Paul Breaux, MPA, PhD, LP, has a doctorate in Leadership Studies and conducts research in EMS, firefighting, law enforcement and military leadership. He is in his 11th year as a volunteer paramedic for Bandera County, TX, EMS. His full-time job is in applied research and development with Southwest Research Institute.
Articles by Paul
Leadership Ethics in EMS
by Paul Breaux, MPA, PhD, LP
Ethical values are among the most important aspects of organizational...
How to Achieve Effective Teamwork in EMS
by Paul Breaux, MPA, PhD, LP
The use of teams leads to greater productivity, more effective use of...
EMS Leadership: Part 12--Resonant Leadership in EMS
by Paul Breaux, MPA, PhD, LP
A resonant leader steps up and charts paths through unfamiliar territory
EMS Leadership: Part 11--Transactional Leadership Factors in EMS
by Paul Breaux, MPA, PhD, LP
The transactional leader recognizes followers' needs and clarifies how...
EMS Leadership: Part 10--Path-Goal Leadership Performance Considerations for EMS
by Paul Breaux, MPA, PhD, LP
Path-goal leadership aims to inspire followers to achieve their goals...
EMS Leadership: Part 9--Situational Leadership Support for EMS Environments
by Paul Breaux, MPA, PhD, LP
EMS leaders can apply both supportive and directive behaviors to assist...
EMS Leadership Part 8: Behavioral Leadership Considerations for EMS
by Paul Breaux, MPA, PhD, LP
Your behavior as a leader is very important in maintaining a successful...
EMS Leadership Part 7: Team Building
by Paul Breaux, MPA, PhD, LP
The Leader-Member Exchange model of leadership is an effective way to build...
EMS Leadership Part 6: Conflict Management Alternatives for EMS Leaders and Staff
by Paul Breaux, MPA, PhD, LP
Preventative conflict management processes can be effective tools for...
EMS Leadership Part 5: Idealized Influence Transformational Leadership in EMS
by Paul Breaux, MPA, PhD, LP
Supportive mentoring and empowering leadership ensure organizational...
EMS Leadership Part 4: Individualized Consideration Transformational Leadership in EMS
by Paul Breaux, MPA, PhD, LP
Transformational leaders, regardless of their organizational position...
EMS Leadership Part 3: Intellectual Stimulation Transformational Leadership in EMS
by Paul Breaux, MPA, PhD, LP
Leaders at all levels can influence the development and effectiveness of...
EMS Leadership Part 2: Inspirational Motivational Transformational Leadership in EMS
by Paul Breaux, MPA, PhD, LP
Inspirational leaders are able to develop an effective organizational...
EMS Leadership Part 1: Master or Servant?
by Paul Breaux, MPA, PhD, LP
The concept of "servant leadership" is a leadership style that supports...