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Barry Chats to Red Arrows Synchro Pair Pilot Steve Johnson About Leadership and Performance Teams

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Summary

In this episode of the Just Great People podcast, Barry Eustance interviews Steve Johnson, a former Red Arrow and current Head of Training at Ultimate High.

They discuss the dynamics of high-performance teams, the importance of character, mutual trust, and the ability to give and receive constructive criticism.

Steve shares insights from his aviation career, emphasising how these principles apply not only in aviation but across various sectors.

The conversation highlights the significance of leadership qualities such as integrity, resilience, and the ability to foster teamwork.

 

Takeaways

  • Mutual Trust is the glue that holds a team together.
  • Character is essential for high performance teams.
  • The ability to take and receive criticism is crucial.
  • Leadership is more visionary than management.
  • Integrity and honesty are key in leadership.
  • You can't really accept continuing errors in a team.
  • Fighter pilots have a bit of arrogance, but they care about their teams.
  • You need to trust your team to do their job effectively.
  • Leadership skills can be learned, but a base level is needed.
  • Focus on building a team with like-minded individuals.

    • Titles

    • Flying High: Lessons from the Red Arrows
    • The Art of Teamwork in Aviation

      • Sound Bites

      • "Character is essential for high performance teams."
      • "Integrity and honesty are key in leadership."
      • "Leadership is more ‘visionary’ than ‘management’."

        • Chapters

        00:00 Introduction to High Performance Teams

        03:04 Steve Johnson's Aviation Journey

        05:10 The Selection Process for the Red Arrows

        07:22 Building Trust and Accountability

        08:15 Leadership Dynamics in High-Performance Teams

        10:38 The Synchro Pair Experience

        13:02 Teamwork and Mutual Trust

        15:09 Lessons from the Red Arrows

        17:35 Leadership Skills and Development

        19:46 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

        Useful Links


        The Sixsess Consultancy’s Training Courses

        https://sixsess.org/training/

         

        The Sixsess Consultancy’s About Page

        https://sixsess.org/about-us/


        The Just Great People YouTube Playlist
        https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1mLL4YkJ9LEUPsjaZwBLAjoR-h8YEXpu

         

        Barry Eustance’s LinkedIn

        https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-eustance/

         

        Steve Johnson’s Profile

        https://www.ultimatehigh.co.uk/our-pilots/#Steve


        The Red Arrows - A Quiver of Silver (BBC Documentary 1989 in which Steve Johnson features)


        https://youtu.be/PHhARHMmvMQ?si=vOO0NdpnZd_etNy6

        Ultimate High’s Website (Steve Johnson is Head of Training at Ultimate High)
        https://www.ultimatehigh.co.uk/

        Steve Johnson in Action
        https://youtu.be/mODwgXk1ftk?si=mh2a0iVbwPnH3BvZ

         

        Steve Johnson with Guy Martin

        https://youtu.be/kdyNj1aCD6A?si=KqLyqGO1DGtGkUvV

         

        Keywords

        High performance teams, aviation, leadership, teamwork, character, resilience, mutual trust, constructive criticism, team dynamics, Steve Johnson, Just Great People podcast, The Sixsess Consultancy, Red Arrows, leadership integrity, Ultimate High, aerobatics, Guy Martin

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