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
To Follow the Leader, Lead the Follower
by Paul Breaux, MPA, PhD, LP
May 31, 2012
Good followership can greatly assist leadership in any organization, but...
Leadership Ethics in EMS
by Paul Breaux, MPA, PhD, LP
May 11, 2012
Ethical values are among the most important aspects of organizational...
How to Achieve Effective Teamwork in EMS
by Paul Breaux, MPA, PhD, LP
January 12, 2012
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
May 23, 2011
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
April 14, 2011
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
March 11, 2011
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
February 17, 2011
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
January 13, 2011
Your behavior as a leader is very important in maintaining a successful...
EMS Leadership Part 7: Team Building
by Paul Breaux, MPA, PhD, LP
December 3, 2010
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
November 12, 2010
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
October 21, 2010
Supportive mentoring and empowering leadership ensure organizational...
EMS Leadership Part 4: Individualized Consideration Transformational Leadership in EMS
by Paul Breaux, MPA, PhD, LP
September 16, 2010
Transformational leaders, regardless of their organizational position...
EMS Leadership Part 3: Intellectual Stimulation Transformational Leadership in EMS
by Paul Breaux, MPA, PhD, LP
August 18, 2010
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
June 30, 2010
Inspirational leaders are able to develop an effective organizational...
EMS Leadership Part 1: Master or Servant?
by Paul Breaux, MPA, PhD, LP
June 17, 2010
The concept of "servant leadership" is a leadership style that supports...
