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The Power of Positive Leadership
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 · 4:00 p.m. · Eastern Time (US & Canada)
About This Webinar
This webinar presented by Vickie Pritchett based upon the book by Jon Gordon on Positive Leadership. It is not easy to be a positive person and see the positivity in most situations. Vickie will describe her techniques to remain positive based upon her vast experience in the business world. Being positive does not come naturally but you can teach yourself how to remain positive. It is easy to allow stress and fear dominate your thought process and build negativity into your actions. Becoming more positive in your daily attitude will help you become a more effective leader, mentor and teacher. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to improve your overall attitude about being in a leadership position.
Who can view: Everyone
Webinar Price: Free
Featured Presenters
Vice President/Executive Officer at National Fire Sprinkler Association
Enthusiastic leader with a demonstrated history of working in Association management
industry, with a focus on marketing and advertising. Skilled in Crisis Management, National
Initiatives, Fire & Life Safety/Community Risk Reduction, and Economic & Community
Development. Strong business development professional that loves to focus on the importance
of team building and continual improvement for the team.
industry, with a focus on marketing and advertising. Skilled in Crisis Management, National
Initiatives, Fire & Life Safety/Community Risk Reduction, and Economic & Community
Development. Strong business development professional that loves to focus on the importance
of team building and continual improvement for the team.
Fire Chief, German Township Fire Department (Ret.)
John M. Buckman III served as a German Township Fire Chief managing volunteers for 35 years. He is most proud of the title “pawpaw.” Leslie his wife has spent 29 years together. He currently serves as Education Coordinator for the International Association of Fire Chief Volunteer and Combination Officers Section. He is the Director of Government and Regional Outreach for IamResponding. He served as the Indiana Fire Academy Director for 15 years. He served as President of the International Association of Fire Chief in 2001-2002.
He has authored over 150 articles in various publications. In 1996 he was selected by Fire Chief Magazine as Fire Chief of the Year in 1996. He has published 4 books and 7 photography books. He received the Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels Meritorious Service Award. The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2022 he received the Jimmy Seavey Health and Wellness award presented by the NVFC. and the Presidents Award from the International Society of Fire Service Instructors.
He was one of the founders of the Volunteer and Combination Officer Section (VCOS) and the National Fire Academy Alumni Association. He has contributed to several “ribbon reports” published by the VCOS. He was asked to be one of the editors for the original Lavender Ribbon Report published by the VCOS and NVFC in 2019. In 2021 he along with Brian McQueen spearheaded the update for the Lavender Ribbon Report. He is a principal author of the Yellow Ribbon Report and the updated updated Training Volunteers white paper published by the National Volunteer Fire Council and the Volunteer and Combination Officers Section.
He has authored over 150 articles in various publications. In 1996 he was selected by Fire Chief Magazine as Fire Chief of the Year in 1996. He has published 4 books and 7 photography books. He received the Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels Meritorious Service Award. The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2022 he received the Jimmy Seavey Health and Wellness award presented by the NVFC. and the Presidents Award from the International Society of Fire Service Instructors.
He was one of the founders of the Volunteer and Combination Officer Section (VCOS) and the National Fire Academy Alumni Association. He has contributed to several “ribbon reports” published by the VCOS. He was asked to be one of the editors for the original Lavender Ribbon Report published by the VCOS and NVFC in 2019. In 2021 he along with Brian McQueen spearheaded the update for the Lavender Ribbon Report. He is a principal author of the Yellow Ribbon Report and the updated updated Training Volunteers white paper published by the National Volunteer Fire Council and the Volunteer and Combination Officers Section.
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The International Association of Fire Chiefs represents the leadership of over 1.2 million firefighters and emergency responders. IAFC members are the world's leading experts in firefighting, emergency medical services, terrorism response, hazardous materials spills, natural disasters, search and rescue, and public safety legislation. Since 1873, the IAFC has provided a forum for its members to exchange ideas and uncover the latest products and services available to first responders.
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