WINGMAN GLOSSARY OF TERMS

“Abort, abort!”: The decision to quit a project, job, or relationship

Battle-damage check: An assessment of your wingmen to make sure they are OK to fly

Bingo: The point at which a mission must be aborted in order to return home before running out of fuel

Blind: When you’ve lost sight of your wingmen, coworker, or customer

Bling man: A wealthy and successful wingman

“Break right!”: To call out threats and provide feedback to your wingmen

Chair flying: Mission rehearsing and planning for contingencies

Chase ship: A wingman who comes to the aid of a damaged or discouraged wingman

Check-in: Verbal connection with a wingman to check on his or her well-being

Checklist: A brief, easy-to-read, and step-by-step outline of a ...

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