News to Use: Her new book gives tips on managing this new generation who may not look or think like you.

The Steve Harvey Morning Show

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Society & Culture, Comedy

4.5 • 2.2K Ratings

🗓️ 27 January 2026

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Stephanie Chung.

A trailblazer in private aviation and author of Ally Leadership: How to Lead People Who Are Not Like You.

✈️ Key Topics Discussed 1. Stephanie Chung’s Career Journey

Started as a baggage handler.
Rose to become President of JetSuite and Chief Growth Officer at Wheels Up.
One of the few African American women to lead in private aviation.

2. Understanding Private Aviation

Private jets offer flexibility and convenience—you fly on your schedule.
Access to 5,000+ airports vs. 500 for commercial airlines.
Used not just by celebrities, but also high-net-worth individuals and for humanitarian missions.

3. Ally Leadership Philosophy

Today’s workforce includes six generations, diverse ethnicities, genders, neurodiversity, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
Leadership must evolve to meet people where they are.
The book emphasizes inclusive leadership beyond race and gender.

4. Leadership Lessons

Importance of human connection and empathy.
Knowing your team beyond their job titles—understanding their lives and motivations.
Listening is as important as speaking.

5. Generational Differences in the Workplace

Millennials and Gen Z value work-life balance and flexibility.
Older generations often driven by fear of being replaced or missing opportunities.
Leaders must bridge these gaps with understanding and adaptability.

6. The Role of Fear

Fear can hinder growth, especially in older generations.
Fear of technology, being replaced, or taking time off.
Good leadership helps alleviate fear and fosters collaboration.

💬 Memorable Quotes

“You don’t have to be a celebrity to fly private. Most people who do, you’ve never heard of.”
“Ally leadership is not just about race or gender—it’s about everyone.”
“If it’s a problem with millennials, we raised them. Look in the mirror.”
“The differentiator isn’t just your product—it’s the human connection.”
“Decisions are made by people who look left, right, and forward—never behind. Stay in their line of sight.”

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0:00.0	This is an IHeart podcast.
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0:29.9	Now, let's get this show started.
0:36.0	My guest is the author of Allied Leadership, How to Lead People Who Are Not Like You.
0:43.1	She is the first African American president of a private aviation company with 35 plus years of experience,
0:48.8	which she began as a baggage handler and led to top executive roles as president,
0:53.5	a private airline like Jet Suite, which is amazing,
0:56.9	and chief growth officer at Wheels Up, which is also amazing. From baggage handler to that, we want to hear her story, and she's here to tell it.
1:02.6	Please welcome to Money Making Conversation Masterclass, Stephanie. How you doing, Stephanie?
1:08.1	I am good, my friend. How are you doing? Pretty good. I always, I always, you know, I've interviewed you before, but always, when I get to that part about being a baggage handler and being the president of jet suites, can you tell everybody, because, you know, everybody knows by Delta, they know by American Airlines, but they don't know that private airline industry. And I do. I've been fortunate to experience.
1:29.1	I've been fortunate to fly on private jets.
1:31.5	Talk about exactly what jet sweet sales and what wheels up in relation to the private aviation
1:38.7	industry.
1:40.5	Absolutely.
1:41.3	So, you know, of course, coming from the private aviation side, I'm a fan and I believe everybody
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