City of Pewaukee Fire Department Builds Unified Leadership with StrengthsFirst
When leadership development becomes a strategic priority, the right tools can transform an entire organization. That’s exactly what happened at the City of Pewaukee Fire Department, a fully accredited agency in southeastern Wisconsin.
A Leadership Journey That Scales
Seven years ago, Chief Kevin Bierce sought a new leadership track, one that would engage junior leaders and support a long-term succession plan. That search led him to Partner2Learn.
What began as a targeted initiative quickly expanded. Today, the StrengthsFirst approach is embedded across the department, from new recruits to command staff, creating a unified, strengths-driven culture.
Strategic Vision Meets Strengths-Based Teamwork
As a retired military officer, Chief Bierce was initially skeptical. But the results spoke for themselves. StrengthsFirst helped the department move beyond traditional team assignments to build intentional, high-performing partnerships.
“Instead of just saying, ‘Joel, Bob, and Susie, you work together,’ we learned to pair people based on their strengths, visionaries with those who bring traction. The outcome? A more unified, strategic effort that moves the organization forward.”
Investing in People, Building the Future
Partner2Learn’s tools have become essential to the department’s leadership toolbox. The transformation has been so impactful that Chief Bierce now recommends the program to other fire service leaders.
“This is about investing in your people and the future of your organization. It’s not just theory, it works. I never thought I’d say that, but it’s been a marvelous thing for us.”
Your Turn: Equip Your Leaders for Success
Ready to build a strengths-based culture in your department or organization? Partner2Learn can help you:
- Develop junior leaders and succession plans
- Align teams with strategic vision
- Foster collaboration through strengths-based partnerships
- Create a unified, empowered workforce
- Invest in long-term organizational growth
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Contact us today to learn how a StrengthsFirst program can transform your team.