Each of us, or maybe just most of us, has a parental figure who looms large in our day-to-day lives. I know I do. My tall, imposing father held us kids to high standards, and for the most part we benefited mightily from these great expectations. As I grew up, I would project onto other authority figures the attributes that so defined my father — sometimes at my own peril.
Gear Up: Flying the Boss
Key Takeaways:
- The author consistently projected a parental figure role onto authority figures, a dynamic that profoundly shaped his perception of his chief pilot, Paul Proffett.
- An early reprimand from Paul, despite his otherwise supportive nature, solidified his role as a definitive authority figure in the author's mind, leading to a more cautious and respectful approach to his job.
- Paul Proffett served as a wise, experienced, and subtle mentor whose guidance, professional advice, and quiet leadership deeply influenced the author's career and remained a significant presence even after retirement.
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