This is Captain Fletch speaking, and we preparing to land another edition of the Leadership Toolbox. Please keep your seatbelts fastened until we reach the gate.
I always wanted to be a pilot. In fact, prior to graduation, I planned to attend pilot training for the Air Force, but a medical record review disqualified me from flying. Fortunately, it did not bar me from building all manner of things, including airfields, for the Air Force, but I digress. Last month, we explored the difference between leadership and project management. We discovered that tangible project management skills like scheduling and budgeting benefit from more intangible leadership skills like clear communications. This month, I would like to look at how learning about cultural and personal differences among a team can help leaders build a well-bonded unit.