Brotherhood is a VERB! Quotes

“When it comes to your people, you have to connect before you correct.”
― Samson J. DeSessa, Brotherhood is a VERB!: Not Just Another Damn Leadership Book

“Firefighting is a team sport.”
― Samson J. DeSessa, Brotherhood is a VERB!: Not Just Another Damn Leadership Book

“Your department’s culture will be created by design or by default.”
― Samson J. DeSessa, Brotherhood is a VERB!: Not Just Another Damn Leadership Book

“Delegation is not a blind handoff.”
― Samson J. DeSessa, Brotherhood is a VERB!: Not Just Another Damn Leadership Book

“Either everybody matters or nobody matters. We believe that all people matter.”
― Samson J. DeSessa, Brotherhood is a VERB!: Not Just Another Damn Leadership Book

“We are told in some leadership books that work and life are sprints. Others suggest that they are marathons. I look at work and life as relays. Carry the load when it’s your turn, but pass the baton when it’s time.”
― Samson J. DeSessa, Brotherhood is a VERB!: Not Just Another Damn Leadership Book

“Thinking differently isn’t about rebellion, it’s about responsibility.”
― Samson J. DeSessa, Brotherhood is a VERB!: Not Just Another Damn Leadership Book

“We are who we practice being. Build good habits.”
― Samson J. DeSessa, Brotherhood is a VERB!: Not Just Another Damn Leadership Book

“I’ve never been one to trade my authenticity for acceptance or applause.”
― Samson J. DeSessa, Brotherhood is a VERB!: Not Just Another Damn Leadership Book

“The greatest skill you can develop in your people is their ability to figure it out on their own.”
― Samson J. DeSessa, Brotherhood is a VERB!: Not Just Another Damn Leadership Book

“Work/Life balance is bullshit. It’s a blend. Work is a part of life, not the opposite of it.”
― Samson J. DeSessa, Brotherhood is a VERB!: Not Just Another Damn Leadership Book

“You either win or you learn. Consider everything a win if the goal is to gain experience and level-up.”
― Samson J. DeSessa, Brotherhood is a VERB!: Not Just Another Damn Leadership Book

“My definition of brotherhood is simple; all of our people know that they matter. They know that they belong. The goal is for everyone in our organization to feel like they are home with us.”
― Samson J. DeSessa, Brotherhood is a VERB!: Not Just Another Damn Leadership Book

“Leaders without empathy aren't leaders, they are just managers. But empathy without accountability is enablement, which leads to entitlement. We do not want to work with a bunch of entitled people.”
― Samson J. DeSessa, Brotherhood is a VERB!: Not Just Another Damn Leadership Book

“Your title is temporary, how you treat your people will be your real legacy.”
― Samson J. DeSessa, Brotherhood is a VERB!: Not Just Another Damn Leadership Book

“You can’t half-ass train and then expect to perform like an Olympian when it really matters.”
― Samson J. DeSessa, Brotherhood is a VERB!: Not Just Another Damn Leadership Book

“I hope that when people ask if your department has brotherhood, your response will be, “Actually, we do brotherhood!”
― Samson J. DeSessa, Brotherhood is a VERB!: Not Just Another Damn Leadership Book

“We don’t promote problem finders, we promote problem solvers.”
― Samson J. DeSessa, Brotherhood is a VERB!: Not Just Another Damn Leadership Book

“A group does not a brotherhood make.”
― Samson J. DeSessa, Brotherhood is a VERB!: Not Just Another Damn Leadership Book

“You matter. Everything you say matters. Everything you do matters. We need you, and no one else can be you…”
― Samson J. DeSessa, Brotherhood is a VERB!: Not Just Another Damn Leadership Book

“If you have the ability, you have the responsibility.”
― Samson DeSessa, Brotherhood is a VERB!: Not Just Another Damn Leadership Book

“Don’t say ‘send me’ if to haven’t actually put in the work to be prepared to be sent.”
― Samson DeSessa, Brotherhood is a VERB!: Not Just Another Damn Leadership Book

“Your rank may get you compliance, but it will not earn you buy-in.”
― Samson DeSessa, Brotherhood is a VERB!: Not Just Another Damn Leadership Book

“People will follow your feet much more often than they will your words. Model your expectations.”
― Samson DeSessa, Brotherhood is a VERB!: Not Just Another Damn Leadership Book

“Brotherhood is a VERB!”
― Samson DeSessa, Brotherhood is a VERB!: Not Just Another Damn Leadership Book