John Foley:No, I love it. That's called reactionary. John Foley:It's exactly that, but it's not just the coffee, right? How did he get there, what happened after that, what lessons did he learn along the way, and what discoveries he continues to make today? Absolutely. Join Erik & Jeff for this high energy chat with John Foley. Through their interdependence as a team, members are also challenged and stimulated to achieve higher levels of individual performance. Jeff:I think you're right. It was some of those things that you talk about. That is what's happening to me in the jet. Jeff:That's sweet of you to talk about me like that, bro. He did a couple tours in Vietnam. Play Audio. That's the training part, as compared to trying to hide something. These fundamentals are incredibly important because that's what we all learn from, we got to have a process, but I think the difference when you're talking to somebody who's actually done it and done it at a high level. Even if it's the transcendent meditative place, but that's the pocket, right? You know it, every kid does it better than us. Jeff:Okay. My hope is that those four words will have a deeper and richer meaning to everyone who reads this article. I'll never forget the radio call. There's a lot of good in that person, in this situation. Maybe I don't, I don't know, but I pull my heart away and just focus clinically as to what's going on. To be present with you guys right now. I'll just be very too transparent as I'm closing here. If I'm dead, I'm dead. Climbing, flying jets, that's not hard. John Foley:Then, as you get better, we actually try to fly within a three inch circle on the airplane, because here's the really dynamic part is, it's a three dimensional air show. I'm scared all the time. John Foley is a former lead solo pilot of the Blue Angels, Sloan Fellow at Stanford's Graduate School of Business, entrepreneur, venture capitalist, leadership expert, speaker and Gratitude Guru. Jeff:Yeah, but it's also more than just fun. John Foley:No, no. John Foley:I like to put a nuance in there, Erik, and that's about being scared. They shut me down. I didn't do great, but at least I finished. I feel like when I'm in the middle of a code, I pull my heart away. Erik Weihenmayer:I've been thinking a lot about integration lately as well in that way. . It evolves over time, but we need that pocket. It's not straight and leveled. Stop. Do we have the right setup? John Foley:Because you got some off Georgia defensive lineman who got their butt handed to them. Well, I got to go here because it's just a thought that's on my mind. Lt. Amanda Lee has made history as the first woman to serve as a demonstration pilot in the Blue Angels. In Good Condition. I climb out of the jet. And not only being with you, but having a chance to connect with your dad at a heart level, that was very powerful. Maybe we as humans sort of divide those. So, you have to do well in your landing grades. I had that. John Foley:See, that's a big difference. There are few examples where this is more dramatically demonstrated than with the Blue Angels. Jeff:I know. I'm grateful to be in this moment. And the second question is, once you left the teams, how did you find that, just aargh, that thing that just made you You clinch up, that kind of stuff? He also explains a process that he believes is the primary key to continuous improvement and exceptional growth. Whether it's meditation, whether it's learning to take your game to a whole new level. John Foley:It's a double edged sword. Glad To Be Here Debrief Program - Digital Book. It can mean so many different things depending on who you ask and what day of the week it is. (Navy) The Navy's Blue Angels will conduct their final flight in the legacy F/A-18 Hornet . Then the environment, I think what's critical about flow states is the higher you challenge yourself, you increase the environment, and you guys have to tell me if this is true in climbing, but it isn't flying, is one of two things are going to happen. I break it down to four things, glad in this statement, first off means, that's to be grateful, to be appreciative. Guess what? I get that. When you were going through that process, John's like 12 years old and he's committed, I'm going to be a pilot, and all Now you're going to be the best pilot, you're going to be this best pilot. John Foley:Oh, I like what you're saying, Jeff. Because I'm not trying to teach people to be a Blue Angel pilot. Add to Playlist. They believe in process. At some point, you've got to snap out of that and snap into pure focus. That was the basketball team, not the football team, but it's still the athletic department. Then the referee crew, I had spoken to the referee crew beforehand, and they got selected as the best individual. [1] Formed in 1946, the unit is the second oldest formal aerobatic team in the world, after the French Patrouille de France formed in 1931. I was doing the Red Bull thing, how Red Bull created air races. Erik Weihenmayer:And does that lead sometimes to reaching out to a friend or something like that, somebody who you know is hurting or struggling or just needs you? Erik Weihenmayer:I could sense my breath. John Foley:I remember it was something just clicked. John Foley:No, actually, Erik, it's just the opposite. Erik and I are like old aged salty mountain guys. You are not going in the midway." Erik Weihenmayer:How do you handle that, John? And then you're going to be the best of the best. Erik Weihenmayer:No, I get very excited. Just what you asked is, how do you actually elevate that belief level? The Blue Angels announced six new team members overall. $ 30.00. John Foley:And it was scary. John Foley:If I'm operating from fear, and there's sometimes, it's important to know, like it's easy to kill yourself. But for JB and I, the shit goes by quickly, right? John Foley:Yeah. Let's continue to help others, serve others with that. . You've really tapped into it, and I think this is good news for everybody, right? John. You can't do it forever. I've recreated my whole career two decades ago. Not just my head. First, is just being aware, is am I operating from fear? Jeff:Like what? That gives me way more joy than the actual climbing or the flying. Then the debrief, what you're specifically asking about, which I think is really critical, is we go through stages, right? Do you sort of put a flavor of that pocket into your personal practice as well as the way you teach it? Research shows that teams and individuals that embrace a positive mindset as a core belief improve communication, inspire commitment and buy-in to group objectives. Erik Weihenmayer:How do you elevate people's belief levels? Erik Weihenmayer:Does the glad to be here, the gratitude somehow abate or change the game on the pressure of high performing people? Jeff:You can say I'm grateful for coffee, and then you immediately go like start the coffee maker. 