#24 - Mistakes Are Valuable

🛫 Mark Evers: Airline Start-up Consultant & Boeing Training Captain🛬

 

An old friend joins me again today.  I came across Mark for the first time while sitting in the right-hand seat as a First Officer on the Boeing 737 in 2008.  Mark was one of my training captains, and I consider at the top of the tree.  His ability to make me feel comfortable and confident in that high workload role as a newly type-rated pilot was exceptional.

We discuss the importance of stripping away any need to prove oneself to promote others. By developing our emotional intelligence to understand ourselves, we build the capacity to make it all about promoting others. As a by-product, we can immensely improve ourselves and our lives. 

Mark’s skills have extended far beyond the flight deck. He has successfully helped six airlines launch in the intense and risky aviation business through his company Aviatica Group.  His knowledge of compliance and procedures, as well as his mindset, is second to none.

Mark shares his strategies for dealing with intense pressure and criticism, including taking accountability and learning from failures. The conversation explores the themes of personal growth, leadership, risk-taking, and creating a positive work environment.

Key Takeaways

✈ Mistakes and failures can be valuable learning opportunities for personal growth and improvement.

✈ Creating a positive work environment involves focusing on others' potential and promoting an inclusive and supportive culture.

✈ Situational awareness and adaptability are crucial in aviation and life to navigate challenges and obstacles effectively.

✈ Avoiding blame and shame and promoting a learning and growth culture is essential for personal and professional development. Create a positive and inclusive environment for personal and professional development.

✈ Take responsibility for your actions and focus on promoting the well-being and growth of others.

✈ Consider the interconnectedness of different departments and stakeholders when making decisions.

✈ Deal with intense pressure and criticism by taking accountability and learning from failures.

✈ Embrace music, exercise, laughter, and continuous learning to maintain a positive mindset.

 

Chapters

00:00 Embracing Mistakes as Learning Opportunities

08:33 Creating an Inclusive and Supportive Work Environment

13:11 The Importance of Situational Awareness and Adaptability

23:30 Avoiding Blame and Shame: Promoting a Culture of Learning and Growth

45:15 Creating an Environment for Growth and Development

47:42 The Impact of Human Behavior on the Environment

51:24 The Black Box Approach: Considering Interconnectedness

52:50 The Importance of Honest Feedback and Self-Reflection

56:14 Challenging Yourself to Improve Continuously

01:02:19 Creating a Positive Learning Environment

01:09:46 Taking Accountability for Mistakes and Failures

01:16:18 Avoiding Silo Thinking and Focusing on the Greater Good

01:21:00 The Importance of Music, Exercise, Laughter, and Learning

 

To find out more about how Mark can support you in your aviation needs, contact him through the following links:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-evers-28a1b775/

Website: https://www.aviatica-group.com/

 

I hope you enjoy the episode. Please share your thoughts - dialogue is massively important!

 

In the meantime, I wish you all the best, and please remember to:

 

Keep It In The Greens 😊