One of the worst mistakes we can make as leaders is retaining control. Being responsible for the outcome doesn't mean we must control everything; it's quite the opposite. The moment we learn to hand over control, we empower ourselves and our teams, and extraordinary opportunities emerge. Leading without thinking of handing over control buys excellent opportunities for the present by selling the future.

Our guest, Peter Docker, created the concept of leading from the jumpseat in a life-or-death situation he had as a Senior Pilot of the Royal Air Force. In less than two seconds, and with his life and all the passengers' lives on the line, he had to make a decision that would directly impact the outcome of that emergency.

Peter Docker is a Keynote Speaker, Teacher, and Author of "Leading from the jumpseat. How to create extraordinary opportunities by handing over control." After a flawless 25-year career in the Royal Air Force, Peter spent over 14 years and counting partnering with businesses worldwide, including Google, The Four Seasons Hotels, and NBC Universal, to name a few.

Peter kindly shared the experiences that helped him develop his ideas on leadership, the difference between values and non-negotiables, and the benefits of making a stand rather than having a position. We delve into the concept of leading from a handing over control mindset, the strength we find in empowering others, and the driving force of our non-negotiables. We also talk about embracing vulnerability as a form of leadership and where love, fear, and leadership intersect.

Tune in to Episode 317 and discover how empowering leading from the jumpseat can be.

Some Questions I Ask:

Tell us about your background, and include any turning points in your life that have had a significant impact on you (4:22)

Let's talk about the non-negotiables. How do you identify these so that they're clear to you and resonate? (14:01)

How does the perspective of commitment and the role of fear, love, and courage apply to business and life? (26:37)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

About how our purpose impacts our life and every single decision we make (7:04)

The moment when the leading from the jumpseat concept was born (10:19)

How we can discover what our non-negotiables are (16:11)

The differences between position and stand (18:54)

Becoming comfortable with leading without having all the answers (24:13)

What is humble confidence and how it can empower everyone around us (27:12)

Resources:

Lead from the Jumpseat website

Book: Peter Docker - Leading from the Jumpseat: How To Create Extraordinary Opportunities by Handing Over Control.

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