Leadership Lessons from 36,000 Feet Over the Pacific Ocean

You’re thinking I’m about to tell you what I experienced on a flight. Well, you’re half right.
It’s not what I experienced going on in the plane; it’s about what I experienced going on in my mind.
When you’re disconnected from our connected world for 12+ hours, it’s amazing what you can accomplish — or if you choose — not accomplish.
You can pass the time by watching movies “edited for airline viewing” or spend hours thinking you’ll finally master Candy Crush. Long flights are a time for me to skip the movies and stupid games and do some deep thinking.
You’re right — maybe “deep” isn’t the word I should be using when 36,000 feet above terra firma.
Here’s what I’ve found. When I take a step back from what’s happening and truly look at the big picture and the long-game, it’s amazing what I see. When I then take those initial ideas and