It used to be that someone in a leadership role was regarded as having been appointed to that position—or even anointed with it. The person became a “leader” simply by achieving a certain status or title within the company. The myth was that when you reached a certain grade level or acquired a certain job
Author: Steve Brechter
Taking Your Flight Department to the ‘Next Level’ of Performance Author
A Current State Assessment takes an end-to-end look at your aviation organization with respect to Business Aviation industry standards and best practices. It gives you comprehensive feedback on the specific things you might consider focusing upon to elevate your organization to the next level of operating performance.
5 Reasons to Use a Business Aviation Consultant Author
Managing a corporate flight department today requires multiple abilities. Here’s why it’s important to partner with a trusted business aviation consultant.
4 Steps to Successful Conflict Resolution in Business Aviation Author
Conflict. It’s easier to avoid than to deal with it. But Steve Brechter and guest author Dave Butler explain the art of successful conflict resolution.
IRS to Audit Firms for Misclassifying Employees as Independent Contractors Author
The Gray Stone Advisors team is providing this urgent “heads up” regarding increased vigilance by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on the misclassification of independent contractors. Misclassifying Employees This issue was addressed in the Aug. 27 NBAA Newsletter entitled “IRS Tightens Scrutiny of Worker Misclassification.” There are many instances in our industry where unintentional employee
Process 101: How to Build a Process-Driven Flight Department Author
There’s a guaranteed way to improve your operating efficiency, lower costs and ensure consistent service delivery. Build a process-driven flight department.
Process Management for Business Aviation Administration Teams Author
Process management enables organizations to produce consistently stellar outcomes by using well-defined, optimized and relevant processes.
Process 101: The Case for Process Management in Business Aviation Author
Steve Brechter shares 10 reasons why process management in business aviation organizations is critical. Then build a business case to become process-driven.
Think Differently: 5 Ways to Get Ahead in Business Aviation Author
Mark Twain once said,“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.” What’s the message? If you want to get ahead in business aviation today, you’ve got to step out of your comfort zone and think differently. The most effective leaders in our industry have a greatly
How to Get Ahead in Business Aviation: Be Present and Prepared Author
As aviation students prepare for college graduation, many may be wondering how to get ahead once they start their business aviation careers. Here’s 5 tips.