I am a fire captain in a mid-sized city in the west. The fire chief recommended me to represent the department on a multidepartment team.

Everyone leaves a legacy. What kind of legacy do you want to create each and every day?

Attract top early-career talent and retain it.

You need to take charge of your career and advocate for yourself. If you don’t promote your value, who will?

While I am good at overseeing the work plan, pushing out the work, and holding people accountable, I am not enjoying my position.

How do you maximize the likelihood of getting promoted?

We cannot fulfill our leadership role if we allow fears to get in the way.

Practical Suggestions for Career Advancement

Values should guide our decisions and actions, especially in times of uncertainty and change.