In this special edition of the Weekly Wrapup, Kevin interviews Captain Sully Sullenberger about leading in crisis. Captain Sullenberger pursued his childhood love of aviation and learned to fly at age sixteen. He graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy and served as a fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force, flying the legendary F-4 Phantom. After leaving the air force, he became a commercial airline pilot and he received international acclaim on January 15, 2009 when he, and his first officer and flight crew, safely guided US Airways Flight 1549 to an emergency water landing in New York City’s Hudson River after it lost both engines in a bird strike. 155 lives were saved that day. He would later be portrayed by Tom Hanks in the film version of this amazing event, which was directed by Clint Eastwood. Today, through keynote speeches around the world, he teaches how to achieve the highest levels of performance, reliability, and safety through effective crisis management, continuous learning, and leadership. He is a New York Times bestselling author of two books, including ‘Sully.’

In this episode, we’re going to talk about ways to drive innovation with our guest, Shawn Kanungo. Over the past decade with Deloitte, he has been recognized globally for his work in the area of innovation. He shares his hands-on experiences through talks around the world to help leaders navigate change within a digital era. In 2016, he was named to ‘Avenue Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 list.’ He is also co-hosts ‘The Dip,’ a podcast focused on strategy, marketing and innovation.

In this episode, we’re going to talk about how to be a more persuasive and effective communicator with our guest, G. Riley Mills. He is a keynote speaker, executive coach, and communications expert who has worked in more than 30 countries. He is the co-founder of ‘Pinnacle Performance Company,’ and co-author of ‘The Pin Drop Principle: Captivate, Influence, and Communicate Better Using the Time-Tested Methods of Professional Performers.’

In this episode, we’re going to talk about how to be a great boss with our guest, Rene Boer. He has more than 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry, helping leadership teams succeed at well-known brands such as ‘Pizza Hut’ and ‘Jamba Juice.’ He is the best-selling co-author of ‘How to Be a Great Boss.’

In this episode, we’re going to talk about building authentic relationships across differences with our guest, Tiffany Jana. She is the cofounder and CEO of TMI Consulting, a Diversity and Inclusion firm based in Richmond, VA. She has been named to Diversity Journal’s ‘Women Worth Watching list,’ ‘Metropolitan Business League’s Entrepreneur of the Year,’ ‘BCorp’s Best for the World,’ and ‘Enterprising Women’s Enterprising Women of the Year 2017 Award.’ She is the author of ‘OVERCOMING BIAS: Building Authentic Relationships Across Differences.’