Leading Under Pressure with Fighter Pilot Precision — Christian “Boo” Boucousis, CEO of Afterburner
In this episode of How To Ride A Roller Coaster, David Ezell is joined by Christian “Boo” Boucousis, CEO of Afterburner and author of the Amazon best-seller The Afterburner Advantage. Boo and his team have spent 30 years bringing the mindset and precision of fighter pilots into business — helping over 3,500 organizations and 2 million leaders execute with clarity, speed, and confidence under pressure.
From the cockpit to the boardroom, Boo shares how leaders can turn overwhelm into focused execution, build alignment in high-speed environments, and create consistent performance without burnout through his Flawless Leadership framework.
In this conversation, you’ll learn:
• How to apply the fighter pilot model — Plan, Brief, Execute, Debrief — to your business and life
• Why high-performing leaders rely on iteration over instinct
• The difference between motivation and mission clarity
• How to lead with intention and adaptability in fast-changing environments
Whether you’re leading a team, growing a company, or simply trying to perform better under pressure, Boo’s frameworks will give you the tools to thrive in complexity and move with purpose.
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