In a time when technology is moving faster than leadership playbooks can adapt, this session brings fire service leaders face-to-face with a critical challenge: How do we maintain true command presence when AI and automation are changing every part of the mission?
This high-impact workshop is led by Mitch Mitchem, CEO of HIVE and a nationally recognized expert in leadership, human performance, and AI. With a background in transforming organizations, training elite teams, and building platforms used by hundreds of thousands, Mitch brings both credibility and clarity.
This is not a talk about software. It is a practical, focused session on clarity under pressure, leading through uncertainty, and making critical decisions when both people and tecc are involved.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
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Define what real command presence means in today’s world, where both people and technology are in play
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Understand how to use AI as a support tool without losing the human instinct, trust, and leadership that teams rely on
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Cut through communication breakdowns and reduce friction between people, tools, and decisions under pressure
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Recognize where good leaders get caught, especially when stress is high and stakes are real
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Lead your crew through tech changes without losing the human side of the mission: trust, clarity, and connection
