But then it gets very specific. Now, it's also, that's the power of being naive too, is that I had no idea what it was going to take. That stuff completely leaves your mind and you're right into the task. In Good Condition. That was the basketball team, not the football team, but it's still the athletic department. They don't know when their last game's going to be. John Foley:It wasn't about calling out somebody yet. What if I knew this back when I was on the team? Jeff:Let's back up just again. John Foley:It's a double edged sword. But it's unsustainable because a human being only has so much capacity to do that thing. An 18 year journey that began after a visit to an airshow as a young boy peaked when he was selected to join elite Blue Angels squadron. Because now that you're not flying, aren't there some activities you're like, I suck at this? What I've learned is, it's like two sides of the same coin, operational excellence, process, briefs, debriefs, preparation, focus, trust, and then you add in this glad to be here mindset. The foundation of elite performance is the . I think that's, what's going to happen with Georgia tonight, and I think you and I are going to be prognosticators, extraordinaire here in few weeks when this thing airs, because Georgia's going to suck them, get them dogs going. Maybe it's a deliverable on work. Jeff:Okay, so let's back up a little bit. Whichever podcast platform you enjoy, were already there. John Foley:Yeah. I think, when I joined the team, and at the end of your comments, everybody said, "Glad to be here." Then you get in the cockpit and you see we're moving like crazy. Stay up-to-date on new opportunities & community stories. And behind many of those awe-inspiring stunts and scenes was John Foley, Blue Angels pilot, entrepreneur, real estate investor, public speaker, and all-around inspiring human being. There's limiting beliefs and there's liberating beliefs. Is that part of the process of being focused? It didn't mean I didn't question myself in between. Because we've already each other on the G of go. I don't mind that. When you're riding your motorcycle or when you're dropping in on a steep cliff, that's the pocket. I'm so glad that we could share, and that you guys, your community, your audience is so powerful, and they've got stories that are way more powerful than ours when it comes to overcoming adversity and making a difference, and that's what I want to acknowledge, is that everybody has a great story. Each year the team typically selects three tactical (fighter or fighter/attack) jet pilots, two support officers and one Marine. I was so inspired from his . I think the challenge tonight is that Georgia got their asses handed to them by Alabama, right? I mean, athletes don't know that. What's the minuses? You don't start flying 36 inches, 18 inches from another jet. He demonstrates how learning to focus prepares individuals for action and increases successful outcomes. Then you start landing jets on aircraft carriers. Jeff:Well, they are. I've taught myself to block out distractions. The team, composed of six Navy and one Marine Corps demonstration pilot, fly Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornets . Erik Weihenmayer:Or you get internal with yourself and you start making mistakes or something, like how pitchers in pro baseball get in a slump or something. 10 Frame Work and 10 Dynamics of Debrief Wallet Cards. So, you get to see us closing our eyes. Erik Weihenmayer:John, backing up, one thing I kind of missed in my thought process talking to you was, you were on that track to be a Blue Angel, and you talked about your dad who was an officer. It's important to know, it's easy to kill yourself. Generally, how did I feel? I wasn't even thinking about this, but I was kind of flirting with this idea of, being in the military, being a blue angel, I could imagine that your heart gets left behind because you have to be perfect. I want to do stuff that I've never done before, and I didn't know how to do it. Just stop in the present moment because your mind's taking you somewhere where you don't want to go. They knew it. Not that I was out of parameters that I didn't clear. I feel grateful and a lot of pride for the men and women who are doing that. It's not happening. I really do. I think if you were to ask Erik and I, when we were 15 years old, do you want to ascend to the highest climbing level and climb Everest? 