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From Command to Connection: Scott L. Booth on Building Trust Through Vulnerability in the Fire Service"
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Episode 120 With Scott L. Booth
What if the very thing you were taught to hide as a leader is the key to unlocking stronger teams and deeper trust?
In this episode, Cinnamon sits down with Scott L. Booth, Deputy Chief of Health and Safety and Peer Support Coordinator at Gig Harbor Fire and Medic One, to explore why vulnerability is not weakness—it’s a leadership superpower.
With over 35 years in the fire service, Scott shares his personal journey: from a childhood marked by trauma, to building a career devoted to public service, to championing emotional intelligence and peer support in his department. His story shows how authenticity, shared struggle, and presence can transform firehouse culture.
Together, Scott and Cinnamon talk about:
- Why vulnerability creates trust and resilience—even in high-stress environments.
- How childhood adversity shapes first responders more than most realize.
- The surprising role of shared struggle in building close, high-performing teams.
- Why “me too” might be the two most powerful words in the firehouse.
- The difference between being “fun to hang out with” and leading with true competence.
This isn’t about soft skills. It’s about survival, connection, and leadership that lasts.
If you’ve ever felt pressure to have all the answers, or wondered how to build trust in a profession that teaches silence, this episode is for you.
🎧 Tune in to learn how leaders like Scott Booth are proving that strength and softness are two sides of the same coin.
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