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Leadership is a continuous journey.

Cobec On Air and our insights explore the choices, challenges, mistakes, and defining moments that shape leaders and move missions forward.

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Cobec On Air

Remarkable leaders. Real journeys. Something practical you can use.

Hosted by Hisham Jalil, CEO and co-founder of Cobec, the show brings listeners into honest conversations with leaders from government, business, aviation, and beyond.

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Leadership, without the polished answers.

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Carey Smith: Leading 21,000 people through transformation

A conversation about listening before leading, building a people-first organization, and transforming at scale.

October 5, 2026

Former FAA Administrator

Michael Whitaker: Leading when safety is on the line

Leadership, public trust, aviation safety, and making consequential decisions under pressure.

September 15, 2026

Managing Partner · Evans Incorporated

Bob Etris: From employee to owner

The responsibility, difficult choices, trust, and personal pressure that come with leading a small business.

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What we explore

Leadership

The choices and defining moments behind the title.

Mission

How people navigate complexity and create outcomes that matter.

Growth

The mistakes, reflection, and continuous work of becoming better.