<description>&lt;p&gt;On this episode, we sit down with Chief Dave Robertson to explore how chief-level officers can bridge the gap between frontline firefighters and white-shirt leadership. Chief Robertson dives into the &lt;em&gt;dichotomy of leadership&lt;/em&gt;—balancing command presence with approachability—and shares insights on why hiring for &lt;strong&gt;character&lt;/strong&gt; is crucial to building a resilient and effective team. We also discuss practical strategies to engage new fire officers and emphasize the ongoing importance of &lt;strong&gt;training&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;competency&lt;/strong&gt; in shaping tomorrow’s leaders.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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On this episode, we sit down with Chief Dave Robertson to explore how chief-level officers can bridge the gap between frontline firefighters and white-shirt leadership. Chief Robertson dives into the dichotomy of leadership—balancing command presence with approachability—and shares insights on why hiring for character is crucial to building a resilient and effective team. We also discuss practical strategies to engage new fire officers and emphasize the ongoing importance of training and competency in shaping tomorrow’s leaders.

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Bridging the Gap: Leadership, Character, and Competency with Chief Dave Robertson

Bridging the Gap: Leadership, Character, and Competency with Chief Dave Robertson

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