<p><em>"Managers of people, are really not people who are hired to just manage work. They are hired to inspire and lead people toward a goal. You cannot be a successful manager of people if you never figure out how to inspire and lead. A team looks for a vision from a leader. And you can't lead people to any kind of success if you don't have a clear picture of what success would look like." - </em>T.M. Herrington</p><p><br></p><p><em>'Cleared for Takeoff, The Runway to Effective Leadership'</em> is a delightful and valuable mix of storytelling, which covers different aspects of leadership. Stetson hats, loud boots, and passion for aviation, Todd Michael Herrington's career followed in the footsteps of both of his grandfathers, who flew in the US Army Air Corps during the war.</p><p><br></p><p>Each chapter of this book offers a different aspect of leadership, from having and communicating your vision to developing goals and a plan in order to succeed - learned from the author's time with Delta. Readers can reflect and apply actionable insights, that include:</p><p><br></p><p>*The Importance of Vision&nbsp;</p><p>*Setting Goals (Not Deadlines)&nbsp;</p><p>*Do Not Plan to Fail&nbsp;</p><p>*Communicating Expectations&nbsp;</p><p>*Setting Course Correction&nbsp;</p><p>*Team Communication</p><p><br></p><p>An engineer by trade and a founder of <span style="color: rgba(28, 63, 105, 1)">Delta Flight Products, LLC</span> Herrington shares instrumental gems learned during his time at <span style="color: rgba(28, 63, 105, 1)">Delta Air Lines</span>. Taught to lead teams in the business environment, to use great vision, and effectively communicate, <em>Cleared for Takeoff, The Runway to Effective Leadership</em> offers polished leadership principles and practices.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>