Jeff "Bones" Bonner is a former Marine and Air National Guard combat fighter pilot, current airline captain, and Harvard-trained performance strategist who speaks and writes on leadership and continuous improvement.
Mentioned on the Show
Timestamps
(00:00:00) - Jeff “Bones” Bonner joins O’Brien McMahon on the People Business podcast to talk about continuous improvement and the Daily Debrief model
(00:02:54) - What is the path to becoming a fighter pilot?
(00:07:54) - What other lasting lessons from military life has Jeff carried into his post-military career?
(00:09:43) - When did the idea of debriefing first click?
(00:13:35) - What mindset helps someone mentally shift into debrief mode after a demanding performance?
(00:16:55) - The Daily Debrief model: what are the steps?
(00:18:06) - Why is gratitude a part of a debrief process?
(00:24:58) - What are the best practices for setting up a debrief session?
(00:38:03) - How does someone actually start using the model?
(00:40:01) - Aim for 1% better: incremental change; continual improvement.
(00:45:21) - Should a leader debrief and communicate it, or open it up for everyone to contribute?
(00:56:15) - How to start using the Daily Debrief model today and closing thoughts
