The Promotion Playbook is now available as an audiobook on Audible.com! Follow the link below to get your copy today. This episode will teach you some tips and tricks on how to best utilize this new resource on your path to promotion. https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Promotion-Playbook-Audiobook/B0B9VR22SB?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp&shareTest=TestShare
This episode shares the background story from The Promotion Playbook.
The following 3 questions are foundational to your preparation for any promotional test. Who are you? Why do you want to promote? What have you done to prepare? Answer these questions with a captivating story and you will have an unfair advantage over your competition. www.promotionplaybook.com Buy the book here... 👇👇👇 https://www.amazon.com/Promotion-Playbook-Proven-Path-Department/dp/1735739502...
We have reached 100 episodes! Thank you for listening!!! This episode gives you the 30,000 view of the process covered with The Promotional Playbook and how you can apply these 4 pillars to your promotional test preparation. The 4 Pillars to Your Promotional Test Success are…. Story - You must tell the best stories as to why you are the best for the position. Strategy - You must implement the 7 strategies to ensure your victory on game day. Skillset - You must master the fundamental skills for t...
Jim Moss is a fire captain and paramedic for the Metro West Fire Protection District in St. Louis County, Missouri. His fire service passions include leadership, training, and mentorship. Along with Chief Dan Kerrigan, Jim is the co-author of the #1 Amazon Bestseller: Firefighter Functional Fitness, available at FirefighterFunctionalFitness.com. Jim is a contributor to Fire Engineering Magazine and FirefighterToolbox.com. He has shared his message at FDIC International, Firehouse, the Internatio...
Oral Board Preparation Toolkit
The in-basket is a common simulation exercise used in assessment centers. It tests how the candidate will handle the responsibilities of the new position by presenting a range of problems they may encounter. During an in-basket, the candidate receives information about the role to be played, such as descriptions, responsibilities, and general context. The candidate is then given the in-basket materials and asked to respond to contents within a particular time. As the candidate completes an item,...
3 Secrets to a Successful Role Play Scenario Secret #1 - Be Prepared. Study and practice the tools found in the Application Skills Section of The Promotion Playbook. Page 225 Secret #2 - Be You. Study and practice the Oral Board Prep Sheets in The Promotion Playbook. Page 204 Secret #3 - Be Present. You have 2 ears and one mouth. Listen more than you speak and be alive to the situation.
This episode tells you how to apply the tools from The Promotion Playbook to overcome your fear of public speaking. The two tools are.. -The Oral Board Prep Sheets -The Unspoken Art of the Oral Board I also introduce a new framework called the 4 Pillars of a Persuasive Presentation
If you struggle to answer the question, “Why do you want to promote?”, this episode can help. Knowing your WHY is essential yet can be difficult to discover. Sometimes the best WHY is simple and superficial.
As you celebrate the end of 2021, this episode helps you set goals for the new year. When setting goals, focus on these four areas of expansion. Faith Family Finance Fitness To better understand this concept reach Strategy #5 in The Promotion Playbook. To set goals, follow the steps in Strategy #1 to choose goals for the near year. I wish you a prosperous and happy new year! The Promotion Playbook: A Proven Path to Your Fire Department Promotion https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735739502/ref=cm_sw_em_...
There are 3 root causes of back pain. Awareness of these will help diagnose the problem and take action to resolve it. Emotional Chemical Mechanical To heal, apply the 5 life forces found in the Capacity Pyramid. Light Air Water Fuel Function
How to apply the Capacity Pyramid to strengthen your immune system Light: Get 20 minutes of sunlight each day and/or do 20 minutes of red light therapy or a sauna. Do a cold shower or ice bath every day for 2 minutes Test your vitamin D levels and supplement D3 accordingly Air: Do breath training daily. https://www.wimhofmethod.com/wim-hof-method-mobile-app Breathe through your nose most of the time. Buy a nettie pot and use it daily. Buy a quality air purifier Buy an indoor humidity meter and k...
How to enjoy holiday cheer without guilt, shame or a painful hangover using the Capacity Pyramid. https://www.bulletproof.com/diet/bulletproof-diet/alcohol-without-the-hangover-bulletproof-partying-business-networking/
Stats on back pain https://www.cdc.gov/acute-pain/low-back-pain/index.html https://www.iaff.org/back-injuries/ Healing Back Pain Book https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FOTRI4S/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Science of Yoga Book https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WCHRJJG/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1...
