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Just Great People
Barry Eustance talks to ordinary people who've done extraordinary things that will engage and inspire you.
Entrepreneurs, business leaders, musicians, thought leaders, actors, developers, pilots, - anyone who's gone out and "done it".
Why they've done it, how they've done it, and how you can do it too.
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Just Great People
Barry Chats to Red Arrows Synchro Pair Pilot Steve Johnson About Leadership and Performance Teams
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
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/
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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