They probably visualize dreams way better than we did, at least I remember as a little kid doing that. It didn't mean I didn't question myself in between. Based on his Blue Angels experience, John truly understands the how of high performing teams and he readily applies his knowledge to his keynotes and his consulting practice. What happened after that? Here are the suggestions we received and where we donated (click through to view) . Jeff:I'm just, I'm trying to get my head around that though, because in a way, I think maybe we frame things up to see its either clinical precision or its emotion love, and sort of heart. I was supposed to deploy on the midway, which was a four deployed carrier. I think that's, what's going to happen with Georgia tonight, and I think you and I are going to be prognosticators, extraordinaire here in few weeks when this thing airs, because Georgia's going to suck them, get them dogs going. You can't do it forever. Learn more about glad to be here foundation. That's why this podcast is so important. The fifth and sixth jet fly in solo formation. Motivational Speaker, Business Speakers, Keynote Speakers. Well, both. I had trained my own replacement, Thumper, and he was better than I ever was. This is built around tactical or strategic CenterPoints. John has performed these death-defying stunts for . What I've learned is, it's like two sides of the same coin, operational excellence, process, briefs, debriefs, preparation, focus, trust, and then you add in this glad to be here mindset. I had an entrepreneurial company, and the first one blew up. Yeah. I mean, you got the energy of the crowd, the noise of the jets going overhead. Honestly, JB. PENSACOLA, Fla. - The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, released their 2023 air show schedule at the International Council of Air Shows convention, Dec. 7, 2021. To survive in those circumstances he relied on a culture of high trust, leadership and teamwork. Jeff:That's sweet of you to talk about me like that, bro. 0 bids. Erik Weihenmayer:My hands sweat, my hand shake. I know why it works and that allows you to do the how. If you acknowledge that empathy, that compassion, and then actually take the action to reach out to them, amen. Jeff:My cousin wouldn't want to fight you for that one. I think the first thing, Erik, that I've learned over time is I like to say there's two beliefs. You're just trying to do the checklist. At some point, you've got to snap out of that and snap into pure focus. So, I can visually show people what we're talking about, and they get to see it. That's where you go, okay, what is it going to take to get to where I want to go? Jeff:Because by the time this airs, everybody's going to know, so let's see what the forecaster is. I think Erik also, and I, have had many, many conversations because we practice as well, but I wish I would've had that skillset back when things were really, really hectic, whether it was climbing or life or anything else, but I didn't really know it. It's like the Blue Angels. There are few examples where this is more dramatically demonstrated than with the Blue Angels. Then you get in the cockpit and you see we're moving like crazy. Audiences discover how to inspire success, create commitment, align teams toward a common goal and build unprecedented levels of trust. I want to do stuff that I've never done before, and I didn't know how to do it. 01:18:45. I constantly want to learn, and I don't want to beat myself up in the learning. Then the environment, I think what's critical about flow states is the higher you challenge yourself, you increase the environment, and you guys have to tell me if this is true in climbing, but it isn't flying, is one of two things are going to happen. You have to be focused, but if your heart isn't in it, if you're not doing it for what I call a purpose larger than self, then it's not the same. But you add in bad weather on a ship. That's what it meant while I was a Blue Angel. You can't necessarily hack it from somebody else. Add to Playlist. Jeff:Well, I guess the question I would have is, it's kind of twofold. We all know the science behind appreciation and gratitude, how it changes the way your brain thinks, the neurons fire and all that. This exhilarating film showcased the almost unbelievably intense reality of being an elite pilot in the military. John Foley:Okay. It was during these deployments that Foley received the Top Nugget Award for first-tour pilots in Carrier Air Wing Eleven, and was also recognized as one of the Top 10 of all air wing pilots. Now, for me, personally, so when I left the team, it was not a big deal. Not that I was out of parameters that I didn't clear. Then just this year, Georgia brought me in. I remember that. Today, Foley is a high performance keynote speaker that helps both corporations and individuals reach their full capabilities through lesions he learned while flying with the Blue Angels. 10 Frame Work and 10 Dynamics of Debrief Wallet Cards. See, that's more important to me because I want to know if they're aware. The foundation of elite performance is the . I'm coming down for the shoot for my first night landing, and it goes okay. Keep going JB. They have a mindset, culture and processes that make high performance not only possible but predictable, repeatable, and transferable to any team that aspires to greatness. I'll give you an example. I'm with you a hundred percent. Even the, if you've ever seen a briefing of the Blue Angels, the boss's tone of his voice is exactly what we're going to experience together. I have to come up on the radio, and I got to say six is clear. You're just trying to survive the airplane. Now, what's interesting is, as I was just thinking about the evolution of a trigger, I remember climbing in the jet. I come down, I get waved off. But it's unsustainable because a human being only has so much capacity to do that thing. Half the pilots are new every year. No one has to teach you how to visualize. Because think about when you're teaching someone to climb. 