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The 7 C’s of Legendary Leadership – Advice from a Firehouse Legend, pt.2

Advice from a Firehouse Legend, Pt. 2 – The 7 C’s of Leadership

Tommy always lived by what he called the 7 C's.

He never actually explained them.

He would just look at you deadpan and say something cryptic like:

"The 7 C's, brother."

We always thought he was saying "The Seven Seas," and I think he enjoyed our confusion.

Over time, we figured out what he meant.

Deciding what matters to you and dedicating your life to it.

The ability to focus and find flow. To lay waste to frivolous distraction.

Devotion to people and endeavors that align with your purpose.

The intensity with which you are called to live can be frightening. Courage is faith in action.

The ability to perform your work with precision and skill.

To perform your work with care. To perform your work with your whole being and elevate your output to the level of beauty.

Living well, living artfully. Living beautifully. Having good taste.

This was Tommy through and through.

Tommy Matolla was a legend.

And a role model.

Trust me, you'd do well to take his advice.

This post is part of the Advice from a Firehouse Legend series.
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