Listen in to a great interview with Brock Long, former FEMA Administrator, and currently the Executive Chairman of Hagerty Consulting. Hagerty helps public and private sector partners prepare for and recover from disasters. Brock describes his fascinating road toward leadership, where at age 32 he became the Director of Emergency Management for the State of Alabama. How? By knowing his trade, having a vision, and earning Governor Bob Riley’s trust. It’s a great conversation full of high-quality leadership advice. Here's what we discussed: • The vital role of strategic planning, and his three step process for what he calls the “Discovery-Change” Process to get people on board toward a new future they help create • Why it’s important to be a diplomat in your relationships • Getting stuff done without asking permission • The importance of being willing to move to elevate your career • Recognizing leaders don’t have all the ideas and the need to work with a team to find solutions • The importance of trust as you delegate • How disaster preparedness is like a 4-legged chair https://tinyurl.com/brock-long You can also listen via Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/apple-leadership-secrets Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/google-leadership-secrets Spotify Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/spotify-leadership-secrets Amazon/Audible: https://tinyurl.com/amazon-leadership-secrets