The First Responder Playbook: Insights on Leadership and Training
Brent Colbert : First Responder Expert
46 episodes
5 days ago
🎙️ The First Responder Playbook
Insights on Leadership and Training for Those Who Serve
From the front lines to the front office, this podcast is your go-to guide for building bold, battle-tested leaders in the world of public safety. Hosted by first responders, for first responders, The First Responder Playbook delivers real-world lessons on leadership, resilience, tactical training, and the mental edge it takes to thrive in high-stakes environments.
Each episode dives into candid conversations with law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS professionals, and thought leaders who are shaping the future of first responder training. Whether you’re a rookie looking to grow or a seasoned vet sharpening your edge, this is the podcast that helps you lead with confidence and train with purpose.
🚨 No fluff. No ego. Just actionable insight to help you lead the way.
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🎙️ The First Responder Playbook
Insights on Leadership and Training for Those Who Serve
From the front lines to the front office, this podcast is your go-to guide for building bold, battle-tested leaders in the world of public safety. Hosted by first responders, for first responders, The First Responder Playbook delivers real-world lessons on leadership, resilience, tactical training, and the mental edge it takes to thrive in high-stakes environments.
Each episode dives into candid conversations with law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS professionals, and thought leaders who are shaping the future of first responder training. Whether you’re a rookie looking to grow or a seasoned vet sharpening your edge, this is the podcast that helps you lead with confidence and train with purpose.
🚨 No fluff. No ego. Just actionable insight to help you lead the way.
Empowerment, Adrenaline, and Leading Teams: Gene Burke’s First Responder Playbook
The First Responder Playbook: Insights on Leadership and Training
31 minutes
3 weeks ago
Empowerment, Adrenaline, and Leading Teams: Gene Burke’s First Responder Playbook
Welcome to a brand new episode of The First Responder Playbook! In this episode, host Brent Colbert sits down with Gene Burke—author, speaker, karate black belt, and an operations leader with more than 30 years of experience. Gene shares how growing up in Brooklyn, overcoming bullying, and navigating a challenging home life ignited his lifelong pursuit of resilience, empathy, and personal growth.
From discovering empowerment through weightlifting and martial arts to leading high-performing teams in both corporate and family businesses, Gene’s journey is filled with hard-earned lessons about mindset, discipline, and leadership evolution. Together, Brent and Gene dive into the soft skills of self-defense, practical tips for overcoming adversity, and the importance of balancing professional and personal life—especially for those in high-stress fields like first response and law enforcement.
Plus, they discuss Gene’s writing journey, his books on leadership and self-defense, and essential advice for anyone facing bullying today. This conversation is packed with wisdom, real-life stories, and actionable insights for first responders, leaders, and anyone striving to be just a bit stronger, kinder, and more resilient—inside and out.
Want to be a guest on The First Responder Playbook: Insights on Leadership and Training? Send Brent Colbert a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1748037097521814b71b1b454
Gene’s books: Eye’s Wide Open:https://amzn.to/4ooEsfe
The Dojo of The Mind:https://amzn.to/4nNQyyn
Play Nice, Work Smart: https://amzn.to/47r1kF2
Gene’s websites: https://www.ironroadleadership.com/
The First Responder Playbook: Insights on Leadership and Training
🎙️ The First Responder Playbook
Insights on Leadership and Training for Those Who Serve
From the front lines to the front office, this podcast is your go-to guide for building bold, battle-tested leaders in the world of public safety. Hosted by first responders, for first responders, The First Responder Playbook delivers real-world lessons on leadership, resilience, tactical training, and the mental edge it takes to thrive in high-stakes environments.
Each episode dives into candid conversations with law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS professionals, and thought leaders who are shaping the future of first responder training. Whether you’re a rookie looking to grow or a seasoned vet sharpening your edge, this is the podcast that helps you lead with confidence and train with purpose.
🚨 No fluff. No ego. Just actionable insight to help you lead the way.
