“When making decisions with far-reaching consequences, I have to be at peace with myself.”
There are moments when there is no time for lengthy deliberation. Decisions have to be right. As one of the first female Eurofighter pilots in Germany, Nicola Winter knows exactly what she is talking about. But how do you train yourself to achieve this clarity? And how do you deal with the fear that is inextricably linked to risk? Anyone who leads in uncertain situations needs mental strength, a clear value system, and the ability to be present at the decisive moment.
“When I'm a leader, my main task is to lead people.”
Nicola Winter is also a reserve astronaut for the ESA, an engineer, and a coach. In conversation with Georgiy Michailov, she shares her experiences from military aviation and explains what managers can learn from high-risk professions. In this episode, she talks about why attitude is more important than knowledge and how she has experienced leadership in extreme situations. Nicola Winter also discusses toxic masculinity in male-dominated professions and teamwork in aviation.
*Video only in German
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