The Get Balanced Podcast, with Dr. Donnie Hutchinson Donnie Hutchinson

In episode 49 of the Life Scan Learning Lab edition, co-host Todd LeDuc and I have another very heart-felt, inspirational conversation with an authentic leader, Deputy Chief Eric Valliere of the Scottsdale Fire Department.  Eric is also the Chair of FDSOA.  Chief Valliere discusses his philosophy that if we teach responsibility, then accountability happens.  He also shares his belief about ... Read More

In episode 48 of “Get Balanced,” host Dr. Donnie Hutchinson discusses the challenges and rewards of getting firefighters and law enforcement officers to a workshop.  The workshop title is not rough and tough; therefore, first responders might shy away from it.  However, Yuma, AZ Police Training Supervisor Ruth Hernandez provides some tips on how her command staff fixed the issue. ... Read More

In episode 47 of the Life Scan Learning Lab edition, co-host Todd LeDuc and I have a very inspiring conversation with a spectacular leader, Fire Chief Reggie Freeman.  We discuss his recent decision process to accept the position of Fire Chief for the City of Oakland.  Listen as Chief Reggie shares stories of leadership successes, challenges, health and wellness, and ... Read More

Episode 46 features Sgt. Betsy Smith, the spokesperson for the National Police Association, Betsy shares the importance of focusing on the positive elements of law enforcement.  She discusses her journey of self-care, working two jobs, and turning down a promotion because the timing was not right.  Also, she talks about her Christian faith and how her spiritual wellness has played ... Read More

In episode 45 of the Life Scan Learning Lab edition, co-host Todd LeDuc and I have a very insightful conversation with Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell.  Lori is the President and CEO of the International Public Safety Data Institute.   One of the highlights includes an eye-opening discussion about resiliency with the youngest generation in our workforce.  Listen as Todd and Lori the ... Read More

An instant classic!  In episode 44, Assistant Fire Chief Eric Valliere of the Scottsdale Fire Department shares several remarkable stories about his journey through the fire service.  If you are looking for some ideas and inspiration on how to be successful, happy, and healthy at work and at home, this episode is for you.  Chief Valliere has been enjoying his ... Read More