500 mph with former Blue Angels pilot John Foley 00:00 01:06:31 about the episode Happy 2022 everyone. I have all this. I got this meeting after this. That's what I was feeling. If someone missed something, then you point it out to them. We're constantly in a state of training. John Foley:Okay. You are not going in the midway." Then I went out and I tried it. Now I'm getting more scared, and the brain's talking to you, right? Then the other thing you got a chance to do, and this is very unique with the Blue Angels, is you got to admit your own mistakes first. Half the pilots are new every year. And now my mind, I'm out of that heightened state of awareness, and I actually drop down a state, check out the three dimensional world, and then I can pull myself back in. Learn from people who have done it, and there's a combination of process and mindset. It comes with practice and it comes with the awareness. How has it impacted your life? Glad To Be Hereoffers apurpose greater than self, which galvanizes people and focuses individuals and teams on WHY they do what they do. You're not doing this. But I spent six months working for three for that individual learning the business. But the point is, is there's a lot more that is intangible, that sits within us, and that's exactly what you captured right there. I climb out of the jet. Does the gratitude negate that or overtake that in some way? There must be a lot of things like that, that you've really tried to take with you from being a Blue Angel. That's just a one sentence. You surprised me in so many different ways, but I wouldn't imagine that glad to be here, other than just the realization like, holy, man, I lived through some things. John is a former lead solo pilot of the Blue Angels, where he consistently performed in an extreme, high-stakes environment, flying an F-18 at speeds of more than 500 miles per hour and in formations as close as 18 inches apart. You're a student pilot, man. Print page You finally get in the airplane and that's totally different. In 1997 he started working at Citysearch, an online city guide later bought by Ticketmaster. Maybe I don't, I don't know, but I pull my heart away and just focus clinically as to what's going on. I had an entrepreneurial company, and the first one blew up. John Foley -Blue Angel. It snaps me out of that downward spiral. Erik Weihenmayer:Jeff, Imma slap you on the back. So, it's that front end and maybe the backend, the pre and the post is where the heart really truly has to exist. I take a break. Join Erik and Jeff for this high energy chat with John Foley. It goes, woo. Because I've never put the work in. But you add in bad weather on a ship. Blue Angels' John "Gucci" Foley. Erik Weihenmayer:My hands sweat, my hand shake. Right. The larger clubs are Hells Angels MC, Outlaws MC and Satans Slaves MC.. Like the vast majority of one percenter motorcycle clubs, the Blue Angels Motorcycle Club predominately ride Harley Davidson motorcycles. Glad To Be Here is a mindset that enables higher performance. His passion and. I have what I call my glad to be here wake up, and a glad to be here reboot. I'm not. The National Naval Aviation Museum is open Monday through Sunday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. to current Department of Defense (DoD) ID cardholders. In the SEC. So, I can visually show people what we're talking about, and they get to see it. He called me up, and we were actually using some of the video I'm in. By visiting To me, the easiest ones or relationships, whether they're personal or not. John Foley:I mean, that's what saying. You're flying six inches apart from each other. 301, taxi you over to the six pack, shut it down. I was doing the Red Bull thing, how Red Bull created air races. 0 bids. I'll go off there to get very clear on how long I can hold my focus because I need a break. So, coming around, and I go down again a third time, bolter again. With his signature Glad to be Here mantra, Foley discusses the power behind gratitude as a way of thinking, working, and living. Erik Weihenmayer:Does the glad to be here, the gratitude somehow abate or change the game on the pressure of high performing people? It went well today. It can mean so many different things depending on who you ask and what day of the week it is. I keep wanting to back up just a little bit, but I've just got to understand this. So Nick Saban and Alabama brought me in a few years ago. Then the environment, I think what's critical about flow states is the higher you challenge yourself, you increase the environment, and you guys have to tell me if this is true in climbing, but it isn't flying, is one of two things are going to happen. Even the, if you've ever seen a briefing of the Blue Angels, the boss's tone of his voice is exactly what we're going to experience together. I had a better snap the first time, whatever. I think Erik also, and I, have had many, many conversations because we practice as well, but I wish I would've had that skillset back when things were really, really hectic, whether it was climbing or life or anything else, but I didn't really know it. I'm telling you, it's probably like climbing whatever the roughest pitch you went up. You get to see us visualizing. Jeff:Yeah, or kayaking, right? These are two of the best programs and that's why they're in the finals. I mean, there are people who can teach breathing and meditation effectively, that have been doing it for years and years. Because a lot of times you can be off but you're still within parameters. When you were going through that process, John's like 12 years old and he's committed, I'm going to be a pilot, and all Now you're going to be the best pilot, you're going to be this best pilot. I think that's so critical. I know Erik, you don't always see this, okay. