Developing Your Personal Board of Directors – Andy Starnes

Peter Matthews talks with Andy Starnes about the importance of each person having a personal board of directors who they can reach out to and seek advice from throughout their lives. Starnes stresses why this board is just as important for decisions within the fire service as it is at home and with your family. 

While Starnes is known around the world for his efforts to educate firefighters on thermal imaging, this episode focuses on the human side of the firefighter and ensuring members make the right decisions, influenced by trusted friends and advisors. Starnes shares where the concept of the board came from, how to seek out the people you want on your board and how the two-way relationship works. 

Listen for advice on how to be a better friend, colleague, firefighter and family member and for tips on how to pull through the tough times. 

Resources 

• Insight Training, LLC
• Kill the Flashover
• The Traveler’s Gift
• Station Design Conference 
• FireFusion