By EMS1 Staff
EMS professionals face high-pressure situations, and strong leadership can mean the difference between life and death.
Leadership in EMS is about more than directing teams; it’s about inspiring confidence, making quick decisions and fostering growth within the team. It’s not just about calling the shots; it’s about being someone your team trusts when things get tough.
If you want to grow your leadership skills in EMS, it starts with good communication. Being able to get your message across clearly and really listen to your team can make a huge difference when you’re out in the field.
In this Inside EMS podcast roundup, we’ve compiled some of our top episodes that delve into different aspects of leadership, from moving past the “white shirt syndrome” to dealing with adversarial employees, to a discussion on the true meaning of leadership. Listen as cohosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson debate how different leadership styles impact crews and how to elevate your skills.
1. Transforming EMS leadership: Beyond buzzwords to real change
In this episode of the Inside EMS podcast, the discussion centered on the practical application of leadership in EMS. The conversation highlighted the gap between commonly used leadership buzzwords and their real-world implementation.
2. How to deal with employees who don’t get along
Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson answer a question from a listener about how an EMS leader would deal with employees that refuse to work together on the truck. Chris takes the EMS leader standpoint and Kelly takes the paramedic standpoint.
3. What is the true meaning of leadership?
In this episode, Chris and Kelly discuss tips for constructing a leadership development program.
Audience feedback: What are the top attributes and skills for a successful leadership position? How do you develop a competency-based leadership program, and what is the true meaning of leadership?
4. White shirt syndrome
“The true measurement of leadership success is how engaged, satisfied and productive the workforce is.”
In this episode, Chris and Kelly break down the skills needed to be a servant leader, touching on:
- Reversing the organization chart
- Practicing responsibility upward
- The skills a servant leader should bring to the table
5. Arrogant leadership: Are you alienating your workforce?
This episode delves into an article by Andrea Abbas, MS, NRP, IP, CP-C, “5 leadership flaws that hold us back.” The duo discuss the difficulties of leading multi-generational crews, their own personal management styles, how complacency can cause a disconnect with field crews and more.
According to Cebollero, “the true measurement of leadership success is how engaged, satisfied and productive the workforce is – everything else is extra gravy.”
