Скачать или смотреть SE01E12 | Leadership Lessons Under Pressure | with Leonid Naboyshchikov

Leonid Naboyshchikov went from counterterrorism operations in Southeast Asia to leading teams in the US space program. In this conversation, he breaks down how high-stakes fieldwork shaped his approach to servant leadership, building trust in distributed teams, and keeping people connected to mission over decades-long timelines.
We dig into why only one in five aerospace employees are under 35, the unsexy but critical roles that make launches possible, how AI is changing space operations without replacing human judgment, and what it really takes to make working on rockets in Huntsville as appealing as coding in Silicon Valley. Leo shares straight talk on soft skills gaps in young hires, the intersection of civil, commercial, and defense space sectors, and why the space industry needs to get better at telling its story.

Key topics covered:
Leadership under pressure and servant leadership principles
Managing distributed teams in post-COVID work environments
Mission-focused culture and long-term team motivation
Attracting young talent to aerospace careers
Communication and soft skills gaps in recent graduates
The unsexy but critical roles in space missions
AI integration in mission-critical operations
Growth opportunities across civil, commercial, and defense space sectors
Advice for aspiring space industry professionals
Whether you're leading technical teams, managing distributed workforces, or trying to sustain long-term motivation around big missions, this conversation offers practical insights on building trust, enabling ownership, and creating conditions where people do their best work.

Connect with Leonid Naboyshchikov
LinkedIn:   / leonid-naboyshchikov  

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