Boeing CEO Says He Learned All About Leadership on a Farm

The video discusses the qualities of great leadership, emphasizing integrity, respect, and diversity. The speaker shares personal experiences from growing up on a farm and how these values translate into the business world, particularly at Boeing. The importance of core values and behaviors in leadership is highlighted, along with personal anecdotes about career progression and family interactions with aviation.

What foundational values did the speaker learn from his upbringing that contribute to great leadership?

• Hard work, integrity, and respect for others

• Networking and social skills

• Technical skills and innovation

• Financial acumen and risk-taking

How does the speaker suggest these values are integrated at Boeing?

• Through financial incentives

• Through mandatory training sessions

• By creating a competitive environment

• By codifying them into enduring values and behaviors

What was the speaker's father's reaction to his career progression at Boeing?

• He was indifferent to the speaker's career

• He fully understood and supported it

• He was critical of the speaker's choices

• He was confused about what the speaker actually did

What does the speaker's mother do when she encounters issues with airplanes?

• She writes letters to the airline

• She calls the speaker to complain about Boeing

• She only complains when flying on an Airbus

• She never flies on airplanes

What is the speaker's mother's opinion about flying on Boeing planes?

• She dislikes flying on Boeing planes

• She loves flying on Boeing planes

• She has no preference between Boeing and Airbus

• She prefers not to fly at all