“Authentic and inspirational, Never Fly Solo is a winning formula for successful leadership that everyone in business should read.”
Howard Putnam, former CEO of Southwest Airlines and author of The Winds of Turbulence
In Never Fly Solo: Lead with Courage, Build Trusting Partnerships, and Reach New Heights in Business, Robert “Waldo” Waldman draws from his experience as a combat pilot to explain why strong professional relationships are essential for long-term success.
He explores how preparation and mutual support allow teams to function under pressure and adapt to uncertainty.
The book is structured around four core values: integrity, accountability, service, and excellence. Waldo shows how these principles guide effective decision-making and strengthen the bonds between colleagues.
His personal stories, drawn from both military and business settings, provide context for how these values apply to real challenges.
Waldo offers practical advice for building trust and working through high-stakes situations. He encourages leaders to communicate with clarity and create environments where people feel responsible for each other’s success.
His focus remains on the actions and habits that lead to stronger teams.
The central message is that meaningful success depends on the quality of relationships, not on individual effort alone.
Never Fly Solo offers a disciplined perspective on leadership shaped by real-world experience.
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