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Elliott Management Calls for Special Meeting at Southwest Airlines Elliott Management just announced its plan to call a special meeting at Southwest Airlines, potentially as early as next week. This move comes after the airline's recent board shakeup and just days before its investor meeting. Elliott is seeking to replace CEO Bob Jordan and executive chairman Gary Kelly, citing the need for "competent new leaders" to chart the company's future. The activist investor has put forward a slate of ten directors, comprising airline executives and former regulators. The move highlights the growing pressure on Southwest to address its operational challenges and restore profits. Recently, the airline unveiled significant changes to its business model, including assigned seating and red-eye flights. What do you think about this development? #SouthwestAirlines #ElliottManagement #AirlineIndustry #Leadership #CorporateGovernance"

What's New to TheStreet... ✈️Big Changes Ahead for Southwest Airlines!🏛️ Southwest Airlines Executive Chairman Gary Kelly is set to step down next year amidst a major board shake-up. With pressure from an activist investor, the airline is gearing up for a transformative phase. How will this impact the future of Southwest? Share your thoughts below!💬⬇️ 👉🏻Follow New To The Street for more! #southwestairlines #leadership #change #aviationnews #investor #businessupdate #innovation #businessnews #business #news #newtothestreet

Spirit Airlines’ Chapter 11 filing highlights the delicate balance of bankruptcy communications - reassuring customers, addressing investor concerns, and maintaining employee trust. While Spirit’s messaging offers strong examples of change comms, as Vested Managing Director Ted Birkhahn notes, delivering on promises will be critical to restoring trust and rebuilding the brand. Check out the full article from Ragan Communications and PR Daily for insights on how to navigate tough financial disclosures effectively. https://lnkd.in/eXhkiYnc #Communications #CrisisComms #Leadership

Sechel Ventures Partners LLC just published a thought-provoking piece on BSchools titled "Boeing’s Latest Crisis: MBA Professors Weigh In." This article features insights from leading Yale University MBA professors who analyze Boeing’s current challenges and discuss strategic solutions from a business leadership perspective. This is a must-read for business professionals, MBA students, and anyone interested in corporate crisis management. #BoeingCrisis #BusinessStrategy #MBA #CrisisManagement #Leadership #Yale #Boeing #FAA

🔥 This 5M view by Roger Martin (former Dean of Rotman) Video completely changed how I think about strategy vs planning. Key insight that hit hard: Most "strategic planning" has nothing to do with actual strategy. Here's why this matters: Planning = listing activities you control (hiring, building, launching) Strategy = making choices that position you to WIN The perfect example? Southwest Airlines. While other carriers were busy planning routes and schedules, Southwest had a real strategy: Point-to-point flights only Single aircraft type (737s) No meals Direct online bookings Result? They grew from a tiny regional player to America's largest airline by passenger miles. 💡 The uncomfortable truth: Strategy requires accepting uncertainty. You can't prove it will work in advance. But as Roger says: "If you plan, that's a way to guarantee losing. If you do strategy, it gives you the best possible chance of winning." What do you think? Are you planning or strategizing? #Strategy #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #Innovation

Air travel demand is breaking records but airline profits are not! With high operating costs, fierce competition, and economic volatility it is rare that #airlines can be #profitable and maintain it! These three airlines are the bosses of the #aviation industry. To know more check out the video -

What happened to Spirit Airlines? One of the most popular carriers in the United States has filed for bankruptcy - the latest in a long line of headaches for the company since the COVID-19 pandemic. Spirit simply couldn't recover from the pandemic as the market changed around it. Let's explore the reasons why. https://lnkd.in/dxWAwhFk #corporate #governance #business #leadership #Spiritairlines #bankruptcy #market

💬 “The insights and support Allison provided were instrumental in aligning our leadership team and driving significant growth in our business.” - Ryan Frasier There’s something truly special about privately held, family-owned businesses. They’re built on passion, resilience, and a deep sense of legacy that often spans generations. It’s an honor to help these businesses overcome their unique challenges, align their leadership, and reach new heights. My mission has always been to empower these leaders to think strategically, act deliberately, and achieve sustainable growth. Seeing the transformation of teams like Ryan’s is exactly why I love what I do! If you’re leading a family business and want to explore how to unlock your team’s full potential, let’s connect. Together, we can transform your vision into a thriving reality. 🚀 #DeliberateDirections #FamilyBusiness #LeadershipAlignment #BusinessGrowth

Business aviation isn’t just about flying—it’s powered by incredible professionals in nonflying roles who keep the industry running smoothly. From operations to maintenance and management, these often-overlooked positions are critical to success. This latest story in Business Aviation Insider spotlights insights from industry leaders like Greg Hamelink, James Elston, Kellie Rittenhouse, CAM, Andrew Kiehl, and NBAA's Stewart D..

It takes a lot of guts to own up to a mistake and accept the consequences. Accountability is a crucial component of the C-Suite tool belt. Dave Calhoun, the embattled CEO of #Boeing, demonstrated the right leadership in dealing with the recent safety and quality issues. He handled the crisis with transparency and humility. There’s a lot we can learn from Dave. I had the great pleasure of meeting Dave back in 2005/06 while I was CEO of The Dial Corporation and Dave was CEO of Nielsen. There we were - two graduates of The Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech. Two guys who began their careers as Financial Management Program (FMP) graduates of The General Electric Company. I see a lot of value in being open, honest, and leading with humility. But it also takes courage to be that way in the face of mistakes on your shift and before your shift began. That’s something all of us can learn from and apply. #Leadership #TeamLeader