About this episode
COVID brought CHAOS! It will also bring out two groups of people – those who will use it as a chance to grow and those who will bury their heads in the sand. I find it ironic that most of the opportunity comes during times of uncertainty…How many new businesses were started during the great recession? How many millions were minted during the Savings & Loan crisis? How many took advantage of a recent 30% stock market drop? It’s time to navigate the chaos and identify the opportunity. The winners are aggressively doing that now. The losers are those saying “I’m not making calls today…businesses are closed.” In this episode, I talk about why chaotic times are the best times to roll up our sleeves and dig in. If you’ve got your head in the sand, hoping for the best is not going to work, you have to be driving forward and getting out of your comfort zone . -Craig Picken Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode Winning or losing is determined by the mindset we find ourselves in. Many companies can restructure for the better: Now is the time to hire engineers, A&Ps and pilots – skill sets that were in short supply 12 months ago. Use this time to prepare to drive your business and career forward. As businesses shift in the chaos, there will be new opportunities. Learn More About Your Host: Co-founder and Managing Partner for Northstar Group, Craig is focused on recruiting senior level leadership, sales and operations executives for some of the most prominent companies in the aviation and aerospace industry. Clients include well known aircraft OEM’s, aircraft operators, leasing / financial organizations, and Maintenance / Repair / Overhaul (MRO) providers. Since 2009 Craig has personally concluded more than 150 executive searches in a variety of disciplines. As the only executive recruiter who has flown airplanes, sold airplanes AND run a business, Craig is uniquely positioned to build deep, lasting relationships with both executives and the boards and stakeholders they serve. This allows him to use a detailed, disciplined process that does more than pair the ideal candidate with the perfect opportunity, and hit the business goals of the companies he serves.