105 Creating Positive Friction: How to Turn Fascinating Mistakes Into Lifelong Learning Opportunities and Drive Innovation w/ Glenn Gonzales

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6ers, as you embark on your journey of personal and professional growth, let Glenn Gonzales, founder and CEO of Jet It, aid in some course corrections that will lead you to success. In this episode of the Got Your Six podcast, Glenn shares his unique insights on the power of positive friction, and how you can use it to your advantage.

Glenn's 5Ds - Dream, Data, Discipline, Determination, and Decision-making - are a testament to his success in both the Air Force and the business world. By embracing these values, you too can overcome challenges and achieve your goals.

But it's not just about individual success. Glenn emphasizes the importance of creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought. By encouraging open conversation and sharing different points of view, you can get better results and make the environment more productive.

Don't let mistakes or failures hold you back. Glenn believes that debriefing and learning from these experiences can lead to lifelong success. By taking the time to reflect and grow, you can turn a negative into a positive.

Step into the breach with us, and embrace the power of positive friction to achieve your goals and drive lifelong success with Glenn's valuable insights.

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Resources mentioned:

The Art of Possibility by Benjamin Zander

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• 00:40 - Finding tenacity internally and talking about his faith
• 04:26 - Applying positive friction in your organization
• 05:48 - Keeping diversity in thought alive in the organization
• 06:58 - How not to take psychological safety in the organization NOT taken for granted
• 08:11 - Glenn explains Jet It company
• 09:23 - 5Ds (Dream, Data, Discipline, Determined, Decision-making) of Success
• 11:04 - Trusting your plan and making sound decisions
• 11:38 - Scale is all about your base and the fundamentals
• 12:47 - Life has a way of keeping you humble
• 14:18 - Mistakes can be fascinating
• 15:55 - The importance of debriefing is finding the root cause
• 18:07 - Balancing your values and not being allergic to bureaucracies
• 19:11 - Holding yourself accountable
• 19:43 - Failures are fascinating learning opportunities
• 20:35 - You can be better than yesterday when you do your own personal debrief

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