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286: From Loading Planes to Leading Them—Stephanie Chung’s Turbulent Climb to the Top


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What does it take to build a leadership legacy that lasts? Stephanie Chung knows. 

As the first African American president of a private jet company—and now a sought-after speaker, author and board member—she’s lived the kind of career most only dream about. 

In this episode, she shares the pivotal moments, tough lessons, and mindset shifts that helped her rise, lead with purpose, and leave a mark that matters.

Here’s what you’ll hear:

1.) The time she TRIED to say "no thank you" to a big-girl job and what transpired  

2.)  The two powerful lessons she learned from her father and stories of how she put those into action

3.) How those annoying "bombs" that executives throw your way can be formative and helpful

4.) The unique way she handled her boss when someone on her team made a mistake and he was "hunting" for them

5.) What ALLY leadership stands for and practical ways to use it to be a legacy leader

Ally Leadership: How to Lead People Who Are Not Like You

Website: https://stephaniechung.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/TheStephanieChung/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheStephanieChung/

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  • DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.

    Tweetable Comments

  •  ”Becoming an ally is a head and heart issue.”

  •  ”It's okay to actually know what that is for you.”

  •  ”You don't just want to be a leader when times are good and everything's rainbow and unicorns, you are the leader when times are good, bad, or indifferent.”

  •  ”You have a brand. Now it's really important that you determine what that brand represents.”

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