273. Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian: Lessons from the captain’s seat

Episode notes

Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines since 2016, speaks with our North America Chair and senior partner Eric Kutcher . After 25 years at Delta, including nearly a decade as CEO, Ed reflects on his journey leading the world's largest airline by revenue-and America's most recognized carrier, with more than 100,000 employees. The industry was hit hard by the pandemic, and he shares insights on what it takes to get through turbulent times, and keeping his people happy and invested in the company's success. Ed also talks about leading with the vulnerability to say, "I don't know," and the confidence to say, "We're going to figure it out".