How do you define success? Andy Starnes Raymond Garivey Jr. Eric McCants Heith Good and many others generally include Faith, Family/friends, Career, and Health. We owe it to ourselves to define success for us. Don’t let the culture define it for you. I firmly believe the last 10-seconds of this video might bring clarity to you on this subject.
Work-Life Wednesday | Tip of the Week #8: Life’s Best Chapter
Are you happy with your journey through life? Do you think you’ve written your best chapter? Perhaps not. You can always turn the page and begin a new chapter. This Tip of the Week might help you start a new chapter toward greater balance.
Work-Life Wednesday | Tip of the Week #6: I Salute Divorced Dads
I’m a former Army NG and a divorced dad. If you have shame and guilt, shake it off. Get involved – Stay involved. The video includes some wisdom from Andy Starnes
Work-Life Wednesday | Tip of the Week #5: Intentional Planning
Who’s important to you? How do you show them? I share insights from Chief Andy Starnes and Chief Raymond Garivey Jr. How have you sometimes failed to show them? Intentional Planning can help!
Episode 14: Brandon Dreiman | Alcohol Use Disorder – Recovered
In episode 14, I have a serious, yet uplifting discussion with firefighter and EMT-P, Brandon Dreiman of Local 416. In 2012, after many years of numerous trauma experiences that began at age 16, Brandon was surprised by a random drug and alcohol screening. He blew positive. He received a suspension. It opened his eyes after years of abuse. I learned …
Episode 13: Officer Scott Medlin | K-9 Identity Crisis
In this episode of “Get Balanced,” host Dr. Donnie Hutchinson is speaking with former canine Officer Scott Medlin. Scott’s realized his dream years ago of working with his canine partner and catching the bad guys. After the birth of his first son in 2015, Scott’s wife helped him realize how he failed to be present with his family. Physically present …
Episode 12: Deputy Chief Ian Emmons | Blessed in Marriage
In this episode of “Get Balanced,” host Dr. Donnie Hutchinson is speaking with Deputy Chief of Operations Ian Emmons of Washington Township Fire near Dayton, Ohio. Deputy Chief Emmons discusses how having a common set of goals with his wife is one of their secrets to a happy marriage. He shares how he supports his wife’s goals, how she supports …
Episode 11: Chief Neil Gang | Faith, Family, Intentional Living
In this episode of “Get Balanced,” host Dr. Donnie Hutchinson is speaking with Penole, CA Police Chief Neil Gang. A single father of two children shares his stories of faith, family, and intentional living. He summarizes his leadership in four words, “Love God, Love People”. There’s so much more to Chief Neil than the badge. For instance, he strongly encourages …
Episode 10: Dr. Donnie Hutchinson | Work-Life Balance Discussion
In this episode of “Get Balanced,” host Dr. Donnie Hutchinson discusses his beliefs and research around work-life balance. This is episode #10 and in every tenth episode, Dr. Donnie will provide a solo piece on work-life balance and how it relates to first responders. Listen as he discusses three universal work-life conflicts and his methodology on work-life balance. Balance for …
Episode 9: Battalion Chief Andy Starnes | Save Your Family
In this episode of “Get Balanced,” host Dr. Donnie Hutchinson is speaking with Battalion Chief Andy Starnes. He shares his vulnerabilities and accountabilities regarding his family, faith, and career. The chief takes a deep dive into how his loving wife gave him a wake-up call early in his career. As a result, the Lord convicted him as he sought advice …