This chapter explores the early life and formative experiences of a prominent leader, emphasizing their upbringing in a large family and the influences that ignited their passion for leadership. It details their initial professional journey through finance and the accounting sector, leading to their pivotal decision to join Delta Air Lines amid the complexities of the airline industry post-9/11. The narrative highlights the importance of resilience, company culture, and lessons learned from navigating significant challenges in the travel sector.
Ed Bastian is one of the most accomplished leaders in the world today. He is the CEO of Delta Air Lines, a role he has held since 2016, and he has been a leader at the company for over 25 years. During Ed’s time as CEO, Delta has become the world’s most awarded airline, including being named the top-ranked airline by Wall Street Journal, Fortune and others. He was recently named Chief Executive magazine’s 2023 Chief Executive of the Year.
In this classic episode, Ed joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss his leadership career, how he thinks about Delta's strategy and market position, how to build a world-class global culture, and much more.
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