The 5 Top Leadership Questions: Answering Your Burning Questions 11:52 Episode Artwork The Inner Firefighter: Strategies for Personal Leadership 21:02 Episode Artwork Transforming Tension: Turning Hostility into Harmony 15:17