The EMS Leadership Challenge: A Call to Action was written by Mitchell R. Waite, Ph.D. “Dr. Waite earned his doctorate from Walden University in Applied Management and Decision Sciences with a specialization in Leadership and Organizational Change” (Double Diamond Leadership Authority). He has written three books pertaining to leadership, Fire Service Leadership: Theories and Practices, The EMS Leadership Challenge: A Call To Action, and 400 Days: A Call To Duty. Dr. Waite has an extensive background of leadership in the field. He served our country as a commissioned officer in the United States Army Reserve. Where he was both a medic and a Combat Engineer Officer (Double Diamond Leadership Authority).
Dr. Waite also served as Fire Chief …show more content…
The only true mention by Dr. Waite of skill in the book says, “Effective leaders utilize good decision-making skills, articulate the needs of their organization effectively, and communicate clearly” (Waite, 7). The text gets much more in depth with skills like communication, giving examples of different styles and ways to communicate. Such as coaching vs. counseling, all the way to different kinds of responses people can give, like reflecting response or a probing response (Whetten, 244-260). Where as the book by Dr. Waite basically only says it is something a good leader must …show more content…
Character, communication, focus, initiative, listening, self-discipline, and vision are just a few of the many leadership traits named in the book. One trait that seemed discussed a lot to the reader in both the book and the text was Charisma. According to The EMS Leadership Challenge: A Call to Action, Charisma is “about giving people hope and making them believe in themselves and a vision. It is about projecting hope and sharing oneself with others” (Waite, 17). As stated by Developing Management Skills, Charisma is “ (1) the ability to inspire followers with devotion and enthusiasm; (2) an attractive aura, great charm; (3) a divinely conferred power or talent” (Whetten, 289). Both books have similar definitions and general thoughts about charisma. However, once again the textbook goes much deeper into Charisma. It brings up ideas such as the source of Charisma and what kinds of people are generally called
Dr. Waite also served as Fire Chief …show more content…
The only true mention by Dr. Waite of skill in the book says, “Effective leaders utilize good decision-making skills, articulate the needs of their organization effectively, and communicate clearly” (Waite, 7). The text gets much more in depth with skills like communication, giving examples of different styles and ways to communicate. Such as coaching vs. counseling, all the way to different kinds of responses people can give, like reflecting response or a probing response (Whetten, 244-260). Where as the book by Dr. Waite basically only says it is something a good leader must …show more content…
Character, communication, focus, initiative, listening, self-discipline, and vision are just a few of the many leadership traits named in the book. One trait that seemed discussed a lot to the reader in both the book and the text was Charisma. According to The EMS Leadership Challenge: A Call to Action, Charisma is “about giving people hope and making them believe in themselves and a vision. It is about projecting hope and sharing oneself with others” (Waite, 17). As stated by Developing Management Skills, Charisma is “ (1) the ability to inspire followers with devotion and enthusiasm; (2) an attractive aura, great charm; (3) a divinely conferred power or talent” (Whetten, 289). Both books have similar definitions and general thoughts about charisma. However, once again the textbook goes much deeper into Charisma. It brings up ideas such as the source of Charisma and what kinds of people are generally called