Fireproof: Your Grand Strategy for Transforming Failure into Fuel for Your Future

Most people ask, “What should I do to reach my goal?” but FIREPROOF addresses a much better question: “Who do I need to be?” 

According to David R. Hollenbach, III, an individual’s core essence determines the kind of leader they will be. Once they discover the truth inside of themselves—flaws and all—readers can challenge their limitations and let go of self-defeating behaviors. FIREPROOF: Your Grand Strategy for Transforming Failure into Fuel for Your Future is a must-read for anyone seeking to overcome their limiting beliefs, create a plan for the future, and leave an intentional legacy.

FIREPROOF extends the ideas of Yale University’s Grand Strategy Program designed for political leaders and heads of large corporations and applies those principles to the individual. Hollenbach answers the question, “How can I create a Grand Strategy for my life?” and leads the reader through steps to develop their own unique Grand Strategy, to create a life that helps others and leaves a stellar legacy. 

Sprinkled with personal stories and captivating case studies, FIREPROOF delivers inspirational and actionable material in a readable style. David R. Hollenbach, III ends each chapter with action steps to help the reader answer these questions:

• What Is Your Desired End State?
  
• What Do You Stand For?
  
• Why Are You Doing This?
  
• What’s In Your Way?
  
• What Do You Need?
  
• Where Do You Begin?
  
• What’s Your Timeline?
  
• What Happens When Everything Falls Apart?
  

Personal development topics like self-leadership, self-awareness, communication, healthy relationships and self-care run throughout FIREPROOF, as David R. Hollenbach, III emphasizes the importance of uncovering one’s core values and finding their big WHY. Hollenbach provides an analysis tool for challenging situations to help the reader discern which parts they can control, what they can influence, and which things they can neither control or influence. He also provides tools for releasing stress and working through feelings of overwhelm, as well as outlines critical daily habits and mindset matters that are essential for success.

Battalion Chief David R. Hollenbach (retired) is the author of “Fireproof: Your Grand Strategy for Transforming Failure into Fuel for Your Future.” He is an international best-selling author, professional speaker and member of the National Speakers Association. Additionally, David is a John Maxwell certified speaker, coach, teacher, and DISC Method Trainer. He owns and operates David Hollenbach Consulting, LLC, and hosts the popular podcast “From Embers to Excellence.”

During his 23-year career in the fire service, he served as a firefighter, apparatus driver/pump-operator/engineer, Company Officer/Lieutenant, Battalion Chief in Operations, Chief of Special Operations, Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) peer counselor, Public Safety Rescue Diver, Coordinator and developer of his department’s first leadership development program.

David Hollenbach is a veteran of the United States Navy with a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Barry University. A major focus of research for his capstone was how strong, positive leadership can influence the culture of a large organization.

While studying at Barry University he published "The Firefighter's Creed" and “Women in the Fire Service: A Diverse Culture Leads to a Successful Culture,” an article highlighting the importance of gender diversity within the fire service in Fire Engineering Magazine.

He has spent years as an instructor, coach and mentor helping others define and realize success. Although he no longer works as a servant to the community, his passion for service to others remains stronger than ever.