004 - What is #Responder Readiness? (with Joe Willis)

Joseph Willis, Chief Learning Officer for First HELP, joins us to discuss how to get your brain right!

An experienced Learning & Development Professional with a passion for #ResponderReadiness and specialize in developing leaders of character, professional organizational climates, and high performing cultures of trust. 

Joseph is a retired US Army First Sergeant and currently serves as the Chief Learning Officer for First H.E.L.P. where the work to smash the mental health stigma for First Responders and honor the lives and service of those lost to suicide by caring for their families in the aftermath.

Many people experience situations requiring De-Escalation. What tools have you found to be effective in these situations?

- Safety is priority #1 - physical AND psychological.
- Don't take it personally, It's not about me.
- Be predictable, consistent, and kind.
- Resilient Responders are Ready Responders.

Video Link for the 5 Tools: https://1sthelp.org/resilience

HOW TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH JOSEPH WILLIS:
Website: 1stHelp.org

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joewillis

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