Flyingtypers Cargo Talks!

GeoffreyArend of  Air Cargo News (that’s me, folks!) met Jeffrey Van Haeften, Senior Vice Presidentof Commercial, Emirates SkyCargo, just before IATA’s WCS in Dubai in thespringtime.      Originallyit was an interview, but in the end it became something more thoughtful andunexpected and it is best told as a short essay. With our readers’ support wegive you Van Haeften’s views on air cargo, trade events and beyond, in firstperson(s). Jeffrey speaking to Geoffrey . . . “Throughout my career, I have had the pleasure of working with anumber of great leaders and team members, and I have learned key skills fromall of them, whether it is a creative way of problem solving, the importance ofdiplomacy, tools for better collaboration or decisive decision making. In myexperience, the most effective and impactful leaders are convincing but alsoopen to being convinced. They are open to the perspectives and opinion fromdifferent people and welcome healthy debate, as long as all interactions areunderpinned by respect. These