2026 Signal Awards Finalist • Vote for Listener’s Choice by October 15 →
Sept. 29, 2026

The Fire Chief Named a 2026 Signal Awards Finalist

“How Do You Build Relationships?” has been named a finalist in the 5th Annual Signal Awards in the Individual Episodes — Genre — Thought Leadership category.

In this episode of The Fire Chief, Dr. Lee Scheinbart speaks with retired U.S. Navy submarine commander Robert “Navy Bob” Roncska about trust, developing people, and the relationships that make leadership effective.

We’re honored to have this conversation recognized by the Signal Awards Judging Academy. Thank you to Bob for sharing his experience—and to every listener who makes these conversations part of their leadership journey.

Help us win Listener’s Choice

As a finalist, the episode is also eligible for the separate 2026 Signal Listener’s Choice Award. Voting is open through October 15, 2026.

Vote for The Fire Chief →

On the Thought Leadership ballot, choose “How Do You Build Relationships?” by The Fire Chief. The voting platform will prompt you to sign in or sign up.

Hear the conversation

Listen to “How Do You Build Relationships?” with Robert Roncska →

The Signal Awards will announce Bronze, Silver, and Gold results on October 20, 2026. We’ll share the result here when it is announced.