June 5, 2024

Dr. Candace Ashby—Leadership From the Bottom Up! | S4 E23

This week's episode is a wild ride into the heart of leadership with Dr. Candace Ashby, Battalion Chief of the Indianapolis Fire Department. Dr. Ashby dives deep into the essence of "Bottom Up" leadership, revealing how the rank and file can make a difference.

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This week's episode is a wild ride into the heart of leadership with Dr. Candace Ashby, Battalion Chief of the Indianapolis Fire Department. Dr. Ashby dives deep into the essence of "Bottom Up" leadership, revealing how the rank and file can make a difference.

Have you ever wondered why fire organizations feel so disconnected? Dr. Ashby explains it all. She breaks down the critical qualities that define a great leader and tackles tough questions head-on: How do we transform bitterness into betterment? How can we change the culture within a toxic shift or the firehouse?

We don’t shy away from the tough stuff. Dealing with difficult people, including Millennials, is on the table. Dr. Ashby shares practical, no-nonsense advice on producing better leaders and emphasizes the dire need for more company officer training. Can company officers make a difference? Dr. Ashby tells us how. Join us for an episode packed with actionable insights, real talk, and firehouse grit. This is one conversation you won’t want to miss


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Candace Ashby

Battalion Chief | President, Key Fire Investigations | President, ELITE Public Safety Consulting.

Dr. Candace Ashby is a career firefighter with over 33 years of fire service experience and is a Battalion Chief with the Indianapolis Fire Department. Her educational background includes a Doctorate of Management in Organizational Leadership. She is President of Key Fire Investigations and ELITE Public Safety Consulting. Dr. Ashby enjoys making a positive impact in the fire service through coaching, mentoring, and leading positive change.