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4
2021
The Future of Flight is Hands Free
Touchless travel will extend way beyond the pandemic! Touchless travel isn’t a new idea, but it is time to implement…
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25
2021
700 MPH Bourbon and a Start-Up
Want to be an entrepreneur? Then expect some turbulence along the way. As in any business, ups and downs are…
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18
2021
Why Agility is the Most Important Skill
Business evolves quickly and if leaders want to survive they need to adapt along the way. Yesterday’s strategies won’t work…
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11
2021
Airline Safety: A Whole New Word
The airline industry is renowned for its safety, but the pandemic threw a curveball into the mix. How did airlines…
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4
2021
Small Business, We Have Takeoff!
Innovation, working in small, nimble teams, and driving a culture is what helps small companies compete. Perhaps it’s just the…
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28
2021
What Changes in 2021?
What can we expect from the airlines in 2021? How will they change and what will drive their business? In…
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21
2021
5 Predictions for 2021 w/ Brian Foley
Highly acclaimed industry analyst and Forbes contributor, Brian Foley, shares his thoughts for 2021. With the New Year comes a…
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14
2021
How Deep are the Scars?
What is the future of aviation? Will we be bearing the brunt of coronavirus for years to come or will the…
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7
2021
You Reduced Aircraft Weight How Much?
Alpine Advanced Materials innovative HX5 composites are driving weight-saving solutions that took a whopping 2,000 lbs. of weight out of…
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6
2021
Predictions for 2021!
To all my Aerospace friends. Many of the challenges of 2020 are behind us and many remain. Like a CAT…
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23
2020
Mandatory Reading
LCOL Christopher “Otis” Raible was the Commanding Officer of Marine Attack Squadron 211, until he was killed in Afghanistan on…
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17
2020
The Lingering Effects of Airline Bailouts
Despite receiving billions in government bailouts, the world’s airlines are struggling and will continue to do so. Bank bailouts and…
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10
2020
Healthcare – Up In the Air
Travis Roderick, President of Air Ambulance Worldwide, made the difficult transition from running hospitals to running an aviation business. The…
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19
2020
AI: Sci-Fi Threat or a Vital Tool for the Future?
In the mid-1990’s nobody could have predicted how far and how fast the internet would develop and the past 30…
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19
2020
7 SIMPLE THINGS YOU CAN LEARN FROM PATRICK MAHOMES
I’m a Texas Tech guy. And, because I’m a Texas Tech guy I’m now a pseudo Kansas City Chiefs fan…
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12
2020
The Greatest Threat our Nation is Facing
Cyber technology is an integral part of our lives, and with so many new advancements, keeping up has become non-negotiable….
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5
2020
Transitioning With Purpose
A big lesson we learn is how quickly change can be forced on us. The people who successfully adapt don’t…
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29
2020
Maintaining a Positive Mindset in Chaotic Times
2020 has been a wild ride. Between the pandemic and the subsequent economic fallout, it’s easy to view everything through…
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22
2020
Why COVID-19 Can Be a Boon for US Manufacturers
Leading a small business in the current business climate comes with many challenges, but there’s still a lot of opportunity…
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15
2020
COVID Hit… and Increased Business by 25%
2020 has been anything but the norm for businesses, entrepreneurs, employees, and customers. Every business has been hit with new…
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1
2020
Rebuilding After the Storm
COVID-19 dealt a devastating blow to the airline and aircraft leasing industries, but the cracks were already there pre-pandemic. The…
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24
2020
What Do THEY Want?
