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Lessons From the Cockpit: Why Culture Eats Checklists for Breakfast

In this episode of Safety Spotlight, we sit down with Jeff “Odie” Espenship, former A-10 Warthog pilot and founder of Target Leadership, for an unforgettable conversation about safety, culture, and the choices that define leadership.

Odie shares hard-earned lessons from 10,000 feet up and from rock bottom, revealing how the smallest decisions can change everything. His message is clear: safety isn’t about rules, it’s about character, empathy, and accountability when it matters most.

What You’ll Learn:

From Cockpit to Culture: How Odie went from airshows to safety keynotes, and why culture…

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