Book by Decorated Fighter Pilot Soars Up the New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Lists Atlanta, GA, December 15, 2009--Only one week after publication, NEVER FLY SOLO: Lead with Courage, Build Trusting Relationships and Reach New Heights in Business (McGraw-Hill; December 1, 2009; $24.95) hit both the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists. The author, Rob "Waldo" Waldman, kicked off the launch with high profile interviews on CNN and several nationally syndicated radio shows. All pre-advance profits ...

Never Fly Solo was rated at number one in 3 categories on Amazon.com's website on December 3, 2009. The ratings came just 2 days after the initial release of the leadership and motivational book by Rob Waldo Waldman #1 in “Motivation” #1 in “Leadership” #1 in “Business Management” Reviews from readers and bloggers included a recommendation from Bnet.com's Geoffrey James. "You Gotta Buy (and Read) This Book!"  and LeadershipNow.com, "Got Wingmen? Never Fly Solo".

Lead with Courage, Build trusting partnerships and Reach new heights in Business Rob "Waldo" Waldman was interviewed by CNN regarding his new book, Never Fly Solo. CNN Interview Transcript   To purchase Never Fly Solo click here WHITFIELD: Focus, discipline, and relying on your wingman: all secrets to success for fighter pilots. As our next guest has learned, these secrets to success can translate in life for those of us who are civilians and who don't have those stripes. Rob "Waldo" Waldman is ...

Thanksgiving is always a special holiday as we reflect on what we are thankful for. It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life and forget to take time to smell the flowers and appreciate what we have.  I surely am guilty of this. When we really think about it, this holiday is really about being thankful for our relationships – the wingmen in our lives who give meaning to our missions. So, as we ponder what we’re ...

As we celebrate this Veterans Day to honor our country’s heroes and pay respect to their service and sacrifice, it’s difficult not to get caught up with the emotions and controversy surrounding the recent massacre at Fort Hood Army base in TX. What happened was indeed a tragedy and the families and loved ones of those killed or injured will have many challenging days ahead. My heartfelt condolences go out to all of them. Although difficult to do, I am ...

Never Fly Solo is a business leadership flight plan that exemplifies the essential core values of integrity, courage, and service. No group embraces these values more than our country’s veterans. That’s why I am donating 100% of my advance purchase proceeds to veterans in need. My goal is to raise $100,000 for these heroes who have given their wings for our country.  But I need your help. Help me support and make a difference for our Veterans in need. Visit Never Fly ...

I came across an article written by Ben Stein and I just had to share it. Ben Stein’s article sums up the philosophy of the wingman. The only life worth living is a life that is lived for other people. True heroes are not the ones in the tabloids but are the ones who are living in the trenches of life to help make a difference. How Can Someone Who Lives in Insane Luxury Be a Star in Today’s World? "…I no ...

My wingman screamed over the radio “Break Right, Break Right! Missile launch your 3 O’clock!” I looked to my right and saw two SAM’s (surface to air missiles) skyrocketing towards my aircraft at twice the speed of sound.  If I didn’t maneuver my aircraft immediately, I would get shot down.  There was no time to think. I lowered the nose, went to full power, banked the aircraft aggressively to the right and performed my best missile defense maneuver.  Then I heard my wingman ...

Jules Ormont once said, “A great leader never sets himself above his followers except in carrying responsibilities.” In business the more you increase the altitude of your success the less rights you have. When you are the CEO of a company you no longer have the right to a vacation, when you are the owner of a business you no longer have the right to get paid and when you are in management you no longer have the right to ...

What is the meaning of the 4th of July? On June 5, 2009, a young rancher named Neal Wanless claimed one of the biggest undivided jackpots in U.S. lottery history -- $232 million. He bought the ticket in the small town Winner, SD, part of Todd County, which according to the Census Bureau, was the nation's seventh-poorest county in 2007. In this rural and impoverished area where cows outnumber the human population, people do whatever they can to help one another. They ...