Stories with Substance
Vivid tales from the flight deck and beyond. Your weekly dose of difficult decisions, leadership lessons, and timely takeaways.
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My guest post on Cranky Flier about what it’s like to fly—and not fly—during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Originally published May 26, 2020
Clipped Wings
With my “displacement” from captain looming, I need to make an important choice.
Originally published May 19, 2020
To Airbus Or Not To Bus
The Truth About Trust
Why is it we are so good at trusting some things yet so bad at trust others?
Originally published May 12, 2020
How Mary Poppins connects the success of an industry-changing airline accident with the current disruption brought about by the Coronavirus.
Originally published May 5, 2020
Turning Turtle
Q&A with korry
“I’m a new flight student who dreams of becoming an airline pilot. Given COVID-19’s devastating effect on the airline industry, should I even bother?”
Originally published April 28, 2020
The Planeless Sky
A quiet night by the fire pit creates unanswerable questions about what’s to come in a post-Coronavirus world as well as declarations designed to capitalize on its opportunities.
Originally published April 21, 2020
From Paused to Present
Four simple words create a momentous challenge in the flight simulator for how to turn one failure into a future success.
Originally published on April 14, 2020
Everest
A small hill becomes Mt. Everest and the source of inspiration to begin a new journey.
Originally published on April 7, 2020