Capt. Sully Sullenberger

When I worked as a pilot the number one skill I wanted for my flight crew was communication. We needed to know how to communicate well with one another in order to avoid ambiguity and complacency.
 
For leaders, communication is key in gaining respect and trust from employees and often many leaders will say they see communication as the most important aspect of leadership. However, not many know how to do it properly.
 
Take these steps to turn one way communication into a two way conversation:
 
1. Adapt your communication style for each person you work with.
2. Ask open-ended questions and give specific, clear answers. 
3. Be an active listener and be open to feedback and criticism.
4. Have empathy. At the end of the day leaders want the best for their teams and sometimes an open ear is the best way to build a positive relationship.   
 
#teamwork #leadership #communication #skills #management

In aviation, almost every procedure, rule or regulation comes from an accident or incident that was meticulously studied to ensure it never happens again. Crises happen, but it’s about how you choose to learn from them that makes all the difference.

As a fighter pilot, it was after the flight in the debriefing room where the learning took place. In brutally honest exchanges, we would talk about what worked, what didn’t, why, and what we would do differently next time.

#leadership #team #crisis #crisispreparation #aviation

Today is the 8th anniversary of the remarkable events of #Flight1549. As on many other days, but especially on this day, I reflect on the way so many people came together to create the best possible outcome on the Hudson River. I continue to be inspired by the true team effort shown by the crew, passengers, air traffic controllers, rescuers, and first responders.

Photo: Steven Day/AP

It was on Monday, June 23, 1969 that my classmates and I entered the United States Air Force Academy to become the Class of ’73.

There were 1406 of us who, if we were successful, would graduate four years later. 844 of us did. To all my classmates, I send my warmest greetings. And to the Class of 2023, for whom we are the legacy class, I wish you every success at the Academy and beyond.

#YourAcademy #USAirForce #SemperSupra

On my way to my next speaking event and flew right by Columbus AFB, MS where I spent a year in UPT, flying the T-37 Tweet and then the T-38 Talon, and earned my USAF silver pilot wings 50 years ago! Unmistakable, unique runway layout, like a fingerprint for airports. This photo from my usual window seat while at 37,000’ with good visibility. I remember those days well, especially the jet aerobatics. Nothing like the roll rate of the T-38! I became part of the wild blue yonder. #CaptSully

#TimeFlies This is the moment I received the Outstanding Cadet in Airmanship Award (and an engraved Rolex watch) from a WWII fighter pilot at my USAFA graduation. #USAFAGrad #AviationAward #CaptSully

The safety of our passengers is being threatened by airline industry lobbyists and a few members of Congress.

If we allow them to cut and cheapen pilot training, pilots will be unable to solve every emergency and keep passengers and crews safe.

The lie being told is that quality over quantity is what matters when it comes to pilot training, but that's not true and not what is happening, and in reality, we can and we must have both.

To see my full thoughts on this critical matter, read my op-ed in the Chicago Tribune: https://lnkd.in/gpUMx4Te
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#aviation #airlines #airlinetravel #travel #flying #airlinesafety #pilotsafety #pilotraining
#aviation #aviationsafety #passengersafety #safety

As a pilot and as a passenger, I have never tired of seeing the beauty of the earth day or night. Let’s be good custodians who respect and celebrate our only home so future generations can. Happy Earth Day!

#EarthDay #EarthDay2023

Our reputations, both personal and professional, are built one interaction, one person, one day at a time.

In every encounter with another person, there is inherently an opportunity, for good, for ill, or for indifference. We just have to choose which it’s going to be.

#Reputation #Respect #Leadership

More airlines are enforcing mask-wearing on flights, and it’s the right call. With the exception of children under the age of 2 and those with certain medical conditions, this should be required of all travelers. https://bit.ly/2Ntwq52 via The Hill