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  • B.O.S.S. Series: Leadership Accountability

    Emergency Services Education Center 700 N High School Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    A free class hosted at the Emergency Services Education Center. Attend in-person or watch the live stream. Let’s talk about micromanagement and how to do a great job without it!

  • 2026 Winter Fire School – Leading With Trust

    Made@Plainfield 1610 Reeves Road, Plainfield, United States

    As part of the Indiana Fire Academy’s 3rd annual Winter Fire School, Alex Zielinski will be presenting a 4-hour program titled “Leadership Accountability: Leading With Tust, Not Micromanagement.” This program dives deeper into strategies for new officers and administrators as well as how to counteract and build relationships when subjected to a micromanager. This program […]

  • Alberta Fire Chiefs Association Conference: Leadership Accountability – Leading With Trust, Not Micromanagement

    Marseille, Red Deer Resort & Casino 3310 50 Ave, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

    I’m bringing my class – Leadership Accountability: Leading with Trust, Not Micromagement – to the 2026 Alberta Fire Chiefs Association Conference! This class will give current and aspiring company officers, formal and informal leaders, with the tools to lead without falling into the trap of micromanagement. Participants will explore the balance between oversight and autonomy, […]

  • Leadership Accountability: Leading With Trust, Not Micromanagement – 2026 NFPA Conference and Expo

    Mandalay Bay Convention Center 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegaa, United States

    Join Alex Zielinski, Deputy Chief & Division Chief for a powerful session on leadership in the fire service. This session will explore: This session equips company officers with essential tools to lead effectively without falling into the trap of micromanagement. Participants will learn how to balance oversight with autonomy, foster trust, and maintain high performance. […]

  • How to Kill Micromanagement: Why Firefighters Stop Trusting Their Officers – Fire-Rescue International

    Kansas City Convention Center 301 W 13th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, United States

    Micromanagement is one of the most common — and most damaging — leadership failures in the fire service. It destroys trust, slows crews down, erodes confidence, and quietly drives good firefighters out of the job. Yet most officers who micromanage don’t realize they’re doing it, and most organizations don’t recognize the systems that allow it […]