Hiring the right people is never easy. If we’re seeing talent and potential in someone, odds are our competitors see…
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20
2020
Standing Out in a Virtual World
In a completely online world, the difference between Harvard and the University of Phoenix becomes very small. How does one…
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6
2020
Small Aviation Business, Big Success
Starting a small business is daunting. Many people with massive potential don’t take advantage of the opportunities out of fear,…
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30
2020
Beyond the Short Term Crisis
As air travel starts to reopen across the world, the airlines are trying to bounce back. But there is more…
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23
2020
How Aviation Can Innovate Its Way Out of Difficult Times
No one could have predicted everything that’s happened in 2020, or what the rest of the year holds. Uncertain times…
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14
2020
Failure Doesn’t Exist! How to Always Win
We live in a society that teaches that there’s only two paths, win or lose. But the path to success…
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26
2020
How to Lead in a World of Constant Change
The world we once knew no longer exists, but that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. We can now…
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18
2020
Force Majeure! The Evolving Legal Landscape in Times of Turmoil
It may be an act of God, but is force majeure a realistic path to go down? Mark Ditto, Vedder…
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11
2020
Weathering the Storm
Airlines and Dinosaurs… Fighting off extinction! How does the industry rebuild? With so much uncertainty, it will be difficult to plan a…
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4
2020
Opportunity’s Knocking, How Will You Respond?
COVID brought CHAOS! It will also bring out two groups of people – those who will use it as a…
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2
2020
Chosen by Forbes as One of America’s Best Recruiting Firms
https://www.forbes.com/companies/northstar-group/?list=best-executive-recruiting-firms/#60ce27076ba1
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28
2020
It’s Grit that Gets Us Through Tough Times
What makes a Navy SEAL a Navy Seal? Why did 25% of my Officer Candidate School classmates quit training in…
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24
2020
Memorial Day
Monday is Memorial Day. In my usual routine, I’ll be up at 5:45 with my faithful Lab-Shepard, mix “Cooper,” brew…
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21
2020
Ways Artificial Intelligence Will Help Rebuild Aviation
In the wake of COVID-19 it is time to look forward and use the pandemic as an opportunity to improve….
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15
2020
The Master of My Space
Thank you Joe Mullings for having me on your podcast! Great conversation about BizJets, Aviation, Executive Recruiting and being an…
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14
2020
3 Things Aviation Leaders Should Be Doing Now
What should leaders be doing NOW to ensure the future of aviation? Competing or Cooperating? On this episode, transformational CEO…
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7
2020
How to Lead During Chaos
Leaders must find ways to push their teams through change and chaos to deliver outstanding results, but how do you…
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30
2020
How Artificial Intelligence Will Affect Aviation
Neil Sohata, author of Own the AI Revolution, discusses this controversial topic and how it will affect Aviation. Will AI…
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23
2020
How StandardAero is Driving the BizAv Aftermarket – Marc Drobny
Ageing aircraft and engines can present unique challenges for aircraft owners, but massive opportunities for those who can support them…
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16
2020
A New Age in Urban Mobility – with Peter Schmidt and Mark Ozenick
Urban Air Mobility is the hot topic in aviation. But what will it entail? On this episode, Peter Schmidt, Co-Founder…
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9
2020
Leading Companies Through Crisis – Hooman Yazhari
Hooman Yazhari is Vice Chairman at Bristow Group and a BOD member with Voyager Aviation as well. During his relatively…
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2
2020
Aviation: From 2020 to Beyond
What is the next frontier in air travel? How can we make long-haul flights more bearable for passengers and what…
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2
2020
Business Aviation: From 2020 to Beyond – 30 Minutes with Richard Emery
What is the next frontier in air travel? How can we make long-haul flights more bearable for passengers and what…
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29
2020
The Non-Functioning Jetliner Market
I received Richard Aboulafia’s newsletter last week. This is a terrific read! March 2020 Dear Fellow Former Airport Frequenters, The…
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23
2020
How COVID-19 is Impacting Aerospace
The COVID-19 epidemic is a bit like a hurricane. Let’s get through it together. Takeaways + Tactics Hurricanes are scary, but…
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12
2020
How to Move Business Aviation Forward in 2020 – 30 Minutes with Brian Foley
A deep look into industry trends will help anticipate that which is yet to come. Brian Foley, Forbes contributor and founder…
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11
2020
This is CRAZY!
