Leadership in EMS

Image provided by Jeff Fishel, MSHA, NRP The Circle of Care starts with providers. There are many hot topic items in the realm of EMS these days. One of which is that of leadership, or the lack thereof, in our industry. While I would never even attempt to assume some sort of a title of “expert in leadership,” I feel in my career I have been extremely fortunate to learn from the best and to also learn from those who were not. We’ve all seen it on social media with the mass sharing of the “leadership” meme. We’ve heard the leadership talks at conferences, read the articles and participated in the discussions. So, what makes this article any different? It is different because I think people fail to realize a very important issue that plagues our industry. EMS does not just need leaders, we need leaders of EMS. Now, let me explain. I have read every John C. Maxwell book, and believe me, John C. Maxwell has taught me a lot. However, there isn’t a book or a blueprint about our industry. I have succeeded, I have failed, and I have learned and listened. I am here to share my advice and more often, the advice passed down onto me. Let me go back to my statement before of “we do not just need leaders, we need leaders of EMS.” People who work in EMS are typically well-educated in their craft and have Type A personalities. We are used to speed, we are used to fixing problems, and we are used to doing that with good communication, and in a timely manner. To lead this...
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