In Command of Guardians: Executive Servant Leadership for the Community of Responders
In Command of Guardians: Executive Servant Leadership for the Community of Responders, Second Edition spotlights the philosophy of servant leadership and offers a pathway for strengthening first responder organizations. Responders work in high-risk, criti
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In Command of Guardians Executive Servant Leadership for the Community of Responders Second Edition
In Command of Guardians: Executive Servant Leadership for the Community of Responders
Eric J. Russell
In Command of Guardians: Executive Servant Leadership for the Community of Responders Second Edition
Eric J. Russell Department of Emergency Services Utah Valley University Orem, UT, USA
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For Pop James F. Russell 11/13/1944–9/7/2016 As a child, I never had to look for a hero As a son, I never questioned if I was loved As a man, I never had to seek a mentor As his witness, I never can say that granite doesn’t crack A friend asked me years ago, “Besides your Dad, who do you look up to?” My reply, “No one.”
Foreword
The emergency services have a long history of being at the ready and fulfilling their missions by responding to crises of all sizes and magnitude. Today, the emergency services have developed into quite a diverse vocation ranging from volunteer responders who serve their communities with fidelity and courage to those who are highly trained professionals whose careers are emergency prevention, response, enforcement, and recovery. The emergency services have enjoyed a tremendous amount of development in the applications of science and technology in “the business.” However, the focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) has resulted in some serious side effects for both the responders and the citizens they serve. As society at large moves at an ever-more fast pace and grows
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