PILOT

Lead with Purpose. Inspire Initiative. Deliver Results.

The PILOT Framework is the intellectual or conceptual leadership foundation behind the Total Engagement System, built to transform how people lead, engage, and grow. Developed by Brian “Maddog” Maddocks, a former fighter pilot turned strategic advisor, PILOT equips team leaders to move from management to true leadership—with clarity, confidence, and the courage to serve.

“Anyone can learn leadership with one word… Servant.” – Maddog

What is the PILOT Framework?

PILOT is leadership in concept—the mindset and knowledge needed to turn managers into mission-driven leaders.

PILOT stands for:

Purpose – Know the mission, define the objectives, and align the tasks
Initiative – Build a culture where team members take ownership
Leadership – Provide clarity, resources, and remove obstacles
Opportunity – Create a workplace where people grow and thrive
Tools – Equip your team with systems that empower performance

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Learn the Fundamental Concepts of Leadership

In Corporate America, over half of employees just go through the motions and another 16% do more harm than good. Leadership is the reason why. Leadership is the problem…and It’s the solution. We’ve distilled the foundations of leadership into five fundamental elements—Purpose, Initiative, Leadership, Opportunity, and Tools—that form the conceptual framework for building engagement.

Engagement is the difference between winning and losing.

How PILOT Works

PILOT teaches the fundamental principles that define credible, competent leadership, which can then be put into practice.

Purpose

Connect individual task to the Team’s objectives and the organization’s mission

Purpose

Leaders create purpose by clarifying the connection between: Mission – The “Why” Objective – The Goal Task – The Work

Initiative

Recognize and reward initiative as a leadership key performance indicator (KPI)

Initiative

The behavior exhibited by an engaged person and the sign of outstanding leadership. Initiative is the KPI of the Total Engagement System.

Leadership

Lead with clarity and remove friction

Leadership

Start with a servant leader mindset and practice the Four C’s Clarify the task Commit resources Clear obstacles practice aCcountability

Opportunity

Understand what motivates team members

Opportunity

Employ Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs to foster safety, belonging, esteem, and ideally, self actualization

Tools

Dynamic tools to drive learning, growth, and execution

Tools

Tools enable the leader to implement leadership and create purpose, initiative, and opportunity. Our system uses FLITE as the tool for the practice of leadership.

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Got questions? Curious how PILOT, FLITE, or VAST can transform your leadership, execution, or business strategy? Let’s talk. Whether you’re looking to develop stronger leaders, align your teams, or design a business that runs like a machine, we’re here to help you take the next step.

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