#17 - The Power of Leadership

Uncovering The Aviation Mindset Podcast

"The Power of Leadership"

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Uncovering The Aviation Mindset - Episode 17 With Matty Wohlers

Today, I launch with my good mate Matty on a journey discussing the

importance of self-awareness, mindfulness, and confidence in leadership.

Matty was my captain on a 2-month Boeing 767 detachment to Indonesia,

flying pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj celebrations.

It was the most wonderful experience, in and out of the flight deck. I put Matty

down as one of the people I have learnt a lot about in terms of leadership and

creating an environment that allows people to discover the best in themselves.

On one occasion, departing Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, we were radioed and

informed that an aircraft had crashed on the side of the runway at our

destination, Ujung Pandang in Indonesia. We had to decide whether to

complete the landing there or choose another destination and decided to

continue.

It was a strange scene as we approached the airfield to see the stricken aircraft

as a clear reminder of what happens when things go wrong. That picture is a

good metaphor for life: if we choose to embrace our mistakes and those of

others with a creative mindset, the harsh lessons are invaluable. They give us a

much greater chance of launching again off the runway of possibility with an

even better chance of completing a safe, efficient and enjoyable journey.

Apart from sharing our experiences in aviation, Matty talks about his love of

freediving to highlight the value of admitting mistakes, embracing limitations,

and working as a team.

We emphasise the need to break free from societal conditioning and selfconsciousness to reach our full potential. The conversation also touches on the value of role models, the impact of fear of judgment, and the importance of resilience.

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Key Takeaways

✈ Self-awareness and mindfulness are key to developing confidence and

effective leadership.

✈ Admitting mistakes and embracing limitations are essential for personal

growth and learning.

✈ Working as a team and utilising all available resources leads to better

outcomes.

✈ Societal conditioning and fear of judgment can hinder personal and

professional development.

✈ Resilience and the ability to overcome challenges are crucial in highpressure

environments.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:41 Leadership and Utilising Resources

07:24 The Importance of Trust and Openness

11:38 Inner Work and Self-Discovery

23:34 Breaking Free from Societal Conditioning

26:19 Resilience and Overcoming Challenges

31:00 The Role of Teamwork and Collaboration

35:09 Embracing Mistakes and Limitations

38:07 Unleashing Potential and Imagining Beyond Limits

I hope you enjoy the podcast. I’d love to hear your comments and reviews, so

please leave them in the comments box.

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Keywords

leadership, self-awareness, mindfulness, confidence, aviation, freediving,

admitting mistakes, limitations, teamwork, societal conditioning, fear of

judgment, resilience

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