Ep. 85: Adrian Sheppard, Fire Chief - Succession Planning & Strategy

Ep. 85: Adrian Sheppard, Fire Chief - Succession Planning & Strategy

1:01:22 Nov 17, 2025
About this episode
Fire Chief Adrien Sheppard of the Redmond Fire Department dives deep into Succession Planning & Strategy. He stresses the importance of talent acquisition, cultural fluency and providing for fail safe environments for growth and development of your people to take place. Succession planning is not about an individual or a person, it's about the organization. Don't be afraid to think differently, and show vulnerability. Remember, "Don't take things personal!"
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