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The downfall of Southwest Airlines and management lessons for defense

January 3, 2023 Eric Lofgren 2

Here’s a viral Facebook post from 35-year Southwest Airlines pilot Larry Lonero: Herb Kelleher was the brilliant CEO of SWA until 2004. He was a […]

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