Crew 1st Culture Podcast

L3 #4 - Culture is Non-Negotiable

In this episode of the Crew First Culture podcast, Jeremy Sanders delves into the significance of organizational culture, particularly within firehouse settings. He emphasizes that culture is an inherent aspect of any organization, shaped by the actions and attitudes of its members, especially the station officers. Jeremy discusses the challenges of fostering a positive culture and the importance of leading by example to instigate meaningful cultural change. He encourages leaders to actively influence their teams and highlights that while cultural change is difficult, it is essential for growth and success.Thank you for listening! Click here to leave a message to let me know what you think & how this episode impacted you.No matter where or what you came from, great things can come from you!

The Wounded Don't Always Need A Healer

In this episode, Jeremy Sanders explores the profound nature of compassion and the importance of understanding our own darkness before we can truly support others. He emphasizes that compassion is not about providing answers but about being present with those who are suffering. The conversation delves into the necessity of self-healing and setting boundaries to maintain our own mental health while helping others. Jeremy shares insights from various thinkers, including Pima Chödrön and Carl Jung, to illustrate the depth of these themes.Thank you for listening! Click here to leave a message to let me know what you think & how this episode impacted you.No matter where or what you came from, great things can come from you!

L3 #3 - The Drawbacks of Expectations

Leadership Lesson Learned #3 may be a hard sell to some of you out there, but hear me out. I lay out the complexities of leadership expectations and how they can hinder team dynamics. My view of expectations changed forever after a pivotal conversation with Benjamin Martin in Episode 121. If I can't sway you to completely agree I think that you will at least see the importance of simplifying expectations, focusing on cultural goals, and leading by example to foster a more engaged and autonomous team environment.Thank you for listening! Click here to leave a message to let me know what you think & how this episode impacted you.No matter where or what you came from, great things can come from you!

L3 #2 - You Can't Take Everyone With You

Leadership Lesson Learned #2 was an important one for me - sometimes you have taken someone as far as you can take them. This was a challenge for me as a leader because it came down to a moral issue for me that I discuss. I talk about what I learned as far as where we should be placing our time and energy and what happens if we misplace those priorities. I share the story of how this lesson was learned and yes it was definitely learned the hard way so don't listen in and don't make the same mistakes that I did.Thank you for listening! Click here to leave a message to let me know what you think & how this episode impacted you.No matter where or what you came from, great things can come from you!

#200 - A Dive into Authenticity, Vulnerability, & Moral Injury with the 3 Amigos

It is such an honor to not only be recording the 200th episode of the podcast but to share the experience with 2 of my closest brothers truly made it special. Please do not miss this conversation in which Marc Maikoski, Nate "Tuna" Gardner, and I dive into authenticity and vulnerability. This was such a great conversation and one that is sure to bring inspiration and hope to anyone who listens.Thank you for listening! Click here to leave a message to let me know what you think & how this episode impacted you.No matter where or what you came from, great things can come from you!