500 mph with former Blue Angels pilot John Foley 00:00 01:06:31 about the episode Happy 2022 everyone. So, the idea of calling somebody out is not the first stage. Both maneuvers are now featured in the demonstration that Blue Angels perform today. I'm not doing it as a career. That's, I feel for me, has been the most luckiest part of my life that I've been able to somehow connect with great people who have helped me on the fast track. You're not sick of them dogs? He shows how to create buy-in and commitment for a teams vision and goals, leading to clarity that drives execution decisions. John Foley:I had done the best I could. How did he get there, what happened after that, what lessons did he learn along the way, and what discoveries he continues to make today? While I had known about the Blue Angels, I hadn't ever heard of John Foley. So, you have to do well in your landing grades. Using Blue Angel methodology as a model, Foley has developed a unique approach that equips others to make the same journey toward excellence in execution. Success is a funny word. I'm going to actually have a voice command and I'll actually move. Happy 2022 everyone. I know I need to execute on this command. I think you just hit on it. They shut me down. You know what the biggest one, Erik? Sir John Foley (British Army officer) (born 1939), former Chief of Defence Intelligence and Lieutenant-Governor of Guernsey John D. Foley (1918-1999), American bomber gunner in World War II John H. Foley (1839-1874), American soldier and Medal of Honor recipient John Foley (major) (1813-1881), Irish-born soldier and merchant Religion [ edit] And it's my new mantra. I don't care how bad you want it. Because you can't do the middle part without the pre and the post, right? I hated it, it sucked. And you just go, okay, I'm in the zone. I get that. As a Blue Angel, John consistently performed in an extreme, high-stakes environment, flying at speeds of more than 500 miles per hour and in formations as close as 18 inches apart. John consistently performed in an extreme, high-stakes environment, flying at speeds of more than 500 miles per When you're riding your motorcycle or when you're dropping in on a steep cliff, that's the pocket. By the way, I don't know if you guys have built any yet, but we're starting to build a digital course, so I'm glad to be here in gratitude. John Foley:A couple of things. Because they probably know it anyhow. John Foley:To me, a liberating belief is where that opportunity. I have what I call my glad to be here wake up, and a glad to be here reboot. Research shows that teams and individuals that embrace a positive mindset as a core belief improve communication, inspire commitment and buy-in to group objectives. Number one, Alabama, Nick Saban, that program is probably one of the strongest programs I've ever seen. At a recent sales kick-off, I had the pleasure to listen to John Foley (call sign Gucci) who was a Naval Aviator, Blue Angel pilot and Stanford Business School graduate. Jeff:Yeah. We go around the table and everybody first gets a chance to say that, the general safe. We're all playing our guitar. Never will because of the nuances in it. The Teams trip to the former Soviet Union was highlighted by two air shows and a ride exchange between the Blue Angels and pilots from the Russian Knights Aerobatic Flight Team. This fosters gratitude and new perspectives to recognize opportunities versus simply focusing on challenges. We get a choice of how we want to perceive a situation. John Foley:You learn first off, your emergency procedures, you practice on simulators. Climbing, flying jets, that's not hard. My manager, Skyler, was always like, "Dude, the audience would've never known. Erik Weihenmayer:I got my accelerated free fall license as a civilian to skydive. Erik, I've been following so many stages, and JB, I know both of us. So, you're trying to keep your airplane within a three inch circle on the other airplane. I'm not a pilot anymore. Erik Weihenmayer:And what's an example of a fear-based belief that maybe you have had that you had to struggle with or work through? John Foley is a former lead solo pilot of the Blue Angels, a Sloan Fellow at the Stanford School of Business, and an expert in the how of High Performance teams. All Rights Reserved BNP Media. There's a moment that crystallized for you like that? It's about sharing it with others so that their dreams can come true. Access to NAS Pensacola is limited to Department of Defense (DoD) ID card holders (active duty service members, retirees, and their families). Then the same thing in fear, let's use business as an example is, am I going to start my new digital course? The Blue Angel: Directed by Edward Dmytryk. I had a team briefing this morning. It's hard to even remember exactly what happened, but in kayaking over 10 or 12 years, now and then, I would feel time slow down, and I could actually focus on my heartbeat. Or you're going to quit, or you're going to move on to something else. John Foley, a former naval aviator with the Blue Angels was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about the coordinated flyover of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut with the Thunderbirds. It evolves over time, but we need that pocket. Jeff:Yeah, but it's also more than just fun. And I'm going to say, wow, that was a really awesome conversation. Can you actually call your own mind on demand to be in that state, and for how long can you hold it? I'm in Sun Valley. Those are the skills that we can learn. We're talking to each other. In this brand new interview, Gucci candidly dives into his navy experience and opens the discussion with his upbringing as a German born army brat and the influence his father had on him to pursue a military career. Guess what? Thanks so much and have a great day. I mean, Erik, on the debrief, we start on the Blue Angels with a feeling statement. I think what we're talking about is you have to reinvent yourself at some right point. Now I'm getting more scared, and the brain's talking to you, right? John Foley Inc. and The Glad To Be Here Foundation asked where $10,000 could help others in a direct and imminent way during the pandemic. They have more to win. I know Erik, you don't always see this, okay. John Foley:It's a double edged sword. I just don't need to do it at the level I used to. Jeff:Yeah. You're on to a really interesting point. John Foley:Just brought tears to my eyes. John Foley:And it was scary. John