What does it take to lead when the stakes are life and death? Kyle Skalisky has spent 40 years finding out. A retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, fighter pilot, test pilot, aerospace executive, and now bestselling author, Kyle has logged more than 5,000 flight hours across some of the most demanding assignments in the world — from F-15 and F-16 combat operations to the Pentagon's Directorate of Special Programs. But behind the credentials is a story about something far more universal: resilience, purpose, and what it truly means to lead. As the author of the Amazon #1 bestseller A Sky Less Traveled, Kyle is now bringing the lessons learned at 30,000 feet down to the ground — helping leaders at every level navigate their own defining moments with clarity and courage.
Episode Highlights:
02:07 First Flight Spark
04:33 Military Lessons to Business
06:59 Quarterback to Coach
08:28 Planning Through Conflict
13:25 Three Cs of Teams
17:44 Ideal Clients Consulting
19:26 Book Core Message
24:14 Leadership Values
25:06 How to Connect with Kyle Skalisky
Show Links:
Wyldsky Aerospace & Management Consulting
Kyle’s Book, A Sky Less Traveled : A Maverick Life of Leadership, Resilience, and the Pursuit of Purpose
Kyle’s LinkedIn
Kyle’s Facebook
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