Leadership styles: Progressive discipline vs. coaching culture

Published: April 19, 2024, 2:55 p.m.

\u201cSometimes we made decisions and wound up getting corrective action where maybe a culture of coaching would have taught me to grow.\u201d\nKelly Grayson puts the spotlight on fellow cohost Chris Cebollero this week as the pair discuss whether progressive discipline still has a place in EMS or if a move to a culture of coaching, as written about extensively by Chris, would have a more positive impact on retention rates, turnover, burnout and overall career satisfaction.\nTop quotes\n\n\u201cExperience comes from mistakes and mistakes come from lack of experience.\u201d \u2013 Chris Cebollero\n\n\n"I've gotten enough progressive discipline, enough paper that I can wallpaper a small closet." \u2013 Chris Cebollero\n\n\n\u201cThis isn\u2019t about me wanting to fire you. This is about me wanting to make you the very best that you can be.\u201d \u2013 Chris Cebollero\n\nThis episode of the Inside EMS Podcast is sponsored by LogRx. Learn a better way to track your narcotics at LogRx.com.