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The Tin Can Test: If you had to be locked in a tin can with someone (in space) for 6 months, who would you choose? And why?   This was the primary question NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration former Head of Astronaut Selection Anne Roemer was responsible to decide - so I quizzed her at Talent Summit 2024.   What are the qualities that define leadership selection for astronauts at NASA for a space shuttle mission?   Surprisingly, or not, technical ability does not feature.    The desired leadership qualities focus on these 4 (and 1 other) :   - Communication skills - Listening skills - Leadership and Followership - In equal measures - Analytic Decision-Making   But above all else: Humility   In my experience, Hubris and Ego destroy leadership capability more than any other character trait - and it is rarely, if ever, patrolled by organisations.    Would your leader pass the Tin Can test?    #leadership #followership #NASA #humility #talentsummit

Is marketing harder than rocket science? 🚀 Well, it depends on who you ask. Neil Hoyne, Google's Chief Strategist, asked an actual NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration scientist-turned-marketer and shared the story in his #OptimoveConnect2024 presentation. The full story ➡ https://lnkd.in/eErq-8u4

"Empathy is extraordinarily important... the need to support your senior professionals in a way you haven't..." "Leadership by example has never been more important." Catch this snippet of Mitchell E. Rudin of Savills North America and Dr. Alexandra Whitmire of NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration talking about empathy, not minimizing people's experiences, leadership, isolation/loneliness, work/life balance, and more. https://lnkd.in/eR9unqkH #Leadership #Awe #Resilience #MentalHealth #Wellbeing https://lnkd.in/eR9unqkH

🌟 Embracing Unity of Vision: A Lesson from NASA 🚀 There's a powerful story from NASA's early days that resonates deeply with me today. Legend has it that when a NASA janitor was asked what he was doing, he replied, "I'm sending a man to the moon." This simple yet profound statement encapsulates the essence of unity in vision that permeates great organizations. At NASA, from the engineers designing rockets to the janitors sweeping the floors, everyone understood and embraced the overarching goal of landing a man on the moon. Each person saw themselves as a crucial part of a larger mission, contributing their skills and dedication towards a shared objective. This story holds a mirror to today's dynamic organizations. In today's world of rapid change and complexity, maintaining unity of vision is more critical than ever. Organizations that succeed are those where every team member, from top management to frontline staff, understands the strategic direction and feels empowered to contribute towards it. Unity of vision fosters alignment, collaboration, and a sense of purpose among employees. It breaks down silos, enhances communication, and drives collective effort towards achieving ambitious goals. Just as every NASA employee, regardless of role, saw themselves as contributing to the moon landing, modern organizations thrive when each individual sees their role in advancing the organization's mission. As leaders and team members, let's remember the lesson from NASA's janitor. Let's strive to foster and maintain a clear, compelling vision that unites us all. By aligning our efforts towards a common purpose, we can achieve extraordinary results and propel our organizations towards new heights. #UnityOfVision #Teamwork #Leadership #OrganizationalSuccess #Inspiration

Notice any familiar faces? Trevor Abbott & Victoria Israel are Residents at The Garage building HaptE a startup that produces low-cost sensing gloves for data collection. In their spare time, they're getting nods from NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration for their inflatable metal solutions that have the potential to contribute to future moon missions.

"What is something you are good at, that we aren't currently leveraging?" — NASA's chief of knowledge running the question during one-on-one meetings within the organization. NASA introduced this role after several repeated disasters, highlighting the organization's struggle to learn from past mistakes. I believe that implementing this practice with your teams could reveal untapped potential and open up new areas for growth that you may not have previously considered. It's important to acknowledge that there is often a natural perspective gap between a manager and their team regarding personal strengths and weaknesses, which should be discussed and addressed in a constant manner.

Summer read for aspiring NASA engineers, a book by NASA’s Chief Engineer for Aeronautics at NASA HQ The Way of the Chief Engineer by Steven Hirshorn appears to provide the perfect balance of leadership tips while offering a behind-the-scenes understanding of NASA. Download it for free here: https://lnkd.in/eQ4dRVfR "NASA sets the bar high for its Chief Engineers, and Three Sigma Leadership explains those expectations in straightforward terminology. Each chapter provides familiar surroundings for engineers and speaks in their language, but also lays out the higher standard of leadership skills necessary to perform the job of a Chief Engineer."

Did you know that #PLM Road Map & PDT NA 2024 even have a rocket scientist on the agenda? Today’s Speaker Spotlight is on NASA’s Terry Hill, who will bring us down to earth with a presentation on NASA's #digital engineering journey. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3x1uVFj NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration #PLM CIMdata #digitalengineering

Q: How dizzy are you? A: I’m not dizzy. WE CAN TRAIN THE VESTIBULAR! **Fun fact: NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration used this video in several world presentations. Train everyone with a brain - like this. #VestibularTrainingServices #Athlete #Postconcussion #Brain #Balance #Training

#ElonMusk envisions a million people on Mars, the number needed, according to him, to create a self sustaining society on the #RedPlanet. Food is such an important physical and psychological part of being human. Yes NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration has grown some crops on the #ISS, but these wont be able to provide our new Martian Colony with the required Proteins and Nutrients. In Earth terms, feeding a million people will take an area of roughly 33,000Ha. Yes, granted there are better ways to do it, but feeding this colony will be very difficult. Our question today is simple: How will we feed a million people without support from Earth (we want to be self sustaining right)? Who is taking the lead in answering this question?