CNBC headlines today: “Stocks on another wild ride for fear fiscal stimulus not enough to overcome Coronavirus. Oil down to…
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5
2020
Business Aircraft Sales in 2020 – Don Dwyer
The business aviation space saw a slight decrease in transactions in the past year, but there are still ample opportunities…
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27
2020
Serving the New Generation of FBO clients
The new challenge in Business Aviation is catering to a new generation of aircraft owners and flyers. On this episode,…
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26
2020
Pilots and the Modern Flight Department
Attracting the right people in your company is vital for success. But what happens when you can’t offer as much…
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21
2020
It’s WAY More Than IP
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-02-18/trump-says-china-should-be-allowed-to-buy-u-s-jet-engines The untold story with this has nothing to do with engines or IP protection but the fact that COMAC…
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20
2020
Resolutions: What Happens When You Stick to Them?
It’s the end of New Year Resolution Season. How are yours coming along? On this episode, we talk about eliminating resolutions…
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13
2020
Everything Has A Shelf Life – Make Yours Unlimited
The abrupt dismissal of Boeing CEO, Dennis Muilenburg, proves that all jobs have a shelf life. How can we extend…
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9
2020
What If I Just Keep Going?
This was a paragraph out of a Wall Street Journal article that has stuck in my head. In 2018 Colin…
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7
2020
What About Warren?
By now we all saw the news that #Textron was (is) in talks with #Bombardier to buy Bombardier’s business aircraft…
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6
2020
Treat Your Business Like a Bicycle
Creating a better team, with a clear vision, is like riding a bike. It’s a simple matter of ensuring everyone…
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3
2020
Just Raw Talent? Not Even Close!
The Super Bowl is won and the talking heads on ESPN will focus on his speed, arm and athleticism. But…
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3
2020
30
2020
Remaining Calm During Difficult Conversations – Derek Gaunt
Negotiations can be uncomfortable, difficult and even contentious. Former Hostage Negotiator Derek Gaunt, author of “Ego, Authority, Failure”, teaches business…
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30
2020
I Can’t Do That!
A co-worker and I partnered on a deal with a high profile customer, several years ago. The customer, very used…
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28
2020
Good People Leave, And It’s OK!
Let’s cut to the chase. GOOD PEOPLE LEAVE GOOD JOBS AND GOOD BOSSES ALL THE TIME. And IT’S OKAY! There…
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24
2020
Rumors of the Demise…
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/bombardier-and-thyssenkrupp-a-tale-of-two-industrial-calamities/2020/01/22/2fc80394-3cf2-11ea-afe2-090eb37b60b1_story.html Ooofff! So much to say here, but we’ll just cut to the chase… Bombardier makes a fantastic airplane. The…
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23
2020
Peak Performance & Resilience, Getting to the Top! – David Butler
Peak performance is what gets us to the next level, but it doesn’t come easy. What do peak performers have…
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16
2020
Inaction is Expensive Too!
The WSJ just ran an editorial highlighting the cost of the new trade deal with China – highlighting its high…
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16
2020
Effectively Transitioning to a Leadership Role
Transitioning to a leadership role can be overwhelming. Are you mentally prepared for the task? President of Ordinary Hero Coaching…
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10
2020
How Business can Benefit from Military Aviation Training
Military tactics can easily transition to business and help build strong teams. Accomplished author, businessman and USAF pilot talks about…
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2
2020
Never Stop Having Conversations
The end of the 20th century brought the end of job security. It’s now evident… Your job or your best…
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31
2019
A New Year to be Thankful
Two weeks ago, I traded in my beloved F-150 for something new which, like most new vehicles, cost more money…
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27
2019
Changing Your Career Path
Many find themselves unhappy in their career paths and get lost when switching directions. Accomplished author and career coach, Michael…
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19
2019
12
2019
A Rapidly Changing Aviation Industry – Richard Aboulafia
Aircraft Deliveries, Declining Lease Rates, Airbus, MAX, Safety and more! Richard Aboulafia, one of the world’s premier aviation experts, offers his…
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5
2019
10 Things Greta Will Do to Business Aviation
Muddy the waters Stir an unfavorable attitude towards business aircraft Muddy the waters some more Stir more unfavorable attitudes which…
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5
2019
Taking Aerospace Start-Ups to the Next Level
How OEMs and Start-Up companies partner to develop new, cutting edge technology
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27
2019
Why I’m Bullish on Generation “Next”
Drake Massa will be someone’s rising star. At 12 years old he set a goal to make $100,000, and he…
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21
2019
The Future of Business Aviation with Rollie Vincent
Business Aviation will see monumental opportunities and face monumental challenges. Acclaimed industry expert Rolland “Rollie” Vincent candidly shares what it…
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17
2019
The VP of ME
A Sales VP called me for advice. His company is restructuring. “Craig, I’m a company guy and I’ll do what’s best…
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14
2019
Highs and Lows of Commercial Aviation Economics – Dr. Adam Pilarski
What goes up usually comes down and cycles are called “cycles” for a reason! Dr Adam Pilarski, Senior Vice President of…
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11
2019
1
2019
Thank You For the Shoes
My first job after the Navy was given to me because a billionaire invested into nearly bankrupt Gulfstream Aircraft. I’m…
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31
2019
High Performers and Extreme Ownership
High Performers take 100% responsibility over that which is theirs
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29
2019
Culture Will Make Or Break Your Company
It’s vital we start thinking about the company culture – NEVER underestimate its importance. In this 15 minute episode we…
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8
2019
China, Engineers and Innovation! Oh, My!
