Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter One download of Anxiety at WorkIn one of our most listened to and downloaded episodes, you will learn lessons from Fighter Pilot Nicole Malachowski In this episode, we had an insightful conversation with Nicole, an embodiment of resilience, positivity, and service. Nicole shared profound lessons from her life, touching upon her personal struggles and professional successes.Key Takeaways:Yield to Overcome: The importance of acknowledging reality, asking for help, and posing the right questions when faced with adversity. Drawing from her own experiences, she highlights the importance of resilience and resourcefulness in overcoming the darkest times.Self-Advocacy: When diagnosed with a debilitating illness, Nicole stressed the importance of advocating for oneself. If she had accepted her initial diagnosis, she may not have survived. This served as a stark reminder of the importance of seeking multiple opinions & advocating for oneself.Leadership Insights: Leading a squadron of highly motivated pilots, Nicole shared her approach to leadership – understanding people beyond their facades and discovering how they can contribute to the mission. Navigating Turbulence: Nicole offered valuable lessons on facing turbulent times, emphasizing focus on controllable factors and let go of the rest. The Nonlinear Path to Success: The path to success is rarely linear. Failures are simply detours that help us discover our true passion and abilities.Remember to like, download, and share this episode. Be sure to follow us on LinkedIn and find our books wherever good books are sold. Stay tuned for more enlightening conversations!Col. Nicole Malachowski is a retired United States Air Force officer and the first female pilot selected to fly as part of the USAF Air Demonstration Squadron, better known as the Thunderbirds. She later became a speaker and advocate on behalf of people suffering from tick borne illnesses. To book Nicole to speak, Contact The D'Amelio NetworkSupport the showFor a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams. They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies. Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...

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