Aviation and business leadership share more in common than most realise. Imagine stepping into the cockpit of a brand-new Boeing 787 — surrounded by cutting-edge digital screens and a world where precision, preparation, and accountability rule the skies.
Behind every smooth flight lies a hidden system of rigorous planning, disciplined communication, crystal-clear accountability, constant course-checking, and meaningful metrics — the same principles needed to unlock excellence in any organisation.
From meticulous pre-flight meetings to sterile conversations below 10,000 feet, the cockpit offers a masterclass in high-stakes leadership and operational mastery.
Today’s journey explores the lessons modern aviation can teach about setting strategy, managing risk, staying aligned, and leading teams through turbulence.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Daniel Pink’s TED Talk, ‘The Puzzle of Motivation’
https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_pink_the_puzzle_of_motivation
Donna McGeorge’s ‘The 25 Minute Meeting’
https://donnamcgeorge.com/books/the-25-minute-meeting
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