Testimonials
 

A 30,000 foot perspective on leadership and followership brought down to earth in the form of a riveting story. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to improve their leadership, followership or ability to complete any task with flawless precision.

John Donahoe, President and CEO eBay



Flying a jet demands the very best from a pilot. The parallels with business endeavors are striking. The Hensleys provide a primer to the young business aspirant that carves a path to success. Follow their lead and you are well on your way to a rewarding future.

Captain Rick Hauck, NASA Astronaut, CEO, Combat Pilot, USN, Ret. 



Read this book if you want to be clearer and more confident about your business’ destination, path and systems—and your own role at the helm. Who can better guide you than the Hensleys’ book based on their training and experiences as jet pilots, which prepared them to become successful business entrepreneurs? Their insights about setting goals and flawless execution worked for them, and can work for you.

Rafael Pastor, Chairman of the Board and CEO, Vistage International



If you think flying a supersonic military jet has nothing to do with basic principles of leadership in business, think again. Every chapter of this exciting narrative about flight preparation, risk aversion, and split-second, high speed execution bears upon what business leaders think about every day or, better yet, what they should think about. This book sets forth how to do things right when it really counts.

Dr. Eileen Mullady, PhD



The Hensleys have accomplished what few authors on the subject of leadership have been able to do:The Pilot has masterfully bridged the gap between leadership’s theoretical principals and the pragmatic world. A must read for anyone interested in practicing authentic leadership excellence

Kevin Crawford, JD, Fire Chief



After reading so many self help books, I was really happy to read one I could actually relate to—you don't have to be a pilot to find "true north"—but I'm glad I am. Good reading and good advice.

Jac Flanders, Emmy Award Winning Writer