By: Michael Beas – Atlas Elite Publishing
In January 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 became linked to the Miracle on the Hudson. It became a sign of how strong people can be and how leaders can lead through tough times. As the last person to get off the plane, our visitor today saw firsthand how strong bravery can be when everyone works together and doesn’t give up. A lot of people may not know this, but the whole right side of the plane was being run by untrained passengers at those crucial times. This shows a strong lesson about leadership: you don’t need to know everything to be able to lead others; all you need is a good attitude. It has been our guest’s life’s work to inspire people all over the world by showing them how to learn from disaster since that terrible day. Join us as we look at the ideas of leadership, persistence, and the unwavering pursuit of purpose as we delve into the deep lessons that they learned from their scary experience.
Q: Can you share with us the story of your experience on US Airways Flight 1549, and how it has shaped your life and career since then?
A: One thing most people do not know is that the right side of the plane was totally managed by passengers with zero training. all the crew went out to the left side of the plane. The lesson is that you don’t need to know everything but if you can lead yourself first (your mindset) you can lead others.
Q: As the last passenger off the plane during the Miracle on the Hudson, what were the most important lessons you learned from that experience?
A: If you do the right thing most of the time it will result in a positive outcome. Check your ego at the door and remember it’s not about you.
Q: How did you find the strength and resilience to overcome such a harrowing ordeal, and how has it influenced your approach to adversity in general?
A: I employed something I learned from my time being the head of security for Tony Robbins, manage your state and get it out of your mind and body consistently so it doesn’t stack up with all the other things that happen. many people don’t do that, and they stack it so deep, they go into a depressed state.
Q: What inspired you to become a leadership speaker and share your story with audiences around the world?
A: When I spoke for the Red Cross Tiffany Circle in Washington DC and I had the opportunity to meet Justice Anthony Kennedy, he asked me for a 3-minute version of what happened that fateful day. I realized after that short interaction that if a Supreme Court justice is interested in learning about what happened and how I handled it, how many others need to hear about how to lead yourself first, face your fears, and create opportunity out of whatever uncertainty you may face.
Q:Could you discuss some of the key leadership lessons you impart to your audiences during your speaking engagements?
Your habits determine your flow of thoughts- whatever your habits are what you will focus on.
Casualness leads to Casualties- you cannot be casual with your relationships, money, body etc. because if you do, it may lead to a casualty in that area.
People of Value value People- if you are a person of value you value all your relationships.
The Main Thing is to keep the Main Thing, the Main Thing- focus on the mission and don’t go off on tangents.
Leaders are expected to mentor someone- if you are a leader, don’t let what you have learned and practice die with you.
5+15 is better than 15+5- leaders will tell you the mission and give you time to develop a game plan and ask questions, managers will tell you the mission, how to do the mission, when to do the mission, and then give you a few minutes to ask questions.
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Published by: Khy Talara