One of the most captivating interviews I’ve ever done! Tyler Rogoway, Editor for “The War Zone” (www.thewarzone.com) is THE expert…
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7
2019
I’m Not Bullish (Yet) on Urban Air Vehicles
I love the concept of Urban Mobility. For aerospace and aviation, I think the Urban Air Vehicle (UAA) is the…
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26
2019
Values, Culture and Teamwork! Building a Great Business
He’s much more than just the “Black Hawk Down Guy”… Mike Durant is also an accomplished entrepreneur, CEO, and business…
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19
2019
EQ is Smarter than IQ
Most organizations screen leaders based on their Brainiac intelligence (IQ). What they ignore is the emotional ability to connect, the…
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16
2019
Falling Up
Six weeks ago Kliff Kingsbury was unceremoniously fired as Texas Tech’s football coach. Last night he was hired by the…
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13
2019
A Different Kind of Leadership
Matt Johnson and I chat about the new type of leaders that will grow industry and the style that works…
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11
2019
10 Battlefield Rules for Business Executives
A good friend just left the company he had been with for many years. His previous employer has good products…
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9
2019
A Tale of Two P&L’s
My 14-year-old daughter and I were overlooking the river in Savannah, Georgia watching a massive 1,000 foot long, 85,000 ton…
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7
2019
Leader vs. Manager in a 2 Minute Read
I think my brother is a great leader. Much better than me… For years his career was focused on leading newsrooms…
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4
2019
Thank You, I LOVE …PLEASE Keep Doing It
Thank You, I LOVE YOU… PLEASE Keep Doing IT I just got off the phone with a lifelong friend who…
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4
2019
Becoming Indispensable
It was great speaking with Steve Gordon, Founder of the Unstoppable CEO hashtag#unstoppableceo! A few points he highlights to take…
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20
2019
Tornado Bosses and the Dangers of Disruptive Leadership
If you think you’re a maverick leader it’s probably time to put on the brakes … your shelf-life may be…
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12
2019
1
2019
Here Is What Matters
I watched 15 minutes of the Democratic debates last night. I laughed. Ten people on stage beating the snot out…
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31
2019
They Really Don’t Matter
A friend was bitching to me the other day. “THEY put me in a box… THEY kinda screwed me over…”…
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30
2019
The Electronic Sucker
Yep! You’re being tracked, and you’ve known it for years. Somewhere, somehow, someone is watching every time you use your: Mobile phone…
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26
2019
Appreciate Yourself
Seven or eight years ago Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, despite being a superstar, lost his position as Texas Tech’s…
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25
2019
Tornado Boss
There was a recent WSJ article titled “How to Handle the Chaos of a ‘Tornado Boss’,” – He who thinks…
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19
2019
It Doesn’t Get Better with Age!
