P³ with Preston Poore
P³ with Preston Poore aims to equip and empower emerging leaders, particularly Millennials, by sharing insights on leadership and faith in the workplace. Leveraging Preston Poore's extensive experience, training expertise, and books "Discipled Leader" and "21 Days to Sound Decision Making," the podcast will feature engaging discussions with leaders, exploring what excellence looks like and sharing their personal stories.
P³ with Preston Poore
Courageous Leadership | with Kelvin Cochran
In this episode of P³ (P-cubed) with Preston Poore, former U.S. Fire Administrator and Atlanta Fire Department Chief Kelvin Cochran discusses his experiences in public service and the national controversy that led to his termination. Cochran also shares insights on leadership, the importance of aligning personal values with professional roles, and how his faith sustained him during challenging times. From his early career to his work with Alliance Defending Freedom, Cochran's story is one of courage, resilience, and advocacy for religious liberty.
00:00 Intro
00:20 Meet Kelvin Cochran: A Journey of Faith and Service
01:15 Hot Seat Questions: Getting to Know Kelvin
07:11 Facing Termination: Kelvin's Story
11:24 Legal Battle and Community Support
14:56 Understanding Courage and Fear
17:27 Kelvin's Career Path and Early Jobs
18:07 From Foodie to Firefighter
18:37 Rising Through the Ranks
19:32 A Tragic Opportunity
20:50 Character Formation and Early Life
24:45 Mentorship and Leadership Advice
27:42 Finding Your Calling
31:56 Current Roles and Responsibilities
33:46 Lessons from Interactions with President Obama
36:24 Standing Firm in Faith
40:30 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
Things We Mentioned
Alliance Defending Freedom: https://adflegal.org/client/kelvin-cochran
Kelvin Cochran's book, Facing the Fire: https://a.co/d/1lymg4R
About Preston Poore
Preston Poore is a former Coca-Cola executive who practices what he preaches. He uses his wealth of hard-earned experience in the corporate arena to help emerging leaders and millennials reach their potential—all while staying true to his values, purpose, and goals.
Preston is a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Trainer, and Executive Coach. Through his books, Discipled Leader (2022 Selah Awards Nonfiction Book of the Year) and 21 Days to Sound Decision Making, his blog, and podcast, he seeks to help people become redemptive influences in their workplaces and live more fulfilling lives.
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