0 bids. Well, so, how do you teach that though? Bottomline is, we fly jets off aircraft carriers. Reaching that level of excellence required commitment, discipline and trust. There's, could be hundreds of thousands of people, you're waving to the kids. Go join the Air Force. I was doing it before them. Foley, the former lead solo pilot of the Navy's elite Blue Angels shares their process and mind-set for achieving the highest level of performance. Oh, it's simple for me. I'm not going to be distracted by the fight I got with my spouse earlier this morning or about the kids that are waiting there. So, let's do it. During a typical performance, there are six jets in the air. Even if Alabama is a better, let's say team, proven by the earlier performance, the chances of repeating that are so hard at this level. John Foley:I think that's important in anything we're learning. They're gone. Jeff:See, that's the PhD level of what we're talking about right there. When you're riding your motorcycle or when you're dropping in on a steep cliff, that's the pocket. Blue Angels' John "Gucci" Foley. A total of 16 officers voluntarily serve with the Blue Angels. You know what the biggest one, Erik? John Foley:Yeah. So, I went heli-skiing yesterday. He is the former lead solo pilot of the Blue Angels, Bestselling Author of Fearless Success, an expert in the How of High Performance teams and 'The Guru of Gratitude.'. They can't do it forever. They also, Kirby Smart, he worked under coach Saban, so I actually think George's favorite. John Foley:You feel the crowd. Is that part of the process of being focused? Then you get in the cockpit and you see we're moving like crazy. It's like, oh, that would be cool, but geez, that's a pipe dream. He shares how to center a team around shared goals, strengthen relationships, and create unity that leads to consistent and effective results. Well, they go slow. Then we go into a very scripted, watch the tape, talk about little things. And that's great. Scared to me means I'm aware, I'm present. John Foley -Blue Angel. So, you have to have the ability to slow it down, and I slow it down in my mind. During 1992 season, the Blue Angels traveled to Europe for the first time since 1973 to perform 16 air shows in 8 different countries including Russia, Bulgaria, Romania, England, Spain, Italy, Finland and Sweden. Keep going. Second night landing, I miss all the wires, it's called the bolter. I want a learning loop. The team, composed of six Navy and one Marine Corps demonstration pilot, fly Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornets . Can you tell yourself, okay, I've got something very challenging to do. To answer your question, from the ground, we've had spectators, they go, "Looks like you guys aren't even moving." Climbing, flying jets, that's not hard. As I contemplate the trajectory of, say my climbing career, my speaking career, the things that I do with my family and everything, I contemplated a whole lot more because all those marbles in the jar, there's just fewer of them. In this insightful program, he emphasizes the development of trust and respect among team members as essential to execution, and demonstrates proven ways for teams to achieve deep levels of trust. Vintage James Kent LTD | Old Foley . I had trained my own replacement, Thumper, and he was better than I ever was. And just take a breath. No one has to teach you how to visualize. It was really awesome. I'm going to actually have a voice command and I'll actually move. What lessons did he learn along the way? The Blue Angels have the unique ability to highlight the importance of naval aviation while honoring its historical significance. The momentous visit served as a way to ease tensions between the once Cold War rivals. We have a debrief. John Foley:Once you learn how to do it, it's easy. We were talking about everyone else on my team is a musician in some way, shape, or form. In the SEC. That's even worse. He retired from active duty after 27 years of distinguished service and joined Check-6, a global leader in optimized performance and safety solutions serving the most demanding industries, where he directed business development and corporate strategy for the North American Division. I got this meeting after this. There's limiting beliefs and there's liberating beliefs. March 11: Naval Air Facility El Centro, California. John Foley draws upon his experience as Lead Solo of the Blue Angels . Because a lot of times you can be off but you're still within parameters. We're all playing our guitar. The popular Blue Angels plan to be at Chattanooga's Air Show next Oct. 28-29. John Foley:I'm going to do that. His passion and. I've gotten the chance to ascend Mount Everest, to climb the tallest mountain in every continent, to kayak the Grand Canyon, and I happen to be blind. He flew A-4 Skyhawks. See, that's why this is what's Great. It took me 18 years, and I did. You're on to a really interesting point. Jeff:Number one question would be, were you the one who said it's time to step away from the teams, or did they say, we need some new blood in here? So, you're trying to keep your airplane within a three inch circle on the other airplane. You have to be amazing. It starts with the "Glad to Be Here" mind-set, which underpins the Diamond Performance Framework.