Up in Flames - Workplace Solutions

Abby is dedicated to inspiring community, moral courage and a new generation of great leaders by leading with FIRE. In her quest for workplace justice, she spent countless hours searching for resources and found none. With that realization, she set out to create the resources that were lacking. Abby now draws from her experience in leadership, as well as the wisdom she learned as a firefighter to coach others how to lead with FIRE in their lives, in the workplace and beyond. The little girls and boys who dream to be just like them depend on us sharing our experiences in hope of improvement. Since January of 2018 when my passion would no longer let me be silent for others, I had an overwhelming need to create a place of transparency and advocacy. Let's celebrate going UP in flames instead of down." -AbbyGo to AbbyBolt.com for more information on this and many other controversial subjects surrounding moral courage in the workplace and what it means to Lead with F.I.R.E.Email abby@upinflames.org if you have an experience you would like to share or are in need of a resource. If I can't help, I will point you in the direction of someone who can. Do you believe in the mission of Up In Flames? My goal is to continue this podcast organically and have it sponsored by those it serves instead of corporate sponsors. Not to mention you will get early access to episodes and behind the scenes info, no one else is seeing. Be a part of something great, become a Patron and support the podcast at patreon.com/upinflamespodcastVisit AbbyBolt.com for the full story and background of UIF.#NotMe

Among Men - A flashback to my first year working on a Hotshot Crew.

I found a piece I wrote more than 20 years ago. It features one critical name, a couple fire agencies and crews but more importantly it points out a critical tip surrounding men and women working together. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

01-08
13:36

Fire Prevention - FireED Founder and CEO Tracy Last

"I'm a social entrepreneur who has dedicated my entire adult life into finding better ways of implementing fire prevention education curriculum and campaigns. Over the recent years I have founded the FireED Interactive Community Inc, an impact business that strives to create a positive social change by focusing on eliminating preventable fires worldwide. Since my early teens I found myself in deep contact with fire safety, however, not from school or fire station visits. My experience is rat...

09-19
01:06:59

Piglet Pooh and Peer Support

Peer support is extremely important in every facet of our lives. It goes beyond being a good friend, because sometimes your peers are people you've never met. As I was recording this piece it struck me that I wanted to release it right away without worrying about editing or tagging etc. It is 9/11 and while I didn't even intend it, I think because of that and National Suicide Awareness month, it's best if I post it right away. You never know who out there could use a little story like this....

09-11
04:40

Quick Tip Tues - False Allegations in the Workplace - What To Do!

Today I want to talk about False Allegations, sure I mention EEO but this goes for any style out there. So let's say you opened your email or got a call from an investigator and found out you have been named as one of the accused in an EEO complaint. You read through it and you know for a fact it is false and the person who filed it is a known liar. You have no doubt that it is untrue. What Can Be Done? While it may be difficult not to take an EEO allegation personally, managers should ...

09-10
02:14

Fire Prevention - It's gonna take more than Smokey Bear!

Check out this info from Tracy Last - "I'm a social entrepreneur who has dedicated my entire adult life to finding better ways of implementing fire prevention education curriculum and campaigns. Over the recent years, I have founded the FireED Interactive Community Inc, an impact business that strives to create a positive social change by focusing on eliminating preventable fires worldwide. Since my early teens, I found myself in deep contact with fire safety, however, not from school or fi...

08-29
06:31

Quick Tip Tues - Leadership Tips No One Tells You #2

Go to AbbyBolt.com for more information on this and many other controversial subjects surrounding moral courage in the workplace and what it means to Lead with F.I.R.E. Email me at abby@upinflames.org if you have an experience you would like to share or are in need of a resource. If I can't help, I will point you in the direction of someone who can. Do you believe in the mission of Up In Flames? My goal is to continue this podcast organically and have it sponsored by those it serves i...

08-27
01:49

Quick Tip Tuesday - Leadership Tips No One Tells You About

Go to AbbyBolt.com for more information on this and many other controversial subjects surrounding moral courage in the workplace and what it means to Lead with F.I.R.E. Email me at abby@upinflames.org if you have an experience you would like to share or are in need of a resource. If I can't help, I will point you in the direction of someone who can. Do you believe in the mission of Up In Flames? My goal is to continue this podcast organically and have it sponsored by those it serves i...

08-20
01:11

Leadership - Humility Might Not Be What You Think

Go to AbbyBolt.com for more information on this and many other controversial subjects surrounding moral courage in the workplace and what it means to Lead with F.I.R.E. Email me at abby@upinflames.org if you have an experience you would like to share or are in need of a resource. If I can't help, I will point you in the direction of someone who can. Do you believe in the mission of Up In Flames? My goal is to continue this podcast organically and have it sponsored by those it serves i...

08-15
07:51

Power of Perception & Jumper Update

Many important factors form the perceptions each employee holds about his workplace. Depending on the personality of the worker, the communication level of coworkers and managers and the overall workplace environment, the way employees perceive their jobs can be quite different from what actually exists. An update regarding a follow up episode for the wildland firefighter and smokejumper. Go to AbbyBolt.com for more information on this and many other controversial subjects surrounding mora...