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. I think that Georgia has the advantage. Jeff:Okay. They also, Kirby Smart, he worked under coach Saban, so I actually think George's favorite. This boat is moving up and down. If you acknowledge that empathy, that compassion, and then actually take the action to reach out to them, amen. John Foley:I think that's important in anything we're learning. The reboot is basically first awareness. Some days you're just glad to be alive, but rarely, it meant that. The bottom line is I knew how it worked, I knew how to do it, but I didn't know why it worked now. I feel like when I'm in the middle of a code, I pull my heart away. So, the idea of calling somebody out is not the first stage. But you're exactly right, that's exactly the zone I'm in when I'm in a maneuver. I'll never forget the radio call. Let's see what you got. Boom. John Foley:Sometimes that bar is raised by weather. John Foley:Well, I was the second one. Yeah. Visit our updated, Distributor/Logistics Provider of the Year, Food Automation & Manufacturing (FA&M) Conference & Expo. How do you increase that sense of focus? I think that's what's unique about the Blue Angels and why it's such a great metaphor for a company and a high performance team is we do this every year with new people. What we can do is focus. I mean, of course, I want to continue to grow and continue to learn in areas that, like we said earlier, JB, if I can teach someone how to meditate, how to focus now, like I speak to of sports teams all the time. As I contemplate the trajectory of, say my climbing career, my speaking career, the things that I do with my family and everything, I contemplated a whole lot more because all those marbles in the jar, there's just fewer of them. John Foley:Yeah. What I am trying to teach is show you, is how to be a better team member, how to focus better, how to be prepared, how to be more open and honest in your debriefs, how to lay it on the table so that your teammates can grow and you can grow. The fifth and sixth jet fly in solo formation. help you have the best experience while on the site. Now, do I get it perfect? Never will because of the nuances in it. Foley eventually got swept up in the dot-com boom, which had spread to Los Angeles from San Francisco. You're flying small prop planes. I still remember this to this day as we're talking, I can visualize it. I think the question JB asked is, do you choose that or does the market, or the job choose it for you? You're a pocket flow guy. Yeah, and let me tell you the story, is my dad was an army officer and he took me to an air show when I was 12-years-old. joined the Blue Angels in 1990, served as the narrator, the. And I'm going to say, wow, that was a really awesome conversation. John Foley:Yeah. You're not sick of them dogs? Sir John Foley (British Army officer) (born 1939), former Chief of Defence Intelligence and Lieutenant-Governor of Guernsey John D. Foley (1918-1999), American bomber gunner in World War II John H. Foley (1839-1874), American soldier and Medal of Honor recipient John Foley (major) (1813-1881), Irish-born soldier and merchant Religion [ edit] This goes quick. So, you're trying to keep your airplane within a three inch circle on the other airplane. John Foley shares how management can stimulate performance by creating a culture that values expression of gratitude and appreciationfor opportunities, co-workers, and clients. We actually can only focus on one thing at one time, but because it's like a movie, you have different frames, we're seeing things in frames. Jeff:See, that's the PhD level of what we're talking about right there. Then you actually back out, you stabilize and you come back in. But I would say first off, Erik, we were making tons of mistakes flying. But the point is that-. He shows how to create buy-in and commitment for a teams vision and goals, leading to clarity that drives execution decisions. Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing, This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. I could find out, okay, these are how I prepare and all this, but all it takes me is one minute listening to you, or Erik, and I realize, these guys have done it. I was going to say a normal pilot, and then I realized there's no such thing as normal carrier pilots. Even like right now, as we're talking, am I thinking about, well, when is this over? John "Gucci" Foley, a U.S. Navy aviator and Blue Angels pilot, John "unpacks" the special mindset and practical framework for achieving High Performance and sustaining a true Culture of Excellence. I'm going to be proactive. I remember, Mark, 12-years-old, my dad took me to an air show. By closing this banner, scrolling this