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Michael Silvestro
Flexjet
Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of Notre Dame
Historic Figure Who Inspires Me: Abraham Lincoln
Favorite Quote: “Aim at heaven and you will get Earth thrown in; aim at Earth and you get neither.” — C.S. Lewis
Most Important Leadership Quality: Empathy
If I Could Have Any Other Job: Football coach
The Advice I’d Give Someone New: Work hard, have fun and tell the truth.