High-Trust Leadership & Teamwork
Captain George Dom, USN (Ret)
FLIGHT LEADER A. An Air Force F-15 pilot once told me about a preflight briefing between a cocky, seasoned flight leader and a young, new wingman. The flight leader began by asking, “Why are you here?” The rookie wingman responded a bit nervously, “Well, I’ve always loved aircraft and the idea of serving my country…”
Every December before commencing pre-season Winter Training, the Blue Angels have an all-hands meeting. Its purpose is to get everyone on the same page by clearly defining the team’s values and its mission. It is a time of reflection and story-telling as the new members of the team begin their assimilation and the returning members
Late November I received a holiday card from a good friend. He sends them before every holiday. Actually, he doesn’t send them, a holiday-card email service sends them to everyone on his mailing list. He is a great guy and I’m sure his intention is to send a greeting to all his friends on each holiday
Thanks to Jeff Haden, below are ten things you can say to help build CONNECTION so the other person — your boss, your teenager, your spouse, your direct report — feels understood. When they feel understood, the window of TRUST begins to open. 1. “Here’s what I’m thinking.” You’re in charge, but that doesn’t mean
When my younger daughter is off to college I think we’re going to open a bar. Why? Because my wife could be the world’s greatest bartender. Not because she knows how to mix drinks — she doesn’t — but that’s easily learn-able. Her skill is rare and valuable. People readily open up to her with their