In this episode, we sit down with Glen Antoine, a software developer and fractional CTO with a rich background in Navy aviation, to discuss how experiences from aviation can inform effective leadership in tech. Glen shares his views on balancing his passion for flying with his career and how lessons from the cockpit translate to managing tech teams. The conversation dives into the importance of mentoring during high-pressure situations, what Glen calls 'rush mode,' and how leaders can provide support through micro check-ins and maintaining calm. Glen also recommends the book '10x is Easier Than 2x' by Dan Sullivan and shares anecdotes and strategies to promote team flourishing during crunch times. The discussion underscores the critical nature of mentoring during stressful projects and offers actionable advice for leaders striving to build resilient and effective teams.

* Glenn Antoine on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennantoine * "10x Is Easier than 2x" by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy - https://www.amazon.com/10x-Easier-than-World-Class-Entrepreneurs/dp/B0C2J7P6JQ?tag=sommardahl-20

00:00 Introduction to Glenn Antoine 00:35 Glenn's Passion for Aviation 01:27 Lessons from Aviation Applied to Tech Leadership 02:11 Book Recommendations and Insights 03:54 Confession Time: Mistakes in Tech Leadership 06:08 Mentoring Through Rush Mode 09:12 Practical Tips for Mentoring in High-Pressure Situations 18:47 The Importance of Team Flourishing 23:02 Challenges and Pitfalls in Mentoring 34:38 Final Thoughts and Top Gun Reference