page, clicking a link, or continuing to browse this site, you agree to this use. Yeah, because that would be, it's like, what if you go around and do the general feel, and a guy's like, God doesn't own it? They are one of the largest one percenter motorcycle clubs in the United Kingdom. I know it'll happen. Okay? You didn't get it for all you know. What's wrong? I'm so glad there's such a similarity here, and that's why I've been looking forward to talking with you is we've never flown a perfect air show. Do we have the right setup? I know there's difficulty and I'm aware of it. We go around the table and everybody first gets a chance to say that, the general safe. Just what we're doing right here. There are few examples where this is more dramatically demonstrated than with the Blue Angels. Then the referee crew, I had spoken to the referee crew beforehand, and they got selected as the best individual. They can't do it forever. And thanks to all of you for listening. John Foley:JB, more from, I'd say, a psychiatrist standpoint or psychological standpoint. But it was a dream that I remember in my heart. John Foley:It's actually really cool because the ECS, the environmental control system, it almost feels like a vacuum. He also explains a process that he believes is the primary key to continuous improvement and exceptional growth. My big change came from leaving the Navy. I don't know. I love it because I'm in front of groups all the time blah, blah, blah. No one has to teach you how to visualize. What are we going to do going forward? Erik Weihenmayer:And does that lead sometimes to reaching out to a friend or something like that, somebody who you know is hurting or struggling or just needs you? To me, those can be fear based, they can hold you back, as compared to just saying, I'm going to try this, I'm going to be smart about it, but I'm going to try it. My name is Erik Weihenmayer. And then you're going to be the best of the best. The inspiration our keynote speaking and consulting provides,supported by experience and a proven process, enables people to closethe performancegap and transform energy into focused action. John Foley:Oh yeah. John Foley, a former naval aviator with the Blue Angels was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about the coordinated flyover of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut with the Thunderbirds. Yes, there's process, there's procedures. He did a couple tours in Vietnam. We all know the science behind appreciation and gratitude, how it changes the way your brain thinks, the neurons fire and all that. You have to be focused, but if your heart isn't in it, if you're not doing it for what I call a purpose larger than self, then it's not the same. He is the former lead solo pilot of the Blue Angels, Bestselling Author of Fearless Success, an expert in the How of High Performance teams and 'The Guru of Gratitude.'. All Rights Reserved. Scared to me means I'm aware, I'm present. At a recent sales kick-off, I had the pleasure to listen to John Foley (call sign Gucci) who was a Naval Aviator, Blue Angel pilot and Stanford Business School graduate. Jeff:I think you're right. You know what I mean? That's where you go, okay, what is it going to take to get to where I want to go? Here are the suggestions we received and where we donated (click through to view) . I remember my daytime went well. John Foley:No, actually, Erik, it's just the opposite. It's at an angle. I think, even more important, is in the briefing room, if you have ever been to one of my presentations, you see, I take people into our preparation. So, we have the rotation that's planned. I'm not qualified. Yeah, me too. I'm not waiting to see if the boss's airplane moves or not. It's not straight and leveled. For me, I do it with video. John Foley:What I realized with all science that's out there on gratitude and appreciation is just how powerful that mindset is for performance, how you can actually increase performance with this mindset. He says, "You know those orders to the midway? This is built around tactical or strategic CenterPoints. So, yes, I think that's the glad to be here. I know I need to execute on this command. All Rights Reserved BNP Media. Climbing, flying jets, that's not hard. You're you're in that focused state. He received his commission as an Officer in 1997. Actually, the glad to be here is a proactive way to not only snap you out of that downward spiral. But I do remember that distinct moment. John. John Foley:Oh, I like what you're saying, Jeff. John Foley:No, it's great. The Blue Angel: Directed by Edward Dmytryk. Well, I was going to ask, speaking, I mean, you and I are both out there, and Jeff too, at the highest levels. When you call them out, because you did all that front load work of, I really care about you, you're my colleague and I love you, how do you do that effectively when you call someone you out and say, "You screwed up," but without doing it in a threatening way? If you