Never Fly Solo: Lead with Courage, Build Trusting Partnerships, and Reach New Heights in Business

by Waldman, Robert Waldo

• ISBN13: 9780071637060
• ISBN10: 0071637060
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-11-20
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Summary

TheNew York TimesandWall Street Journalbestselling book on building powerful, effective teams!"An amazing book that bucks the old paradigm that maverick leaders and self-madeentrepreneurs set the bar. It will forever change the way you look at leadership." Marshall Goldsmith, author ofThe Wall Street Journal#1 business bestsellerWhat Got You Here Won't Get You There"InNever Fly Solo, Rob 'Waldo' Waldman shares potent, personal leadership lessonson what it takes to access the power of your wingmen. If you want a former fi ghter pilot with 65combat missions as your wingman and if business success is your target, take flight withWaldo's book and earn your wings. You'll never fly solo again." Jeffrey Gitomer, bestselling author ofThe Little Red Book of Selling"If you are serious about building trusting relationships and launching your business and lifeto new heights, then invest in yourself and buy this book." Keith Ferrazzi, author of theNew York Times#1 bestsellerWho's Got Your Back"Authentic and inspirational,Never Fly Solois a winning formula for successfulleadership that everyone in business should read." Howard Putnam, former CEO of Southwest Airlines and author ofThe Winds of Turbulence"Waldo does a superb job of applying to the business world the lessons he learned in hismilitary career. His excellent use of vignettes shows how standards and values areapplicable to leading an honorable life." General Ron Fogleman, U.S. Air Force Retired, former Chief of Staff, USAF"Waldo the Wingman knows the value of relationships and how to build realpartnerships that benefit everyone involved." Mark Sanborn, speaker and bestselling author ofThe Fred FactorandYou Don't Need a Title to Be a LeaderRob "Waldo" Waldmanunderstands one thing better than most businesspeople:You can't reach your highest potential alone.You need wingmentrusted partnerswho canhelp you overcome obstacles, adapt to change, andprepare for success. A decorated former combatF-16 fighter pilot and now a successful entrepreneur,Waldman lives his life by this rule.Whether you're a senior executive, mid-level manager,or new hire fresh out of college, your success dependson the mutual support of trusted associates. InNeverFly Solo, Waldo helps you maximize your relationshipsto reach your greatest potential. You'll learn how to: Commit to the core wingman values ofintegrity, accountability, service, and excellence Transform your relationships with colleaguesinto interdependent partnerships for success Take courageous action and ask for helpwhen adversity strikes Communicate effectively in high-stresssituations Connect with your coworkers and customerson a deeper levelThrough compelling, real-world stories, Waldo relateshow his Air Force wingmen helped him overcomechallenges and become successful by teaching himlessons that work in an offi ce as well as in a cockpit.Like the world of aerial combat, today's high-stakesbusiness world operates faster than the speed ofsound. Teamwork and trust are critical for thwartingthe missiles of fear, change, and risk that too oftensend even the most seasoned professional into adownward spiral.You can't dodge these missiles alone.Never Fly Solois your flight plan for taking positive action that leadsto greater success.Find out more at www.neverflysolo.com.The author will donate a portion of the book's proceeds to veterans

Author Biography

Lt. Col Rob “Waldo” Waldman, a formerU.S. Air Force fighter pilot, is a leadership consultant whoseFortune 1000 clients include Hewlett-Packard, AFLAC, Bankof America, AT&T, Nokia. He has been featured on Fox News,BusinessWeek online, NPR, Selling Power magazine, and otherpublications and media outlets.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. xi
Introduction	p. xv
Push It Up!: Attitude Plus Action Determines Altitude	p. 1
Chair Flying: The More You Sweat in Peace, the Less You Bleed in Battle	p. 11
Check Six: Wingmen: They Have Your Back, and You Have Theirs	p. 25
Over-G: Integrity First: A Wingman's #1 Core Value	p. 39
Lift Versus Drag: Find What Gives You Lift, and Jettison the Rest	p. 51
Break Right!: Give Mission-Critical Feedback When the Missiles Are Launched	p. 65
Lose Sight, Lose Fight: Wingmen Keep You Focused and on Course	p. 77
Situational Awareness: Effective Communication Builds Trust	p. 89
Abort! Abort!: The Courage to Quit	p. 105
Walk the Flight Line: Connecting with Your Wingmen	p. 117
New Day, New Jet: Fail with Honor, and Bounce Back from Adversity	p. 131
Service Before Self: Lend a Wing to Help Others Fly	p. 143
Release Brakes!: Conquer the Fear Barrier That Holds You Back	p. 153
Wingman Glossary of Terms	p. 165
Index	p. 169
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