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Why Oscar Munoz advocates a people-centric approach to sustainability

Why Oscar Munoz advocates a people-centric approach to sustainability

FromSustainability In The Air


Why Oscar Munoz advocates a people-centric approach to sustainability

FromSustainability In The Air

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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Jun 29, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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In this episode, we talk to Oscar Munoz, former CEO of United Airlines and recently retired Executive Chairman of the airline’s board. Munoz shares insights from his new book, “Turnaround Time”, a deeply personal account of his time as CEO during which he led United’s remarkable comeback.On our podcast, he explains the pivotal role of empathy and trust in leadership, especially in navigating an organization through crises and fostering an innovative and inclusive culture for long-term success and sustainability.We’ll also hear about the value of diversity and inclusion; innovation during crises like COVID-19; and the future of aviation with sustainability and eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft) playing significant roles.If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversation we had with Scott Kirby, the current CEO of United Airlines. Kirby explains in detail how United Airlines is the carrier to look up to when it comes to sustainability strategy and investments. Check it out here.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It’s about time.Links & More:Turnaround Time by Oscar Munoz How United’s Oscar Munoz Bounced Back After a Heart Transplant - Fortune 2017 United Express Passenger Removal - WikipediaHow Former United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz Turned the Struggling Airline Around - Inc.com United's Busting Out the Big Bucks On Flying Taxis - Gizmodo Archer, United Airlines to Launch First eVTOL Air Shuttle - Airways Magazine How Scott Kirby is making United Airlines a global leader in sustainability - SimpliFlying 
Released:
Jun 29, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Welcome to Sustainability in The Air, the world’s first podcast dedicated to sustainable aviation. This show is brought to you by SimpliFlying, which has been helping build trust in travel for over a decade. The realm of sustainable aviation is going through a phase of rapid development - from new technologies to sustainable aviation fuel. Airline, airport and travel executives often struggle to make sense of what seems to be a Wild-West scenario. It's about time someone took the leadership to help make sense and guide the industry toward best practices for getting to net zero. It's about time we embarked on creating a sustainable future for the industry. The host of the show is Shashank Nigam, CEO of SimpliFlying. Each season of the podcast will have 10 episodes that will deep dive into issues impacting aviation and travel globally from a sustainability perspective. Episodes will be released on a weekly basis and each episode will feature a top airline or technology C-level executive who will share their organisation's journey to building a sustainable future. Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content about sustainable aviation visit our website simpliflying.com and join the movement. It’s about time.