In this powerhouse episode of Reimagining You, I sat down with Hamdi Osman—the former FedEx executive who led operations across 132 countries—now reinventing himself as the founder of Solitair, a next-generation cargo airline.

 

He walked away from corporate comfort.

Built an airline from the ground up in under six months.

And proved that leadership is about execution, not titles.



We dive deep into:

• Why “keeping the main thing the main thing” is the ultimate focus strategy

• The TLA and FADE frameworks that drive decisive action

• How to hire for wisdom, not just knowledge

• Lessons from working alongside Fred Smith and Jack Welch

• Building trust through service above self

• Turning rejection into relationships: “Lose the sale, make a friend”

• How to scale fast without losing your edge



If you’re leading a team, building a business, or ready for a bold career pivot—this episode is your blueprint for high-impact reinvention.



Timestamps

00:29 – Welcome & why Hamdi’s story matters

04:38 – From washing trucks to SVP at FedEx

09:59 – Leadership lessons from Fred Smith

18:15 – Corporate to founder: making the leap

20:36 – TLA & FADE: frameworks for execution

30:14 – Launching Solitair: speed, funding, and first flights

58:23 – “Lose the sale, make a friend” philosophy



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Hit play to learn how to execute at scale—and reimagine what’s possible.



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