EP 51 - Conversation with Emil Dobrovolschi & Octavian Pantis - Leadership lessons from the cockpit, a pilot’s perspective
Release Date: 10/05/2021
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info_outlineDo we really trust our leaders’ decisions? There can sometimes be doubt, and it’s okay because when we ask questions, we sharing leadership and opening up to more creative ideas. In today’s episode of Leadership Live, Emil Dobtovolschi & Octavian Pantis share their stories as described in the book they co-authored, called “Dark Cockpit,” a book that gives us leadership lessons from a pilot’s perspective.
Timestamps:
1:02 Do you always trust the decisions your leader makes?
3:38 Welcome our guests for the episode - Emil & Octavian
4:37 A pilot’s story
8:23 Tension in the cockpit- input vs authority
10:38 Trust - the critical point of leadership
16:10 How to build better projects
18:02 How do you build trust quickly?
21:29 Purpose of the mission
24:10 Leadership gaps that you need to close
26:22 Why the pilot takes a step back and the second takes command
28:10 A sign of power
32:20 Communication is vital- aviation edition
36:05 Do not take things too personally- it’s a part of a protocol
38:11 What does ‘okay’ really mean?
39:35 Set your own rules in business and leadership
41:10 “Dark Cockpit” - what does it mean?
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Book: https://c-suitenetwork.com/bookclub/book-store/captain-emil-dobrovolschi-octavian-pantis/
Website: https://octavianpantis.com/book/
https://www.facebook.com/octavian.pantis
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Emil-Dobrovolschi/e/B0964GBKTK%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
Book’s website: https://darkcockpitbook.com/
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