08-13
13:47

Quick Tip Tuesday - Keep an Open Mind

Go to AbbyBolt.com for more information on this and many other controversial subjects surrounding moral courage in the workplace and what it means to Lead with F.I.R.E. Email me at abby@upinflames.org if you have an experience you would like to share or are in need of a resource. If I can't help, I will point you in the direction of someone who can. Do you believe in the mission of Up In Flames? My goal is to continue this podcast organically and have it sponsored by those it serves i...

08-06
01:16

Smokejumper Speaks Up

Federal Smokejumper of Missoula Montana, Jesse Sankey realized jumping out of a perfectly good airplane into a wildland fire was far safer than speaking up for what he believed was right. Go to AbbyBolt.com for more information on this and many other controversial subjects surrounding moral courage in the workplace and what it means to Lead with F.I.R.E. Email me at abby@upinflames.org if you have an experience you would like to share or are in need of a resource. If I can't help, I will poi...

07-25
01:23:51

Quick Tip Tuesday - Use Kind Words

Go to AbbyBolt.com for more information on this and many other controversial subjects surrounding moral courage in the workplace and what it means to Lead with F.I.R.E. Email me at abby@upinflames.org if you have an experience you would like to share or are in need of a resource. If I can't help, I will point you in the direction of someone who can. Do you believe in the mission of Up In Flames? My goal is to continue this podcast organically and have it sponsored by those it serves i...

07-23
01:10

She Saw The Firehouse Through His Eyes - An Interview with Susan Powers

Susan Powers is on a mission of caring education to help others better understand what it means to be transgender. She isn't forcing others to grasp it, she knows that you have to care enough to understand. Take a listen to this powerful episode where we discuss what it was like before and after she transitioned from a male to a female while holding a leadership position with a fire department. Email Susan Powers - snpowers.mk@gmail.com Check out Susan's Mary Kay link. Go to AbbyBolt.com f...

07-18
01:14:13

Quick Tip Tuesday - Be Polite

Welcome back to another Quick Tip Tuesday with Abby Bolt. We're continuing on our lifehack.org theme and talking about how to get along with just about anyone. No matter where you fall on the extrovert introvert scale. Wouldn't it be great to learn better tactics to help you get along with the people you encounter in your daily life? Well, today we're talking about being polite. Quite simply, rude people do not get along with others. They may get along with other rude people, but those result...

07-16
01:03

Your Fear of Speaking Up

I created this podcast and the Up In Flames mission in general to stoke a few fires and inspire moral courage in the workplace and beyond. My experience is primarily as a federal firefighter. That is my base but we will be discussing challenges and solutions that apply across our society. Up in Flames is made possible by its patrons. If you want to know more, check out Abbybolt.com and see how you can be a part of something great. Oh, and don't forget to hit that subscribe button so that you ...

07-11
16:52

Quick Tip Tuesday - Walk in Their Shoes

Go to AbbyBolt.com for more information on this and many other controversial subjects surrounding moral courage in the workplace and what it means to Lead with F.I.R.E. Email me at abby@upinflames.org if you have an experience you would like to share or are in need of a resource. If I can't help, I will point you in the direction of someone who can. Do you believe in the mission of Up In Flames? My goal is to continue this podcast organically and have it sponsored by those it serves i...

07-09
01:00

Quick Tip Tuesday - Listen to Understand

Go to AbbyBolt.com for more information on this and many other controversial subjects surrounding moral courage in the workplace and what it means to Lead with F.I.R.E. Email me at abby@upinflames.org if you have an experience you would like to share or are in need of a resource. If I can't help, I will point you in the direction of someone who can. Do you believe in the mission of Up In Flames? My goal is to continue this podcast organically and have it sponsored by those it serves i...

07-02
01:33

Deadly Bystander Effect - Who's Standing Next to You?

Go to AbbyBolt.com for more information on this and many other controversial subjects surrounding moral courage in the workplace and what it means to Lead with F.I.R.E. Email me at abby@upinflames.org if you have an experience you would like to share or are in need of a resource. If I can't help, I will point you in the direction of someone who can. Do you believe in the mission of Up In Flames? My goal is to continue this podcast organically and have it sponsored by those it serves i...

06-27
17:36

Quick Tip Tuesday - Be a Disrupter

I created this podcast and the Up In Flames mission in general to stoke a few fires and inspire moral courage in the workplace and beyond. My experience is primarily as a federal firefighter. That is my base but we will be discussing challenges and solutions that apply across our society. Up in Flames is made possible by its patrons. If you want to know more, check out Abbybolt.com and see how you can be a part of something great. Oh, and don't forget to hit that subscribe button so that...

06-25
02:13

When the Washington Office Lies to You - A Federal Employees Truth

I created this podcast and the Up In Flames mission in general to stoke a few fires and inspire moral courage in the workplace and beyond. My experience is primarily as a federal firefighter. That is my base but we will be discussing challenges and solutions that apply across our society. Up in Flames is made possible by its patrons. If you want to know more, check out Abbybolt.com and see how you can be a part of something great. Oh, and don't forget to hit that subscribe button so that you ...

06-20
15:59

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