Forging Your Team: Demystifying Team Development for First Responders - Softcover

Torgeson, Johnny

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1593706057 ISBN 13: 9781593706050

Publisher: Fire Engineering Books, 2024

Synopsis

In Forging Your Team, veteran chief officer and team development expert Johnny Torgeson (Dr. JT) shares proven strategies and ground-level insights to overcome the challenges of team building in the fire service. Drawing on decades of experience, Dr. JT provides a comprehensive guide to building resilient teams that will excel in all environments. This book challenges old ideas and bridges the gaps between theory and practice. You’ll be immersed in a fresh perspective. Forging Your Team will provide practical advice, insightful sto-ries, and actionable steps. You’ll learn how to: • Distinguish the differences between groups, crews, and teams • Motivate, influence, and empower employees based on their unique needs • Navigate and implement a proven team development strategy • Identify team development phases • Lead using a relational systems leadership strategy • Trail blaze with confidence and inspire your team to achieve a family atmosphere

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About the Author

In 2000, Johnny Torgeson (Dr. JT) started his career with the US Army as an NCO. He's worked for several fire departments in the US and different countries. He became a successful business owner and CEO in his mid-twenties. He obtained a bachelor's degree in business, a master's in leadership, and a doctorate in strategic leadership. Currently, he works as a chief officer, college instructor, author, and speaker. Dr. JT has achieved multiple life-saving awards and service distinctions throughout his career. He writes for multiple publications and speaks on leadership and team development around the nation. In his spare time, he spends time with his family, volunteers at church, and mentors veterans. Dr. JT has a passion for serving people and developing teams. Throughout his career, he’s developed award-winning teams and transformed lives through his distinct strategies.

Edition details

• Publisher: Fire Engineering Books
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1593706057
• ISBN 13: 9781593706050
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 198