Leadership in Action
The Wisdom and Stories of EMS InnovatorsBy Donnie Woodyard Jr
Length13h 57m
About this audiobook
This is a powerful compilation of personal leadership experiences, hard-earned lessons, and transformative insights from some of the most respected leaders in emergency medical services. This book brings together real-world wisdom from industry pioneers who have dedicated their lives to advancing the profession.
With a foreword by Secretary Leon Panetta, this collection captures the essence of leadership in EMS—offering guidance, inspiration, and mentorship for the next generation of leaders.
Compiled and edited by Donnie Woodyard, Jr., this book captures the essence of leadership in EMS—offering guidance, inspiration, and mentorship for the next generation of leaders.
Audiobook details
GenreBusiness and Economics, Biography and Memoir
Length13 hrs 57 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 10, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Title
32Chapter 27: It Starts With You: It’s Not Too Late | Moriah A. Washington
2Foreword & Editor's Note
33Chapter 28: Seen, Known, Loved: The Heart of EMS Leadership |Zach Alvey
3Section 1: Foundations of Leadership
34Section 4: Building & Empowering Teams
4Chapter 1: From Fascination to Innovation: Lessons in EMS Leadership | Roger White, MD
35Chapter 29: Shaping Outcomes: The Transformational Power of Positive EMS Culture | Dominique Wong
5Chapter 2: Pioneering EMS: Lessons in Leadership, Resilience, and Mentorship | John Moon
36Chapter 30: Onboarding New EMS Employees: A Path to Success or the Edge of Failure? | Skip Kirkwood
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6Chapter 3: The Grace of Resilience | Doug Wolfberg
37Chapter 31:Beyond the Unit Number: Understanding the Human Side of EMS Leadership | Joshua Tromp
7Chapter 4: Leadership Lessons from the Streets | Nitin Natarajan
38Chapter 32: 10 Traits of Great EMS Field Supervisor | John Becknell
8Chapter 5: The Path of Purpose: Bridging Military Service, EMS, and Public Leadership | Leroy M. Garcia
39Chapter 33: Elite EMS Leadership Teams | John Becknell
9Chapter 6: Leading with Purpose in EMS: The Fragile Gift | John R. Clark
40Chapter 34: Rethink EMS Wellbeing & Mental Fitness | John Becknell
10Chapter 7: The 5Rs of EMS Success: A Leader’s Legacy | Joseph W. Schmider
41Chapter 35: Leading Through the Eyes of Grace | Asbel Montes
11Chapter 8: Rooted in Purpose: Leadership Lessons for Aspiring EMS Leaders | Keith Wages
42Section 5: Advancing The Profession
12Chapter 9: I was hired into a leadership position. Now what? | Fred Claridge
43Chapter 36: Cornerstones of Competence: Shaping the Future of EMS Education | Randy G. Stair
13Chapter 10: The Marker Light Principle | Shannon L. Gollnick
44Chapter 37: The Three Keys to More Effective Advocacy | Gregg S. Margolis
14Chapter 11: Leading with Purpose: Strengthening EMS Teams and Communities | Sean Caffery
45Chapter 38: Guiding the Frontlines: Lessons for EMS Medical Directors | Douglas Kupas
15Chapter 12: Leadership Essentials: Short Notes for Rising Leaders | Alan Arguello
46Chapter 39: Building the Blueprint: The Legacy of Paramedic Education | Walt Stoy
16Chapter 13: Carrying the Torch: Lessons for Emerging EMS Leaders | Douglas Kupas
47Chapter 40: A Real Career Ladder for the Paramedic Profession | Skip Kirkwood
17Chapter 14: Bridging the Gap Between Clinician and Leader | Daniel Gerard
48Chapter 41: EMS Research and Evidence-Based Practice | Alex Sandy MacQuarrie
18Section 2: Timeless Lessons For Leaders
49Chapter 42: Emerging Leaders:The Call Within the Call | Jay Scott
19Chapter 15: Tools for the Arena: Leadership Principles and Personal Growth | Justin Romanello
50Chapter 43: Innovation and Collaboration: The Journey to Prehospital Blood Transfusions | William J. Bullock
20Chapter 16: Good to Great: The Questions That Shape Leaders | Tad Rhodes
51Chapter 44: Please describe your leadership style… | Donnie Woodyard, Jr
21Chapter 17: Leadership by Evolution | Jon R. Krohmer
52Chapter 45: EMS Is Worth Fixing: Why You Should Be the One To Do It | Daniel Burke
22Chapter 18: Leadership's Hard-Won Wisdom: 10 Truths For Aspiring Leaders | Donnie Woodyard, Jr
53Section 6: Visionary & Transformational Leadership
23Section 3: Defining Moments: Growth, Challenges, and Opportunities
54Chapter 46: Vision Defines Leadership | Bruce Evans
24Chapter 19: Rising from Setbacks: Perseverance on the Path to EMS | Kraig Kinney
55Chapter 47: Forging the Future: Lessons in Visionary Leadership | Donnie Woodyard, Jr
25Chapter 20: Imposter Syndrome | John Barrett
56Chapter 48: ‘Figure It Out, Kid’: Leadership Lessons from a Lifetime in EMS | Randy Lesher
26Chapter 21: A Humble Beginning | Gayan Chaturanga
57Chapter 49: The Squad That Changed Everything: Embracing the Unexpected | Deb McDonald
27Chapter 22: Leading with Purpose: Lessons from an Unexpected EMS Journey | Maria Beermann-Foat
58Chapter 50: Do What You Like! | Kenneth A Williams
28Chapter 23: From Farm to Frontline: An Unlikely Journey to EMS Leadership | Jeanne-Marie Bakehouse
59Chapter 51: Resilience, Culture, and Career Longevity | John Sammons
29Chapter 24: The Road Less Traveled: Lessons in Leadership, Growth, and Resilience | Ryan Thorne
60Chapter 52: Living Life, the Sandhurst Way | Rob Lawrence
30Chapter 25: Listening, Leading, and Learning in Rural EMS Systems | Brandon Chambers
61Chapter 53: Reflection: The Words That Define Our Journey
31Chapter 26: Live, Love, Laugh and Leave a Legacy | Mike McEvoy
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