Unbranded Leadership Podcast

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Host Michael DeStefano discusses the research about positive mindsets and how it impacts learning and recollection of information based on mood and behavior. Additionally, the research conducted through his doctoral research study reveals the notion of macro and micro culture and why frequent and focused collisions are essential to spreading positivity through the application of contagion theory. 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4l8zBG89OgzsWJiAh9o4Pc?si=4Ai7qnCxRs2pfGVlMNrW-w

Dr. Fernez discusses his humble beginnings as punk rocker and how that led to his career in law enforcement and higher education. The discussion walks through the impacts and challenges that occur leading a law enforcement organization in a political climate as well as the need to mentor the future members.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6f0khRBwWX7zLiE2TyvPJH?si=xkGKPLIpS4mU9P7WuoXutw

(2/2/2025) In this episode host Michael DeStefano discusses applying Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory to the recruitment and retention of firefighters. Michael used Maslow's Hiearchy of Needs as the primary theory for his dissertation and reveals some of the findings discovered from the research. 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xApaD0Cf9opyoSQDKlOE7?si=JejoI0boTMyW_ImsSPBDRg

(1/26/2025) In this episode Dr. Nikki Kelly and Michael Destefano discuss the importance of mental health and peer support on the survival of our firefighters and how leadership can implement these systems. Additionally, we discuss benefits of acupuncture and yoga to fight PTSD and reduce anxiety in the public safety professionals.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/45ppX8KwtXmoaN1YtbL1Co?si=gnPGk34rTm-E4WkIIr9xgw

Are you making goals for yourself but not creating a plan to execute? In this episode we discuss how to use the M-GOT method of strategic planning for your personal life. Mission, Goals, Objectives, and Tasks. Create a plan, execute, and celebrate the win! 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3BIKQFDIHKRvUy4hAIcRTq?si=PXgGM-l2RiyeL0bq2NkXfg

Guest Jared Vermeleun discusses the importance of humiity in leadership and how to gain buy in trhough empowerment. Captain Vermeulen also talks about what inspired his book, "Modern Fire Officer". 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4U2bKkyWsFncbyVgqQ3au2?si=oO7pKPMbRsSYioXmU-uPgg

In this episode we discuss what organizational citizenship behavior is and how it can be used as an objective metric for measuring morale in an organization. We then dig into the impacts of organzational citizenship behavior and how to increase the behavior in our organizations. 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5DRw5xeS9EVRRufOaH68wt?si=Un9ZiudUS0CCCJRulVrrGg

The beginning of something great. Host Michael DeStefano discusses the purpose and vision of Unbranded Leadership as well as the meaning behind the name followed by the importance of being intentional with leadership training.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3AQmwr5sJNuk8YVeCoauAc?si=2iPSR90iSsy_dpXomYe8og