In this bonus episode I’ll share my observations as a former Planning Section Chief on the January 2021 U.S. Capitol Chaos.
Jan 10, 2021•11 min
I provide a brief on the first four concepts (and chapters) from Extreme Ownership in the section called...drumroll....Winning the War Within.
Jan 03, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 64
Sharing my thanks, some show data, how I leveraged opportunity in the middle of hardship in 2020, and my $.02 on how we can all make progress in 2021. Godspeed, Kevin
Dec 21, 2020•12 min•Season 2Ep. 63
I share my experience from the past couple of years as I worked to earn my Blue Belt in the grappling art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ).
Dec 13, 2020•22 min•Season 2Ep. 62
This year has been one the likes of which most of us have never seen but one that we can each remember and be thankful for each other and those around us. Godspeed to you all, Kevin
Nov 26, 2020•1 min•Season 2Ep. 61
From the United Kingdom to the United States, Rob Lawrence is an internationally recognized leader in the EMS industry, a friend and mentor to me. Don't miss this episode to hear nuggets of Rob's wisdom and follow him at @ukrobl on Twitter.
Nov 24, 2020•1 sec•Season 2Ep. 60
I share escalation tips with reference to some tools found in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) 6th Edition.
Nov 22, 2020•10 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Another of my versions of Rudyard Kipling's "If" with appreciation and focus on U.S. Military Veterans.
Nov 11, 2020•2 min•Season 4Ep. 58
"Are you living the life you want to live?" - In this episode I discuss stoicism with Author and Podcast Host Anderson Silver.
Nov 05, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 55
Sharing leader's intent, objectives, organization, resources, and communication tools I've learned as a Dad of 14 years.
Oct 31, 2020•27 min•Season 3Ep. 55
Sharing an analogy from completing the "drown proofing" portion at U.S. Navy Dive School to facing challenges in 2020 and an update on my October Sober journey.
Oct 20, 2020•12 min•Season 2Ep. 55
Sharing how IMT members and PMs can apply Courage, Truth, Honor, Fidelity, Discipline, Hospitality, Industriousness, Self-Reliance, and Perseverance to fieldwork and in the board room. More on these at https://bavipower.com/blogs/bavipower-viking-blog/the-nine-noble-virtues
Oct 14, 2020•31 min•Season 4Ep. 54
Sharing the need for all of us to make decisions based on facts, not fear-mongering and misinformation. Remember Everyone Deployed.
Oct 09, 2020•3 min
In How to Transition from another Profession into Project Management | PPP #53 I share how I mapped my skills as a Local Health Emergency Coordinator, EMS Planning Captain and Planning Section Chief to the traditional Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Knowledge.
Oct 04, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 53
Sharing some knowledge from Larry C. Miller, Chief Deputy, LA County Fire (retired), about using the P.O.S.T. planning process for All-Hazards Incident Management and the parallels to Project Management.
Sep 27, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 52
How Jocko Willink and Leif Babin's 4 laws of combat apply to Project Managers
Sep 17, 2020•17 min•Season 4Ep. 49
This one was fun as I shared what I think are parallels between Marvel's Avengers members to key Information Technology project team positions.
Sep 07, 2020•Season 4Ep. 50
A reflection on the value of comic books, cancer's wicked impact and honoring Chadwick Boseman as a fellow human and the Black Panther.
Sep 01, 2020•14 min•Season 2Ep. 49
The back-to-school week is always a challenge. Exercising the morning routine with your kids can be helpful. Realistically exercising scenarios with emergency and incident management partners is critical. Based on a LinkedIn article I wrote before the 2018/2019 school year.
Aug 27, 2020•9 min•Season 2Ep. 48
Sharing parallels of the 5 SOF Truths from the program " Special Forces - The Fight Against Terror " to the All-Hazards Incident Management world.
Aug 20, 2020•11 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Sharing the iconic speech delivered by President Theodore Roosevelt in April 1910 and its application to modern Project Managers.
Aug 13, 2020•11 min•Season 2Ep. 49
PMs should take the "purple pill". Balance the book blue pill with the real-world red pill when leading project teams.
Aug 06, 2020•5 min•Season 2Ep. 42
I share insight as a former Firefighter and EMS Captain into some of the types of situations Police Officers are put into everyday.
Aug 01, 2020•9 min•Season 2Ep. 44
I summarize key points from 'People, Process, Progress' episodes 37 through 42. Thank you all for listening, sharing, and subscribing.
Jul 30, 2020•12 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Andrew Owlett shares his experiences as a First Responder, his transition into Emergency and Crisis Management, and how Databulb can provide data-driven risk and crisis management planning solutions.
Jul 29, 2020•52 min•Season 2Ep. 42
I stress the importance of self-assurance for Project Managers based on the recommendations for self-assured people in StrengthsFinder 2.0.
Jul 23, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 41
I provide a guide on how to start a podcast using the 'Foundational Five' talked about on this show. Determine your Leader's Intent as the show host Establish S.M.A.R.T. Objectives for your show and episodes Determine how your show will be Organized Research and invest in your Resources Be comfortable with the Communication methodologies needed to podcast
Jul 17, 2020•36 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Sharing Ellen Kullman's 'Crisis Principles' as she explained them on the 'Masters of Scale' podcast hosted by Reid Hoffman and how Project Managers can apply them to their organization.
Jul 14, 2020•10 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Don’t hate just because someone tells you to. Don’t vote for someone just because someone tries to guilt you into doing it. We all need to breathe, have a day at the beach, and treat each other as humans again.
Jul 09, 2020•2 min•Season 2Ep. 38
I adapted Kipling's "If" again, focusing on 2020 America and our collective road back.
Jul 03, 2020•6 min•Season 2Ep. 37