

563: Dr. Mike Massimino - A NASA Astronaut's Guide To Achieving The Impossible, Building Excellent Teams, Tweeting From Space, and Earning Your Dream Job
Jan 15, 2024
Dr. Mike Massimino, NASA Astronaut, shares his journey to becoming an astronaut, including overcoming rejections and a medical disqualification. He discusses the power of passion, the impact of seeing Earth from space, and the challenges of sending the first tweet from space. Mike emphasizes the importance of trust, teamwork, and preparation in achieving mission success. He also reflects on fear, sacrifice, commitment, and the qualities of astronauts.
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Lead By Example Under Poor Leadership
- Lead by example when your boss doesn't prioritize people; keep doing what you believe is right.
- Be patient and survive likely leadership turnover or future opportunities to move on.
Build The Four Trusts
- Trust your gear, trust your training, and trust your team before undertaking critical actions.
- These three trusts build into trusting yourself so you can execute with confidence.
Competence Plus Character
- Selection depends on technical competence plus interpersonal fit and passion for the program.
- By interview time panels seek who will integrate, contribute, and endure the work's anonymity.