In this episode, Jersey Rick and Emily interview Christian “Boo” Boucousis is a former fighter pilot, bestselling author, inspirational speaker, and the CEO of Afterburner, a global leadership and human performance company that helps leaders and teams turn chaos into clarity and execution. As a former Royal Australian Air Force fighter pilot, Boo brings a unique perspective on leadership, precision, and performance under pressure that he has translated into real-world business results for thousands of organizations worldwide. His leadership philosophy, Flawless Leadership, equips teams with practical tools and mindsets to lead with purpose, adaptability, and impact. Boo’s work has influenced millions of leaders and is trusted by top organizations across industries, including Microsoft, McDonald’s, and the NBA.

To learn more about Jersey Rick, the Fire Officer Leadership Academy, and how we can help you develop as a professional, visit our website at https://www.fireofficerleadershipacademy.com or send an email to rick@fireofficerleadershipacademy.com.

Jersey Rick is also the author of The Furnace of Leadership Development, available at Amazon in paperback, audiobook, and eBook formats.

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In this episode, Jersey Rick and Emily talk about Rick’s book, The Furnace of Leadership Development. Rick and Emily discuss the story behind the book, why this leadership book is different than others, the self-publishing journey, Rick’s favorite chapter, and what was Rick’s most difficult chapter to write.

To learn more about Jersey Rick, the Fire Officer Leadership Academy, and how we can help you develop as a professional, visit our website at https://www.fireofficerleadershipacademy.com or send an email to rick@fireofficerleadershipacademy.com.

Jersey Rick is also the author of The Furnace of Leadership Development, available at Amazon in paperback, audiobook, and eBook formats.

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In this episode, Jersey Rick completes the interview with retired fire chief Arjuna George who served with the Salt Spring Island Fire Department in British Columbia, Canada. Chief George is the host of the podcast Beneath the Helmet, author of Burnt Around the Edges, co-author of Survival Burnout, and owner of Silver Arrow Coaching. In this interview, Chief George talks about the importance of self-leadership and digs deeper into his book Burnt Around the Edges which is available on Amazon and at his website https://silverarrowco.com/.

To learn more about Jersey Rick, the Fire Officer Leadership Academy, and how we can help you develop as a professional, visit our website at https://www.fireofficerleadershipacademy.com or send an email to rick@fireofficerleadershipacademy.com.

Jersey Rick is also the author of The Furnace of Leadership Development, available at Amazon in paperback, audiobook, and eBook formats.

Music title: Honor and Glory, Audiorezout, Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC