💡 Key Takeaways:

Resilience isn't always pushing through. Sometimes leadership means resting, recalibrating, and being honest about your limits.

Careers don't have to be linear to be successful. Following curiosity and depth can open doors that rigid paths never will.

Representation shapes outcomes. Diverse perspectives drive better outcomes and stronger innovation.

Connect with Lawton:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawtoncummings/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawtoncummings/?hl=en

Website: https://capitalfactory.com/

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What can leaders learn from fighter pilots about performing under pressure?

Former fighter pilot and CEO Christian "Boo" Boucousis joins The Leadership Dance to share how elite performers make decisions in chaos, execute with clarity, and stay calm when it matters most. From cockpit-tested leadership habits to practical tools like plan–brief–execute–debrief, this episode breaks down what it means to perform like a fighter pilot. From a five-year-old boy mesmerized at an air show to one of fewer than 400 fighter pilots trained over four decades, Boo's journey reveals how his air force training taught him to value time in seconds and put the mission above ego. This candid conversation explores friction, burnout, digital overload, and how to move from reactive days to truly flawless execution.

💡 Key Takeaways:

High performers don't just have good ideas; they turn decisions into action.

The fighter pilot mindset is relentlessly growth-oriented: define what success looks like today, then get slightly better tomorrow.

Calm is a leadership advantage. In chaos, people look to the calmest people in the room.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-boo-boucousis/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianbooboucousis/

Website: https://callmeboo.com/about/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fewpodcast

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"Curiosity is a cure for stagnation." Tune in to meet mover and shaker Tina Wells, an author, entrepreneur, and trend spotter, as she shares her insights on what it takes to design a life and career you love across multiple chapters. Her incredible journey from teen founder to agency leader, product designer, and bestselling writer reflects her approach to embracing curiosity in all its manifestations. Tina discusses how a "happy accident" at 16 grew into a powerful youth insights company, why she ultimately chose to close a successful business, and how that bold move opened the door to writing more than 20 books, developing Target-exclusive products, and a new chapter centered on content and creativity. This conversation is a candid look at taking risks, reinvention, and how aligning your work with your values can change not just your business, but your whole life.

💡 Key Takeaways:

Creativity isn't a personality trait; it's a practice

What makes Gen Z tick and what business leaders misunderstand about younger generations

Why people are craving deeper, more meaningful, and more analog experiences, and why artists and creators have an important role to play right now

Connect with Tina:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinawells/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinawells/

Website: www.tinawells.com

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