My book, How to Avoid Strangers on Airplanes: Survival Guide for the Frequent Business Traveler, is a lighthearted look at the quirks and challenges that come with frequent travel. But it’s not just about funny travel stories—it’s about turning those experiences into lessons that can help you thrive in your career. Whether you’re dealing with the “Six Habits of Highly Annoying Travelers” or figuring out how to navigate the professional path for yourself or your business, there’s something here for everyone.

If you’re on your own journey or looking for guidance to help steer your business or organization, hopefully my words help a little. The lessons from my chapter in Leadership DNA, “Building the Airplane at 10,000 Feet,” also come in handy as you tackle projects and assemble teams metaphorically mid-air.

It’s been a lot of fun to write and relate air travel to our own development, and I think you’ll find it’s just as much fun to read. Here’s to making the most of wherever your travels—personal, professional, or organizational—may take you.