The Convergent Impact Leadership Podcast

The Convergent Impact Leadership Podcast
Podcast Description
The Convergent Impact Leadership Podcast explores real leadership stories and strategies to inspire meaningful action and purpose. Hosted by Eric Savickas, a retired US Army Officer and leadership coach with over 30 years of experience, the podcast dives into the challenges and lessons of leadership, particularly in the fire service. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just starting out, this podcast will help you lead with intent, build trust, and strengthen relationships in your organization. Tune in for insights, interviews, and actionable advice to make a lasting impact.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of leadership in high-pressure environments, with episodes covering topics such as trust-building in the fire service, the evolution of firefighter training, and adaptability during crises. Specific episodes include discussions on wildfire preparedness and the critical role of innovation in emergency response.

The Convergent Impact Leadership Podcast explores real leadership stories and strategies to inspire meaningful action and purpose. Hosted by Eric Savickas, a retired US Army Officer and leadership coach with over 30 years of experience, the podcast dives into the challenges and lessons of leadership, particularly in the fire service. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just starting out, this podcast will help you lead with intent, build trust, and strengthen relationships in your organization. Tune in for insights, interviews, and actionable advice to make a lasting impact.
In this episode of the Convergent Impact Leadership Podcast, Chief Drew Hoehn of Red, White & Blue Fire Protection District (Breckenridge, CO) reflects on nearly 30 years in the fire service—from a post-9/11 move to Summit County to co-leading a department with a rare dual-chief model.
With thoughtful perspective and hard-won experience, Chief Hoehn shares what it means to lead with humility, shape culture through example, and make high-stakes decisions without losing your humanity. Whether navigating a medical crisis, working across cultures in Central America, or empowering future leaders, his approach is grounded, candid, and refreshingly self-aware.
🔥 Tune in to hear:
✅ What a dual-chief model looks like—and why it works for RWB Fire
✅ How medical adversity reshaped his leadership lens
✅ The importance of emotional maturity and heart-forward leadership
✅ Why judgment—not assumptions—is a critical leadership muscle
✅ Lessons from training EMS providers in Honduras
✅ How inclusion, succession, and vulnerability build long-term strength
This episode explores how to lead with clarity, care, and conscience—especially when the decisions are hard and the stakes are real.

Disclaimer
This podcast’s information is provided for general reference and was obtained from publicly accessible sources. The Podcast Collaborative neither produces nor verifies the content, accuracy, or suitability of this podcast. Views and opinions belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
For a complete disclaimer, please see our Full Disclaimer on the archive page. The Podcast Collaborative bears no responsibility for the podcast’s themes, language, or overall content. Listener discretion is advised. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.