From Chapter 4: "Preparation: When the Wind Blows" in Ingredients of Outliers Hero of the Hudson Almost certainly, you’re familiar with the story of an actual aircraft emergency which happened on January 15, 2009 and made headlines around the world. An early afternoon flight under the command of Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger and it had just left New York’s LaGuardia Airport bound for Charlotte, North Carolina when it experienced an emergency which put the lives of the crew and its 150 passengers in immediate and serious danger. Climbing 3,000 feet with copilot … [Read more...]
The Importance of a Checklist
From Chapter 4: "Preparation: When the Wind Blows" in Ingredients of Outliers An Important Tool During my careers as a physician, attorney, and entrepreneur—and as a pilot—I’ve come to rely heavily on a relatively simple but highly effective tool to ensure that I’m thoroughly prepared to carry out my prescribed responsibilities, as well as to respond effectively should something unexpected occur. That tool is called a checklist—a significant asset, in a wide range of activities, to prepare to deliver positive results and prevent negative ones. A pioneer and a … [Read more...]