Foley draws upon his experience as Lead Solo of the Blue Angels . What's the minuses? In fact, by the way, the College Football Championship's tonight. That's even worse. Erik Weihenmayer:No, I get very excited. I'm a emergency room PA. John Foley:Yeah. It exists. Aboard the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) Foley and VA-22 deployed to the Western Pacific, Mediterranean and Indian Ocean in 1986 and later to the Persian Gulf in 1988. I don't know. When you get selected for the Blue Angels, you have either a two year tour or a three year tour, and then you know that you will be reassigned to another Navy squadron, and it just won't be the Blue Angels. Jeff:You can say I'm grateful for coffee, and then you immediately go like start the coffee maker. (167) 19.00. We're going to cross within a wingspan, right? I think the challenge tonight is that Georgia got their asses handed to them by Alabama, right? I was doing the Red Bull thing, how Red Bull created air races. I remember, Mark, 12-years-old, my dad took me to an air show. Thatsthewayukshop. Every organization depends upon the performance of their people and their teams. If I'm complacent, that's what I got to worry about. What I love about this was you were so real, you were so honest and clear, and you gave people a lot of thoughts and process and mindsets to really bring them to new places of growth. I'm grateful to be in this moment. If you enjoy this podcast, we encourage you to subscribe to it, share it, and give us a review. Yes, there's process, there's procedures. I think, when I joined the team, and at the end of your comments, everybody said, "Glad to be here." I can't teach climbing right now. My name is Erik Weihenmayer. But again, that was just academics. My hope is that those four words will have a deeper and richer meaning to everyone who reads this article. I'm constantly riding motorcycles. I never met him, but he was a huge mentor. I do that every morning and only it takes a couple minutes. It's something that defines who you are and your impact in the world. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. And here is in the present moment, right? What if I knew this back when I was on the team? Here's the difference. I mean, you got this jet, it's coming in about 145 miles per hour. First, is just being aware, is am I operating from fear? Erik Weihenmayer:I've been thinking a lot about integration lately as well in that way. As a Blue Angel, John consistently performed in an extreme, high-stakes environment, flying at speeds of more than 500 miles per hour in formations as close as 18 inches apart. An 18 year journey that began after a visit to an airshow as a young boy peaked when he was selected to join elite Blue Angels squadron. But I do remember that distinct moment. I was doing it before them. Now, do I get it perfect? That gives me way more joy than the actual climbing or the flying. That was the basketball team, not the football team, but it's still the athletic department. You bring the best athletes you can, but it's not about an individual. That's the first part of the question. And then reverse engineer, what are you thinking about? Music. John Foley:Once you finish this, you actually are going to deploy. I take a break. During the 1950s in a small German town, high school Professor Immanuel Rath falls in-love with a young cabaret entertainer, with dramatic consequences. It's the mental side and the emotional side, probably is, you'll have to tell me, but in flying and with the blues, I like to say you needed to connect the heart and the head because it wasn't enough to be just in your head. 0:39. this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and Employee Commitment I'm grateful to be healthy. Jeff:Number one question would be, were you the one who said it's time to step away from the teams, or did they say, we need some new blood in here? I want a learning loop. John Foley:Oh, music, just what we're talking about. John Foley:To be, in my opinion, is the future state. I'll do stuff that keeps the adrenaline going, but I'm doing it for fun. John Foley:At some point, you become a Blue Angel, and we take our pilots from the instructor ranks. I'm scared all the time. He says, "You know those orders to the midway? John Foley:Yeah. Yeah, they're two points favorites, but here, this is the cross section of everything we've really talked about, which is you can line up the best pilots in the world. We proudly represent the heritage, agility, flexibility, and. The Blue Angels announced six new team members overall. So, coming around, and I go down again a third time, bolter again. The importance of teams being in sync is a concept that John Foley understands profoundly. You surprised me in so many different ways, but I wouldn't imagine that glad to be here, other than just the realization like, holy, man, I lived through some things. It's like, oh my God, this person's mad at me. I think if you were to ask Erik and I, when we were 15 years old, do you want to ascend to the highest climbing level and climb Everest? joined the Blue Angels in 1990, served as the narrator, the. For me, it's this purpose larger than self. Where is it? Every morning, I wake up, I've trained my brain to wake up happy. Now you can go straight precision, straight clinical once you're in that moment. I keep wanting to back up just a little bit, but I've just got to understand this. They're not going to be the Blue Angel necessarily, right? ", - John Foley, Former Lead Solo Pilot, Blue Angels. Scared to me means I'm aware, I'm present. Now, to answer that gut feeling JB that you asked about. The National Naval Aviation Museum is open Monday through Sunday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. to current Department of Defense (DoD) ID cardholders. That was always my dream as a little boy. Maybe it's a financial challenge, maybe it's a personal challenge, an emotional challenge, and you can feel yourself get tight, right? Are you there in Denver right now, by the way? This is what it was, everybody, we ran around the table, and it started with the boss. What it really meant at that moment was I'm really appreciative to be part of a team like this. 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