{"podcast":{"title":"Real Leadership","slug":"real-leadership-6416273","podcast_index_feed_id":6416273,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/real-leadership/feed.xml","website_url":"https://real-leadership.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16325038/Real-Leadership-PodBean.jpg","author":"real-leadership","episode_count":52,"summary":"Welcome to REAL Leadership, the podcast that takes you on a journey behind the scenes of some of the world’s most successful companies. Produced by The О̄nin Group and hosted by COO Jim Weaver, our show is dedicated to exploring what it truly means to be a leader in industries that make, move and process. In each episode, Jim sits down with C-level executives to discuss their experiences and insights on leadership, as well as the challenges and opportunities that come with leading in dynamic environments. Our guests come from a range of industries, including logistics and manufacturing, and offer real stories and actionable advice to inspire you to take your leadership to the next level. If you’re a seasoned executive or aspiring leader looking to sharpen your leadership skills and stay ahead of the game, then this is the podcast for you. Join us as we dive deep into the world of REAL Leadership.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-10T04:19:20.802550+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-leadership-6416273"},"episode":{"title":"Matt Milas, President - Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, Real Leadership","slug":"matt-milas-president-honeywell-aerospace-technologies-real-leadership","published_at":"2025-02-17T16:53:29+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-leadership-6416273/matt-milas-president-honeywell-aerospace-technologies-real-leadership","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-leadership-6416273","url":"https://real-leadership.podbean.com/e/matt-milas-president-honeywell-aerospace-technologies-real-leadership/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/y6gjv5eetnsr5q49/RL_S02_E01_-_Matt_Milas8owq7.mp3","summary":"From transforming a struggling division into a $6 billion powerhouse to tackling the unprecedented challenges of modern warfare, Matt Milas, President of Defense & Space at Honeywell Aerospace, knows what it means to lead under pressure. His journey is a masterclass in turning obstacles into opportunities, and he shares it all on this week’s episode of Real Leadership. With 20+ years in aerospace leadership, Matt has held executive roles at L3Harris, Raytheon, and Spirit AeroSystems. Now, he’s leading one of the most critical sectors in global defense, driving innovation in AI, automation, and advanced military technology—all while navigating supply chain bottlenecks and the rapidly evolving battlefield. In this episode, Matt dives into how Honeywell is shaping the future of defense, the leadership principles behind scaling a multi-billion-dollar business, and the bold decisions required to stay ahead in an increasingly complex industry. With candid insights, battle-tested strategies, and a deep understanding of what it takes to lead high-performing teams, Matt’s story is packed with valuable lessons for leaders across all industries. Episode Highlights: 🔹 The Changing Face of Warfare: How drones, AI, and autonomous systems are redefining military strategy—and what leaders need to know.🔹 Leading Through Growth & Constraint: The inside story of how Honeywell’s Defense & Space division grew by $1.4 billion in two years—and why supply chain resilience is key.🔹 Fixing What’s Broken: Matt’s turnaround playbook for reviving underperforming businesses and building a culture of execution and trust.🔹 The Future of AI in Defense: What’s next for AI-powered systems, autonomous warfare, and digital transformation in aerospace.🔹 The Leadership Mindset for High-Stakes In…","meta_description":"From transforming a struggling division into a $6 billion powerhouse to tackling the unprecedented challenges of modern warfare, Matt Milas, President of…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2750,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/real-leadership-6416273/episodes/matt-milas-president-honeywell-aerospace-technologies-real-leadership/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-leadership-6416273/matt-milas-president-honeywell-aerospace-technologies-real-leadership.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}