TAKE OFF!: 21 High-Flying Secrets for Career Success

by Stephen A Forte

Overview

How does a nearsighted, acrophobic, boy next door become an airline pilot and leader at some of the world’s most successful airlines? The answer to this question and more is revealed in “TAKE OFF! 21 High-Flying Secrets for Career Success.”

This clever, funny, collection of stories describes the qualities successful people share, some of the challenges they have faced and what they learned from them. While a few of the stories are about the author, most are about the innovative, brilliant and famous people he met who left an inspirational mark --  including Sully Sullenberger, Jeff Bezos, and Richard Branson.

Find out how you can learn from them, too.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781733010719
Publisher:	Cloud Nine
Publication date:	07/31/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	198
File size:	201 KB

About the Author

Stephen A. Forte is a pilot, aviation executive, entrepreneur, author, speaker, educator, movie producer, and aviation consultant. He started his career at United Airlines flying regularly scheduled flights, eventually transitioning to various management roles, ultimately becoming the senior vice president of Flight Operations and director of Operations, responsible for all aspects of United's worldwide flight operations. Forte helped lead the airline through many challenges, including the terrorist attacks on 9/11. He later served as CEO of aviation tech start-up Naverus, Inc. and chief operating officer for Virgin America Airlines until it was acquired by Alaska Air Group. He has flown over 50 airplane models to almost every corner of the world and is currently vice president of training for a major airline. Forte's expertise goes beyond aviation. He is executive producer of the movie Under the Eiffel Tower, starring Matt Walsh and Judith Godreche. A frequent speaker, Forte has addressed a variety of industry groups and given motivational speeches at colleges and universities.

Editorial Reviews

“This is a source of sound practical business advice and tips for success, whether you are a new graduate, career changer or seasoned professional. Steve captures the essence of Virgin America’s innovation and genius and illustrates why learning from those who are at the top of their game is a winning strategy.” —David Cush, former CEO, Virgin America Airlines

“From his humble beginnings in operations to his various leadership roles throughout the airline industry, Captain Forte shares his range of experience to help you craft a flight plan for success in both life and business. TAKE OFF is a must read!” —Andrew P. Studdert, former chief operating officer, United Airlines

“In TAKE OFF!, Steve Forte shares valuable lessons he’s learned through personal experience and observing excellence in others. Whether pulling Gs in an F-16 fighter or watching the remarkable teamwork of the flight deck crew launching jets from an aircraft carrier, Steve distills the essence of the people who make the extraordinary an everyday occurrence.” —Rear Admiral Mark H. Buzby, USN (retired)

“Having known Steve professionally for over 20 years, it’s no surprise that he has created TAKE OFF! to share what he has learned from other successful people. Each chapter delivers a most interesting, sometimes funny, and always relevant lesson. The result is a book that generates thought and introspection and provides a straightforward path down your road to success. —Captain Rob Giguere, retired EVP Operations, Air Canada

“Steve Forte is a pilot I trust. It turns out he’s a reliable narrator, too. I enjoyed reading this tale of a bottom-entry bum learning his way through serendipitous lessons. It is wisdom disguised as common sense, and a clean read to boot. I’d say it’s an enriching tale to anyone who wants a peek behind the curtain of the airline industry.”

—Matt Walsh, an actor on the HBO comedy VEEP, a founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade.

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