In this episode, host Michael DeStefano discusses the entire Doctoral Resesarch Project that was conducted with Brevard County Fire Rescue. The primary purpose of the study was to discover the challeges that leaders fact in motivating firefighters and how intrinsic/extrinsic motivators impacted morale leading to potential turnover. The two primary theories utilized in the presentation of findings were Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and the Social-Exchange theory. The entire research study is available under the "read" section at www.unbrandedleadership.com that also includes suggestions to the organization to help improve leadership challenges found.

In this episode of Unbranded Leadership Podcast we discuss the power of mentoring with Lt. Mark Mobley of the Marion County Fire Rescue Department. Lt. Mobley talks about not only the act of mentoring but more importantly how mentoring has impacted his career and desire to develop others.

Host Michael DeStefano discusses the research about positive mindsets and how it impacts learning and recollection of information based on mood and behavior. Additionally, the research conducted through his doctoral research study reveals the notion of macro and micro culture and why frequent and focused collisions are essential to spreading positivity through the application of contagion theory.

Dr. Fernez discusses his humble beginnings as punk rocker and how that led to his career in law enforcement and higher education. The discussion walks through the impacts and challenges that occur leading a law enforcement organization in a political climate as well as the need to mentor the future members.

In this episode host Michael DeStefano discusses applying Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory to the recruitment and retention of firefighters. Michael used Maslow's Hiearchy of Needs as the primary theory for his dissertation and reveals some of the findings discovered from the research.

In this episode Dr. Nikki Kelly and Michael Destefano discuss the importance of mental health and peer support on the survival of our firefighters and how leadership can implement these systems. Additionally, we discuss benefits of acupuncture and yoga to fight PTSD and reduce anxiety in the public safety professionals.

Are you making goals for yourself but not creating a plan to execute? In this episode we discuss how to use the M-GOT method of strategic planning for your personal life. Mission, Goals, Objectives, and Tasks. Create a plan, execute, and celebrate the win!

Guest Jared Vermeleun discusses the importance of humiity in leadership and how to gain buy in trhough empowerment. Captain Vermeulen also talks about what inspired his book, "Modern Fire Officer".