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Leadership Lessons from the International Space Station: Culture, Teamwork and Getting Things Done
Leading a spaceflight is a demanding endeavor that requires the ultimate in teamwork and multicultural understanding. Apply the lessons learned and practices of the space program; learn firsthand lessons of team building from a space station Mission Commander. Dr. Chiao’s role as the driving force behind expeditions that break the barriers of gravity is a prime example of how a leader and the team members who contribute specific, integral work toward a common goal can touch the sky.
How to Think Like an Astronaut: Solving Problems Decisively, Creatively and In Time!
Effective leadership can mean the difference between life and death, success and failure. Learn from the experiences of the Commander of a 193-day mission aboard the International Space Station, including real emergency situations. Dr. Chiao uses his personal experience aboard spacecraft to illustrate how reaching for the stars is important, but even more so is honing the operational decision making skills required to not only stay alive, but to thrive!
Dare to Dream, Strive to Achieve
In 1969, an eight-year-old boy watched the first Apollo moon landing and dreamed of becoming an Astronaut. He strived, persevered, and reached those dreams. Chiao speaks passionately about the fundamental lesson of being true to yourself and following your dreams. Dr. Chiao motivates like no other!
About Leroy Chiao
A former NASA astronaut who has been called “a pioneer in the frontier of commercial space flight,” Leroy Chiao encourages audiences to stop at nothing in the pursuit of their dreams.
There are few people on earth who can claim to approach…or even imagine the astronomical wonder of Leroy Chiao's journey through life. The wide-eyed child of Chinese immigrants, Leroy was inspired by the Apollo 11 moon-landing to launch his own journey to the stars. Chiao flew four missions into space, including three shuttle missions, walked in space six times, co-piloted a Soviet Soyuz spacecraft and was afforded the honor of commanding the international space station, on a six-and-a half month mission. Comfortable working with pilots and scientists of any background, Leroy played a key role in helping to bring together earth’s uneasy superpowers into a cohesive unit in space. In 2009, Leroy was appointed to the White House commissioned Human Space Flight Review Committee. An author who is writing a book on that offers insights on the benefits of manned vs. robot missions to Mars and beyond, Leroy is frequently sought out by the media for his expert analysis on NASA and the future of commercial space travel including appearances on CNN, FOX News, the cover of USA Weekend and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson Show.
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