The 7 Devils of Diet : If you want to live a long healthy life, it is best to minimize your exposure to these "foods". Refined Fat - Margin, vegetable oil, canola oil Poorly Raised Protein - Factory-farmed animal products Soiled Fiber - Pesticide soaked produce, mold Junk Carbs - Refined grains, mold, GMO, Gluten, high sugar content Shit Supplements - Synthetic vitamins, flavor enhancers, food additives, fillers like GMO maltodextrin, high sugar content Toxic Metal - lead, mercury, arsenic, cadm...
“You're not sick, you're thirsty. Don’t treat thirst with medication.” Dr. Batmanghelidj MD 4 Pillars of Hydration Volume Source Minerals Vitamins Resources Bodies many cries for water F. Batmanghelidj MD https://www.amazon.com/dp/0970245882/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_JJRR9GEVJ6EMBNG5P1A0 Fluids and electrolytes By David Anderson The Salt Fix by Dr. James DiNicolantonio Quench by Dana Cohen and Gina Bria Adult Dehydration https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK555956/...
3 Benefits of Breath Training Improve mental capacity Improve blood PH Detox Resources The Wim Hof Method Breath - By James Nestor Breathing for Warriors: Learn the Secrets of Pro Athletes, First Responders, and Coaches to Unlock the Path to Endurance, Strength, Precision, and an Unshakable Mental Game - by Dr. Belisa Vranich, Brian Sabin, The oxygen advantage - By Patrick McKeown Just Breathe: Mastering Breathwork for Success in Life, Love, Business, and Beyond - by Dan Brule Let Every Breath.....
The sun is the source of life on planet earth. To optimize your physical wellness you must optimize the use of light and dark along with hot and cold. Training for cold exposure https://www.wimhofmethod.com/wim-hof-method-mobile-app Benefits of sauna https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(18)30275-1/fulltext Benefits of Hot Yoga https://www.healthline.com/health/hot-yoga-benefits#getting-started...
This episodes shares the lessons learned during the Stagecoach 100 mile Ultra Marathon.
Intake - Uptake - Output
How to optimize your capacity using the 5 elements. Light: Get 20 minutes of sunshine daily. Air: Do breathing practice daily using the Wim Hoff App Water: Begin your day with 33 oz of water. Fuel: Only eat during an 8-hour window each day. Function: Sit cross-legged on the floor for at least 5 minutes daily. Minimize your time in chairs.
If you are low on energy this episode is for you. Capacity definition the maximum amount that something can contain. the amount that something can produce. Energy - Law of Conservation of Energy (physics & chemistry) Energy can not be created or destroyed Energy may change form but is never destroyed. -Kinetic vs potential energy (stagnation kills) -Energy transformations Chemical > Motion Radiant > Chemical Electrical > Thermal Your body is a power plant and you can generate POWER ...
The 4 Biggest Killers of Firefighters are... Inflammation Infection Ischemia Injury We will talk about ways to minimize these risks in future episodes. For now, start to pay attention to what is killing the most firefighters and how you can help improve safety and well-being.
Your identity is shaped by what you believe about yourself and the world around you. These beliefs are shaped by the questions you ask and how you answer. Questions lead to stories and stories hold beliefs that shape your identity. The 3 questions that define your identity are who, why, and what... Who are you? / Who must you become? Why does this matter? What have you done? / What will you do?
This episode continues the conversation on how your physical health has a major impact on how well you do with your promotional test. The 7 Strategies in the Promotion Playbook can be applied to your promotional test and they can also help to optimize your physical fitness. The 7 Strategies are... 1. Path - Choose to commit. 2. Proximity - Build community. 3. Prize - Get clear on what you want. 4. Plan - Consistency is King. 5. Purpose - Find your convictions 6. Pit - Do courage and face adversi...
This episode gives an introduction to the new series on firefighter fitness. Over the next several weeks the focus of this podcast will be on how to optimize your physical fitness. This and the following episodes will help you optimize your energy during preparation and show up on test day ready to shine. Future episodes will cover the 7 strategies found in The Promotion Playbook, along with tips and tricks on reducing stress, improving clarity, reducing fatigue, and accessing power....
To develop your leadership focus small and slow.
Chuck Montgomery has over 37 years in the fire service. He recently retired as Deputy Chief with Glendale Fire Department, AZ where he ran the Glendale Regional Public Safety Training Center. Chuck is currently the Executive Director of the Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting located in Phoenix, AZ. In this episode Chief Montgomery draws upon his vast experience to share fundamental lessons on leadership. https://hallofflame.org/
Two practical ways to overcome test day anxiety. 1. Repetition 2. Time under tension
