Take It High!

A Pilot's Primer to Lead, Succeed, and Achieve During Tough Times and Turmoil

By: John Tillison

Narrated by: John Tillison

Length: 3 hrs and 14 mins

Publisher's summary

Take It High! is a collection of real-life, down-in-the-trenches situations, scenarios, and snafus about how others, mostly pilots, have overcome obstacles, managed change, and achieved positive outcomes, in the face of adversity. From their experiences, you will be inspired by their stories, situations, and challenges. Ultimately, you learn how to:

• Find powerful solutions to overcome "hopeless" situations
• Become more confident in flight and on the ground
• Use simulation to build a positive mindset 
• Laser focus on major goals, destinations, and employment opportunities
• Encourage others to lead, succeed, and achieve

©2021 John Tillison (P)2021 John Tillison

You'll Never look at procrastinating the same way!

“As a commercial pilot, this book resonated with me. The stories and challenges are intriguing and well told. However, I found an unexpected treat from this book as it relates to the current challenges we face in the business world. From customer service to confidence, the author applies memorable flight solutions into the mix. The ending has a particularly poignant call to action (you’ll never look at procrastination quite the same!)”

Leadership ... and Life!

As a business person in fields vastly different from aviation, I found this book to be excellent - informational, interesting, and helpful. John Tillison uses aviation stories and examples to bolster his very relevant insights into habits, behaviors, and attitudes that we need to have to be successful in business and in life. His aviation parallels are very understandable to non-aviation folks and his topic material is so important for us all, whether it is a new concept or the gentle reminder that we all need. This should be considered in the category of 'Leadership' books, though it has lessons in it that can be applied to life's circumstances - especially in these turbulent, unpredictable times. This is an easy read, or, in my case, an easy listen, as I got the audio version. There were several points in the book where I had to pause, and just reflect how this point or advice really applied to a situation that I am in ... now.
Good stuff. He'd be an interesting chap to have lunch with, methinks.

Get Ready For The Flight Of Your Life!

John is an incredible coach and story teller! He kept me engaged at every turn. This series is full of real life stories that will move you to awaken your passion, dare you to take risks, and challenge you to take aim at the personal and business goals you desire. Pull the trigger!!

One inspiration after another!

Tillison penned a great series of stories to illustrate tips to live by. As a flight crew member, I especially can relate to the examples assembled in this positive power pack! Great practical tips to apply for improving every day life!

Inspirational, Motivational & Applicable, outstanding read!!

Tillison does an outstanding job of taking advice and techniques from some of the best coaches, motivational speakers, business leaders and everyday heroes and weaves them into a compelling thesis. John then uses aviation themes and events to deliver a truly entertaining operating manual for success. I highly recommend!!!

The moral of the story for adults

Very motivating,
John finds a story to tell that will relate to every type of person, no matter who you are or where your from. His stories brought me back to my childhood dreams. Made me want to fulfill all of my passions in life. John helped me to remember to dream, and dream big. We have today. Make the most of it.