# Live from NEMSMA: From battlefield to boardroom

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Podcast: [EMS One-Stop](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ems-one-stop-5691901)
Published: 2026-03-29T17:42:27+00:00
Episode link: https://emsonestop.podbean.com/e/live-from-nemsma-from-battlefield-to-boardroom/
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Duration seconds: 1448

## Resource

This edition of EMS One-Stop, recorded at the inaugural National EMS Management Association conference in Arlington, Virginia, pairs two complementary conversations about leadership and the future of EMS. In the first half, General Robert Neller brings a military leader’s lens to universal leadership truths: lead yourself first, remember that everyone is watching, stay humble, listen better and understand that decisiveness matters. His message is simple and sharp. People want leaders who will set the example, make the call when it matters, and balance standards with empathy. | MORE: EMS Leadership Institute — AI and the future of EMS In the second half, NEMSMA President Dr. Hezedean Smith reflects on a successful launch for the conference and looks ahead to where EMS leadership must go next. He frames this association as a growing home for mentorship, shared learning and strategic thinking, while also pointing to the disruptive forces already reshaping the profession: Artificial intelligence Redesigned systems Recruitment and retention pressures The possibility of autonomous ambulance operations Taken together, the episode is both a leadership masterclass and a forward look at an EMS profession that cannot afford to stand still. Episode timeline 00:39 – Rob sets the scene from the inaugural NEMSMA conference in Northern Virginia. 00:51 – Rob introduces General Neller as the opening keynote speaker. 01:38 – General Neller explains his leadership “roadmap,” beginning with leading yourself first. 03:38 – Rob and General Neller discuss how leaders are always being watched. 06:04 – Advice for the newly promoted EMS lieutenant: growth takes time, ask for advice, study and learn. 08:11 – General Neller reflects on what he wishes he had known earlier in his career: be a better…

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