do not agree to the use of cookies, you should not navigate I flew at 500 miles per hour in formations nearly 18" | 18 comments on LinkedIn The Blue Angels have the unique ability to highlight the importance of naval aviation while honoring its historical significance. Why am I doing something, and why does it matter? Captain Steve Foley, a native of Dolton, Illinois, enlisted in the Navy in 1983 and rose to the enlisted rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer. With Curd Jrgens, May Britt, Theodore Bikel, John Banner. All right. If you've ever been at an air show, it's visceral, right? John Foley was a solo pilot for the Blue Angels aerobatic formation, a Sloan Fellow at the Stanford School of Business, a Gratitude Guru, and an expert on "how to" in high performing teams. That's a start. It exists. I'm not sure if most people can get their heads around what that looks like. You give, then you learn, and you grow. John Foley:I just said, holy cow, I can do this because it's a value to others. It allows you to sort of get You're a flow guy, right? I'm going to actually have a voice command and I'll actually move. Because I said the same thing. All of a sudden, the light bulb went off. As lead solo pilot of the heralded Blue Angels, keynote speaker John Foley had to consistently perform as part of team in an intense, high-stakes environment. In that unexplored terrain between those dark places we find ourselves in summit, exists a map. PENSACOLA, Fla. - The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, released their 2023 air show schedule at the International Council of Air Shows convention, Dec. 7, 2021. This fosters gratitude and new perspectives to recognize opportunities versus simply focusing on challenges. John Foley:But what hits me is, oh, okay, well, do I have the right personnel behind it? John Foley:See, that's a big difference. John Foley:Now, having said that, I still get out and do it. I mean, just take the complexity of what some people would think would be hard, which is landing an airplane, which I don't think so. To answer your question, is I definitely believe we can't multitask. What does John Foley suck at? I get energy through my fingertips, but I don't get paralyzed by fear by speaking. I mean, it's just not meant to be. Vintage Old Foley James Kent Cake slice , Pale blue rose details in gold filigree, Made in England #2007185. John is a former lead solo pilot of the Blue Angels, a Sloan Fellow at Stanford School of Business, a top rated Keynote Speaker to over 1500 organizations worldwide, 'Gratitude Guru', bestselling author and expert in the "how" of high performance teams. However, if we were to look at success as improvement upon what ever it is you are, whether that be your life, your career, or your business, then there. Erik Weihenmayer:Hey, everybody. Am I waking up this morning? I think that's when you know you're in the zone, but here's the other thing, the minute you start realizing that, you're now losing focus, right? If I'm complacent, that's what I got to worry about. Nov 3, 2020. So, you must have those clear mentors, direct mentors, but also maybe some accidental mentors. I remember, I had to think that night had to do some self-reflection and not get overwhelmed, and just realize, you know what? John Foley:Yeah, you got it. John Foley:A couple of things. Erik and I are like old aged salty mountain guys. $ 9.99. I'm not good enough. Or is it different? Jeff:Yeah, but it's also more than just fun. Right? He retired from active duty after 27 years of distinguished service and joined Check-6, a global leader in optimized performance and safety solutions serving the most demanding industries, where he directed business development and corporate strategy for the North American Division. Jeff:I'm just, I'm trying to get my head around that though, because in a way, I think maybe we frame things up to see its either clinical precision or its emotion love, and sort of heart. Erik Weihenmayer:John, you guys were talking about these parameters, but how big of a can you make? So, I like to put a nuance in there, Erik, and that's about being scared. To be present with you guys right now. That you were appreciative of or that you enjoyed. I'm thinking about climbing. It's been a struggle to live what I call a no barriers life, to define it, to push the parameters of what it means. John Foley:Yeah. Erik Weihenmayer:Yeah, so what Analyze me here. I never met him, but he was a huge mentor. I actually think most of my flying was emotional. Let's continue to help others, serve others with that. I had a team briefing this morning. It's moving away from you. And here is in the present moment, right? Now you can go straight precision, straight clinical once you're in that moment. Do you get the same, is that the same for you in front of a big audience? Maybe he didn't understand he was out of parameter, right? I hated it, it sucked. I've never given a public speech in that regard before. To answer your question, from the ground, we've had spectators, they go, "Looks like you guys aren't even moving." I constantly want to learn, and I don't want to beat myself up in the learning. