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HC Leadership Podcast : Forged in Fire Led with Purpose

Kyle Matousek and Kerry Henderson
Leadership
Fire Service
Mental Health
Culture
Quiet Leadership
Accountability
Authenticity
TEEX Leadership Symposium
Work-Life Balance
Buck Showalter
Family
Authentic Leadership
Brotherhood
Regret
Volunteer Firefighting
Self-Reflection
Discernment
Empathy
Trust
Reliability

The HC Leadership Podcast with Kyle and Kerry is where hard truths meet authentic leadership. Forged in fire and led with purpose, this show dives deep into the challenges leaders face—on the frontlines, in the workplace, and in everyday life. Through raw conversations, personal stories, and lessons learned in the heat of command, Kyle and Kerry cut past clichés to uncover what it really takes to ... more

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Recent Guests

Eric Adolph
Guest interviewee, former Army and Navy contracting professional, community leader
Independent/Contractor
Episode: Everyone Has a Thing: Leadership, Mental Health & Finding Purpose Beyond the Job W/ Eric Adolph
Dr. Johnny Torgeson
Assistant Chief of Operations in California
Fire Department, California
Episode: Stop Trying to Lead—Start Building a Team W/ Johnny Torgeson
Sam DeSessa
Fire Chief and author of Brotherhood is a VERB
Fire Department / Author
Episode: The Concept of Brotherhood as Action, Not Just Words W/ Samson "Mufasa" DeSessa
Flip Griffin
Former Navy leader, founder of Firehouse Freedom
Firehouse Freedom
Episode: The Power of Small Actions in Leadership with Flip Griffin
Kevin Duck
Fire Chief, Commissioner (Presiding Officer) of the Virginia Fire Chiefs Association
Virginia Fire Chiefs Association
Episode: Live from Virginia Fire Rescue Conference W/ Chief Kevin Duck
Melanie Nichols
Organizational psychologist; speaker and founder of Ripple Effect Culture
Ripple Effect Culture
Episode: Its Okay to not be Okay with Melanie Nichols
Haley Whitley
Recruit at Virginia Beach Fire Academy
Virginia Beach Fire Department (Recruit Class)
Episode: Live from the Virginia Fire Rescue Conference W/recruits Hayley Whitley & Timothy Jones
Timothy Jones
Recruit at Virginia Beach Fire Academy
Virginia Beach Fire Department (Recruit Class)
Episode: Live from the Virginia Fire Rescue Conference W/recruits Hayley Whitley & Timothy Jones
Brian Brauer
Co-founder of Fire and Ice Consultant
Fire and Ice Consultant
Episode: Change Resistance W/Brian Brauer & Ryan Snow

Hosts

Kyle Matusik
Host focusing on leadership and practical impact in high-stakes environments.
Kerry Henderson
Co-host and leadership facilitator with a focus on authentic leadership and culture.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Episode 1

    Kyle and Kerry, great job on episode 1. This was my first ever podcast to listen to. Hard to believe this was your first to do because you sound like pros. I love the talk about empathy, compassion and interspection. Kyle hit it on the head with his story about Zack.

    Great job. Looking forward to the next one.

    Apple Podcasts
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    DonutOKBK
    United States3 years ago

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Great mix of field experience and actionable takeaways for teams.
Hosts keep it real and leave clichés at the door.
Thoughtful, practical leadership insights from frontline leaders.

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Everyone Has a Thing: Leadership, Mental Health & Finding Purpose Beyond the Job W/ Eric Adolph
Q: Any leadership lessons that you have learned along the way, maybe learn the hard way or emulate a good leader?
Eric emphasizes empathetic leadership, checking in on people, and creating a safe, non-judgmental space where teammates can seek help and support. He notes that leadership is about understanding each individual's unique situation and building trust through consistent support and clear pathways to assistance.
Live from TEEX w/guest Todd Blyleven
Q: The why you decided to come and speak and what made you passionate about your topic and all that good stuff.
Todd Blyleven explains that trauma informed leadership came from his own experiences—surviving the Las Vegas shooting, witnessing trauma, and recognizing the need for vulnerability, therapy, faith, and a strong peer network to help leaders and teams move forward after horrific events.
Live from the Virginia Fire Rescue Conference W/recruits Hayley Whitley & Timothy Jones
Q: What has been the hardest part of the academy so far, and what tips do you have for future recruits?
The recruits emphasize leadership within a class, keeping physical and mental readiness, staying true to a personal why, and doing thorough preparation like ride-alongs and researching the job to stay motivated during tough weeks.
Live from the Virginia Fire Rescue Conference W/recruits Hayley Whitley & Timothy Jones
Q: What made you want to become a firefighter and choose Virginia Beach?
Both recruits describe a background in public service and teamwork, plus a strong pull to be part of a high-standard, mission-driven organization, with a move to Virginia Beach recently strengthening their commitment and fit for the department.

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