Twenty years ago, I was having cocktails with a well known Wall St. exec who was also a Heisman Trophy…
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9
2019
The Need For an Activist
Yesterday the Navy’s nominee for Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Bill Moran, “decided” to retire. He did not want to…
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27
2019
10
2019
7
2019
THEY REALLY DON’T MATTER
A friend was bitching to me the other day. “THEY put me in a box… THEY kinda screwed me over…”…
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5
2019
Move Forward or Die…
The favorite saying of Bed Bath and Beyond leadership… ”We’re not in a rush to make mistakes.” Back in the…
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4
2019
14
2019
Where Did They Come From?
Are you looking over your shoulder? Maybe you should be. Tiger Woods and Texas Tech basketball are recent proof that the…
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14
2018
The Future of Business Aviation w/Scott Ashton
The future of business aviation is changing as companies recognize the benefits of using corporate shuttles and private jets. What…
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5
2018
Don’t Change the Players, Change the Behaviors w/David Marquet
David Marquet show how Intent Based leadership turns compliant followers into engaged leaders— fueling performance and driving results. Leadership isn’t…
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4
2018
JSSI’s Neil Book is Running an Innovative Technology Company that Benefits Aircraft Operators
The OEM and third-party maintenance worlds are incredibly competitive. How can a company provide value that cuts through the competition?…
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18
2018
How Data Sharing Will Dramatically Change the Aviation Industry w/Eldon Thomas
The aviation industry is ripe for excess and unnecessary spending. How has this affected the balance of power? How will…
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18
2018
Leadership, Attracting Experts, and High Employee Engagement w/Krister Ungerboeck
Good leaders teach others how to become leaders themselves. As we grow our team, why is it important to stop…
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14
2018
The Severance Agreement
An executive I spoke with recently lost his job. As part of the exit process he was given a good-bye…
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5
2018
Can Older Jets Threaten BizAv?
In the late 1990’s / early 2000’s Northwest Airlines created an entire strategy based on old, heavily used, pre-owned jets…
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1
2018
Don’t Judge A Company by Its Size
I was in the gym again this morning with headphones turned up. Black Keys, Royal Blood, White Stripes and Twenty-One Pilots all on the…
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25
2018
Why Tech Won’Takt e ALL Our Jobs – The Economics
I’ve been reading a lot of pundit posts about how technology will someday take all our jobs. I think they’re…
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8
2018
Pack Your Trash, and GO!
Over the weekend Oklahoma beat Oklahoma State and the talk for NCAA football fans is who Oklahoma will play in…
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15
2018
I Met a Leader Last Weekend
What does a business leader look like? It looks like Scott. Last week I went to a peer conference, with…
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5
2018
An Open Letter to the Younger Crowd
Dear Mr. & Ms. Millenial: You came and you went, after just a few short months. You left because you…
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26
2018
Fearing Failure Does Not Lead to Success
I had to take one of those funky personality tests recently. One of the traits it highlighted about me is…
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22
2018
The Path to Success? – EARN IT!
I’m a fitness junkie and my work-out starts promptly at 7AM Monday thru Friday. One day last week I was…
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11
2018
How to Stay on Top of the Aerospace Industry as a Sales Executive w/Brant Dahlfors
There is no end to what you can learn about the airplanes you sell, the sales processes, and how to…
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9
2018
Newspaper or Sales Commission … the Dilemma
A few years ago I was VP of Sales for a premier and exclusive resort community development in West Virginia. …
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4
2018
The Democratization of Business Aviation w/Alasdair Whyte
With the growth of global business, airlines are struggling to keep up with the demand of travelers. What does this…
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3
2018
How Jeff Barger Used Leadership Essentials to Turn Around a Business & Get Union Buy-In
A winning company is rooted in strong culture and good leadership. When this is lacking, what are the questions you…
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3
2018
How Aerospace Executives Succeed at the Highest Levels w/Bill Koch, Certified Executive Coach & Chairman of Hawthorne Aviation
What does it take to be an executive at the highest level? Should you focus on developing your strengths to…
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3
2018
Introducing the Aerospace Executive Podcast
The Aerospace Executive Podcast features in-depth conversations with executives, leaders, influencers and journalists in this dynamic, high-stakes industry. Hosted by…
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2
2018
Master the Basics First
There has been a lot of noise about the future of education and what it will take for the next…
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