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Jeff:You're welcome for all that work I've done with you. John Foley:It's exactly that, but it's not just the coffee, right? I'm okay with being scared. When people are deeply engaged in their work and feel valued, they are more productive and effective, leading to a positive impact on the bottom-line. That's even worse. It took me 18 years, and I did. It builds confidence, and your teammates go, okay. they have even more significance to me today. Don't you wish you would've had that back when you were doing all these crazy maneuvers. Jeff:My cousin wouldn't want to fight you for that one. You're not good enough.". Having developed a strong bond with his opposing solo, Ken Switzer, for the 1992 season, the two explored implementing new maneuvers including the Section High Alpha Pass and the Solo Section Take-Off. Is that what I think the states that we got into, no one taught me how to visualize. I liked it. The best climbers in the world, back when Erik and I climbed Everest, not necessarily could climb Everest. Erik Weihenmayer:I just imagine that the heart piece might almost get in the way. Erik Weihenmayer:I lose my sort of my micro coordination. The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. I could sense the space between my heartbeats. Thatsthewayukshop. As a Blue Angel, John consistently performed in an extreme, high-stakes environment, flying at speeds of more than 500 miles per hour in formations as close as 18 inches apart. So, I was thinking of the bigger picture of the flying. John consistently performed in an extreme, high-stakes environment, flying at speeds of more than 500 miles per Foley, the former lead solo pilot of the Navy's elite Blue Angels shares their process and mind-set for achieving the highest level of performance. John Foley:Oh, well, tons of them. You know what the biggest one, Erik? I didn't realize what I realize now, how powerful that really was. He has been a venture capitalist and technology investor for nearly 40 years, co-founding Technology Crossover Ventures and serving as General Partner since June 1995. Not that I'm telling you, you're not good enough. There's a lot of opportunity here. Absolutely. I was doing it before them. GLAD TO BE HERE T-Shirt Black. Second night landing, I miss all the wires, it's called the bolter. Erik Weihenmayer:That's part, back to the gratitude thing, because you were grateful to be there and growing with this person. John Foley:You learn first off, your emergency procedures, you practice on simulators. Like, they take you under their wing and they say And you're expressing gratitude, and because of that, they want to work with you more, right? Maybe when you're learning, it's afoot. Jeff:That's sweet of you to talk about me like that, bro. I believe, in all our jobs, we got to paint the picture of what the extreme looks like first. John Foley:Thumper and I, two opposing solos. I'm going to learn this. I had done really well in all the other phases, and this is the last phase. Honestly, JB. I think the first thing, Erik, that I've learned over time is I like to say there's two beliefs. John Foley:It makes a big difference. I just don't need to do it at the level I used to. That's the training part, as compared to trying to hide something. To survive in those circumstances he relied on a culture of high trust, leadership and teamwork. I've gotten the chance to ascend Mount Everest, to climb the tallest mountain in every continent, to kayak the Grand Canyon, and I happen to be blind. We've become good friends. There's the transcendence of that. I'm going to guess ask, were you doing breathwork and meditation when you were with the Blue Angels or is this-. It was an emotional click that said, I'm going to do that now. Glad To Be Hereis a mindset that enables higher performance. I have been training. John Foley:I think the first part of focus is you got to block out the distractions. So, I got to go straight Georgia. It's taken on a whole new ethos since then. John Foley:And you learn from them. and cookie policy to learn more about the cookies we use and how we use your The Blue Angels announced six new team members overall. His message and personal stories, delivered with his trademark enthusiasm and charisma, emphasizes principles of trust, alignment, clarity and commitment, positioning individuals and teams to achieve and sustain higher levels of excellence than they ever dreamed possible. Bottomline is, we fly jets off aircraft carriers. There's a lot of crowds trying to get in there, the parking. So, we come from the instructor ranks usually. We brief every Monday mornings on the week and stuff. This is really the ethos of what we're talking about. 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