Brotherhood is a VERB! with Samson J. DeSessa

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Nov 26

The word brotherhood gets tossed around a lot.
In locker rooms. In firehouses. In club houses. In boardrooms. But much of the time, it’s just talk.

Samson DeSessa lives the word.
A career firefighter, EOD technician, Combat Veteran, keynote speaker, and now author of the bold new book Brotherhood is a VERB, Sam calls out what happens when “know your people” comes off as a slogan instead of a standard.
He’s here to remind us that brotherhood—real brotherhood—isn’t about matching shirts or shared hashtags. It’s about sweat, trust, and climbing into the arena yourself.

So if you’re tired of leadership lip service, buckle up.
Because in this episode we’re cutting through the smoke to talk about what happens when leaders turn nouns into action—and why Brotherhood is a VERB.

*Brotherhood is a VERB!* This book is an all-out declaration of war on complacency, ineptitude, and apathy.
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amson “Mufasa” DeSessa draws on more than 34 years of public service to deliver 20 lessons for everyday leaders, each forged on the anvil of trial and error. The need for leadership is not just global, it’s local; it’s here and it’s now. If you’re ready to truly influence the people around you, grab this book. We’ve got work to do!

From the back cover:
“Serving alongside Samson DeSessa at NAS JRB Fort Worth, I witnessed firsthand the grit, courage, and humanity that now leap from every page of Brotherhood is a Verb! With raw transparency, Samson relays the challenges, hardships, and fear that shaped him, not as obstacles to be hidden, but as lessons to be shared. His stories remind us that true leadership is forged in vulnerability, resilience, and relentless commitment to others. This book is not theory—it is lived experience, hard-earned wisdom, and a call to action for anyone who dares to lead with authenticity and heart. I'm a better leader, and a better man, having read it.”
-TD Smyers, CAPT, USN (ret), Eighth Commanding Officer, Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, TX

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Fire Chief, Combat Veteran, Keynote Speaker and author Samson J. DeSessa talks about being available, approachable and relatable with TD as he discusses his new book Brotherhood is a VERB! - Not Just Another Damn Leadership Book.