The Emergency Management Network Podcast

58:58

What is a leader?

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/10/31

When you think about great leaders, who comes to mind?Impactful figures like George Washington and Martin Luther King Jr., or perhaps Winston Churchill and John F. Kennedy, might come to mind.But defining what truly marks these historic icons as good leaders proves a bit more challenging. Was it simply their position that made them good leaders, or was it something more?While we’ve all experienced leadership in our lives, we are rarely asked to define “what is a leader.” Answers vary from

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29:28

Managing Large-Scale Events Super Bowl LVI

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/10/27

With roughly 100 million viewers each year, The Super Bowl is the most iconic event in American sports. The live broadcast dominates television ratings, and the in-person event brings thousands of visitors to regional hotels, restaurants, entertainment venues, and retail businesses, potentially impacting the local economy.Last year, Super Bowl LVI was hosted by the City of Inglewood in Los Angeles County at the new, state-of-the-art SoFi Stadium. There will be several additional activities and

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8:21

Traditional Leaders vs Servant Leadership

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/10/23

What is Leadership? This may seem like a silly question. There are many books, podcasts, and classes on leadership, and that question must have been answered. However, the question, What is a leader keeps coming to the four.Some think of leadership as a formal role given to an individual with a title such as "manager" or "director." For others, a leader is a charismatic individual who can work the room and charm their team to do what they want. Then there is the old debate of "are leaders born?" or

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34:19

The Impact of Disasters on Women

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/10/20

Studies have shown that women disproportionately suffer the impacts of disasters, severe weather events, and climate change because of cultural norms and the inequitable distribution of roles, resources, and power, especially in developing countries. Women make up the majority of the world’s poor and are more dependent than men on natural resources for their livelihoods and survival. Women tend to have lower incomes and are more likely to be economically dependent than men. When drought or

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4:55

Emergency Management Leaders Must Plan For The...

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/10/16

I am the child of the cold war. Our movies were Red Dawn, War Games, Spies Like Us, and Stripes, just to name a few. We practiced duck and cover, and we had fallout shelters in the basements of our schools. The threat of nuclear war was always there, and the fear was real. Since the fall of the Soviet Union, nuclear war has become a conversation only old people talked about. Russia and China became friends with the United States, and we worked together to end the talk of Mutual Assured Destruction

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32:52

Steps You Need To Create a Process for Crisis Management

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/10/13

When a natural or human-caused disaster occurs, the process of how the situation is handled sets the tone of response and recovery.The goal of crisis/disaster management is to respond quickly and effectively to minimize damage and position your organization or jurisdiction for recovery once the crisis has passed.A successful process is proactive. It aims to reduce the delay in response and recovery by anticipating potential problems, such as natural disasters or safety concerns. It creates

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11:05

Declaring Homelessness An Emergency

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/10/09

Homelessness has killed more people than natural disasters in California. Ten times more people will die on L.A.'s street in 2019 (~1,000) than died in the deadly 2018 forest fires (103). Over three years, more people will die on the streets of L.A. than in San Francisco's 1906 earthquakeI read a story about how an economic recession turned into a complete collapse of society. As interesting as the story was, I am not sure that a total failure would be the case; however, it looks like a page out of

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30:21

The Intersection of Emergency Management and Politics

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/10/06

Government policy is important in guiding disaster preparedness, mitigation, and recovery. In turn, political scientists have devoted considerable attention to the study of hazards and disasters, including the impact of disasters on election outcomes, the capacity of disasters to help set the crowded government agenda, and the various organizational strategies used by emergency management agencies. This week Todd is interviewing Bonnie Kristian, The former Acting Editor and Chief of The Week

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8:15

Do You Want to Be a Better Emergency Manager? Sharpen...

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/10/02

Let's explore The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey.I was talking with Dan Scott on the Leader's Cafe about attitude. We got into a deep conversation on how we react to outside pressures, how we deal with them and how those external pressures can impact our team. As leaders, we put on a good face and motivate our team. Right?Attitude is everything. A positive attitude starts within, and sometimes you need a kick start to get it going; everyone falls into a rut

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28:22

Why Reading Matters For Leaders/ Hurricane Ian update

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/09/29

Why should you become an avid reader? Join Todd and Marc as they discuss the benefits of reading. Reading can improves intelligence and lead to innovation and insight. Studies have shown that reading makes you smarter through a larger vocabulary, more world knowledge, and abstract reasoning skills. Reading is one of the quickest ways to acquire and assimilate new information. Many leaders believe that reading across fields is good for creativity. And leaders who can sample insights in other fields,

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9:29

How Do We Take Emergency Management Seriously If We...

