You know, I think when people are in important positions in big organizations, they often get tied up with the minutia of managing money, managing things. They often forget that people deserve to be led. Chesley Sullenberger bigdeserveforget share on social
My mother was a first-grade teacher, so I credit her with this lifelong intellectual curiosity I have, and love of reading and learning. Chesley Sullenberger creditcuriositygrade Change image and share on social
I'm less shy now than I was as a kid. After Flight 1549, my family and I had to become public figures and more complete versions of ourselves. I had to teach myself to become an effective public speaker. Chesley Sullenberger completeeffectivefamily share on social
One of the things I teach my children is that I have always invested in myself, and I have never stopped learning, never stopped growing. Chesley Sullenberger childgrowinvest Change image and share on social
In the bad old days, captains were not good leaders. They didn't build teams; they were arrogant and autocratic. Chesley Sullenberger arrogantautocraticbad Change image and share on social
I try to work out, time permitting, wherever I am. Chesley Sullenberger permittimework Change image and share on social
I've missed half or two-thirds of my children's lives. Chesley Sullenberger childhalfhave Change image and share on social
I think it's become an economic necessity for people to be able to learn and grow throughout their lives, because most people can't get through their entire career with one skill set. We have to keep reinventing ourselves. Chesley Sullenberger careereconomicentire share on social
When I testified before Congress after the Hudson River landing, Congressman James Oberstar of Minnesota said, 'Safety begins in the boardroom.' That's as true in medicine as it is in aviation. It always boils down to leadership. Chesley Sullenberger aviationbeginboardroom share on social
It's almost an out of body experience to see things that First Officer Jeff Skiles and I said in the cockpit together, played by actors. Chesley Sullenberger actorbodycockpit Change image and share on social
