EP. 36 Perspective At Altitude: Thoughts From A Hot Air Balloon

Joseph debriefs a hot air balloon trip and some of the insights gained at altitude.  From thousands of feet in the air, the world slows down and the aperture opens.  On the ground, things can seem hectic and immediate, but when you give yourself time and space, you start to notice things you hadn't before and take the same things on the ground, with more clarity.  Much of this experience can be applied to how we Lead our organizations, especially during those times when we get mired in the weeds.  Often the best solution is to take a step back, open our eyes and truly understand what is in front of us.  Additionally, Joseph was fortunate enough to share some words with the balloon captain and discover that this balloon captain did not only pilot the balloon he was on, but owned the the entire fleet in Tuscany.  The hot air balloon business is a unique one, but because one entrepreneur decided follow an unexpected passion, he has seen success over the last 15 years.