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/09/25

How Do We Take Emergency Management Seriously If We Do Not Support Research?There has been a debate about whether or not someone should have a college degree to be an emergency manager. The second side of the argument is whether we should have emergency management degree programs. For full disclosure, I am an emergency management educator. If you read or listen to the Emergency Management Network, you know that I also write and research trends in emergency management. The field of emergency

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33:08

The Great ShakeOut Why You Need To Participate

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/09/22

Join Todd DeVoe and Mark Benthien as they discuss why you should participate in the Great ShakeOut! Many areas of the globe are prone to earthquakes (see links below) You could be anywhere when an earthquake strikes: at home, at work, at school, or even on vacation. Are you prepared to survive and recover quickly?Great ShakeOut earthquake drills are an opportunity to practice how to be safer during earthquakes: "Drop, Cover and Hold On." ShakeOut also has been organized to encourage you, your

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7:29

Thought Leadership; More Than an Opinion

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/09/18

Thought Leadership Over the last week, I have been thinking about reputation. I have a close friend who is beyond reproach and a very ethical person who takes a hit professionally. It has shaken them; they are struggling personally; however, has it impacted them professionally? Then I received a phone call from one of the people I mentor, and they told me how their office was turned upside down, and they were let go, and their boss was fired. As emergency management professionals, we are in the

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31:05

Climb and Lift: EMPower and Building Confidence as a...

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/09/15

EMPower is a group of emergency management women created to provide support, networking, and leadership skills to assist women in their emergency management career. EMPower hosts events, talks, and networking. Another aspect of EMPower is bringing resources and skills to help women level up in pursuit of executive level positions if desired. A key role is to provide speaking opportunities to women to share their story and practice their presentation skills. Over the past three years, I have built

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6:25

September 11 Changed Emergency Management

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/09/11

On September 11, 2001, the world witnessed the most significant terrorist attack. For those working that day, it started normal, but by the end of the day, our world changed, and the way we did our job did as well. I was assigned to the Jefferson station in Los Angeles on the border of Colver City, down the street from the radio station KABC right off the I-10 freeway. This area is a bustling part of the city. My shift started at 0700 PT, and I hit the road at about 0530 PT to make it on time. As

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28:30

Exploring The Deadly Rise of Injury and Disaster

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/09/08

We often hear it: “Sorry, it was just an accident.” And we’ve been deeply conditioned to accept that explanation and move on. But as Jessie Singer argues convincingly: There are no such things as accidents. The vast majority of mishaps are not random but predictable and preventable. Singer uncovers how the term “accident” protects those in power and leaves the most vulnerable in harm’s way, preventing investigations, pushing off debts, blaming the victims, diluting anger, and even sparking empathy

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4:17

Making A Difference Made Simple

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/09/04

We are four days into National Preparedness Month, and I am challenging all of you to make a difference in our profession. It sounds hard. However, it can be simple. Improving yourself and becoming a better you will make a better profession. Lead by example, and others will follow. This brings me to the person we all can follow as an example. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

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31:41

Celebrating Leadership During National Preparedness...

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/09/01

Why does public leadership matter in emergency management? Ray Cheung works with many partners to monitor, assess, and teach communities to prepare for a wide range of natural hazards. Ray and his team provide policymakers, emergency managers, and the public with the understanding needed to enhance family and community preparedness, response, and resilience.LinksTwitter handle: https://twitter.com/ToddTDeVoeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddtdevoe/Substack:

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7:28

Applying Design Thinking to Emergency Management?

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/08/28

Applying Design Thinking to Emergency Management?I was writing my monolog for one of my podcasts. Prepare, Respond, Recover. I was discussing systems thinking and design thinking in the context of cybersecurity. And it got me thinking, why don't more emergency managers apply design thinking to what they do? A few things stuck with me when I read Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson. And for the record, I will reread it after writing this piece. Subscribe Today https://emnetwork.substack.com/ This is

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31:53

The Use of NGO's In The DIsaster Space

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/08/25

Founded in 2010, Impact Northwest is a non-profit, non-governmental entity providing rescue, medical, and logistical support to those affected by disaster worldwide; preparedness support to communities in need; and professional rescue training.Impact volunteers are made up of people from all walks of life, but the one common thread between them is a commitment to their community and a commitment to humanity.Todd DeVoe Twitter handle: https://twitter.com/ToddTDeVoeLinkedIn:

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