Want to Be a Leader Like Tom Cruise? 4 Supersonic Leadership Lessons From ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
With so many rave reviews of Tom Cruise's latest blockbuster, I found a number of relevant mindset approaches that will support you on the path to more confident leadership
By | Simon Lovell | www.entrepreneur.com
After some time away from the theatres and after seeing so many consistent great reviews on social media, this weekend I took myself to see Top Gun: Maverick. I left with a big smile on my face and felt like it hit all of the buttons for me. Tom Cruise doesn’t disappoint.
It also felt close to home, since I’ve spent most of my time living in San Diego and much of the movie was shot there. There’s not a day that goes by when you don’t see some type of military aircraft going by when you live close to the beaches.
I’ve previously talked about how rewiring your brain and taking accountability are extremely important to reach your goals. Here are some some specific scenes from the movie that will help you do that and perform like a top gun entrepreneur.
1. It’s time to let go
In the movie, we witness an emotional scene between Cruise and Val Kilmer, where Maverick is still torn about the decision he made to prevent Goose’s son from going to the flight academy. The guilt is causing internal conflict with Maverick and “Iceman” shares that it’s time to “let go.”