The Unconditionals with Andy Crocker

In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, workforce development expert Christina Eanes sits down with Andy Crocker, a seasoned aerospace executive with over 30 years of experience leading high-performance teams and tackling some of the most ambitious projects in space exploration, including NASA’s Human Landing System. For five years, Andy led a team competing head-to-head with titans like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos in a mission to return humans to the Moon. But when that once-in-a-lifetime opportunity ended in disappointment, Andy faced a deeper question: What truly matters? That question became the seed for his latest book, The Unconditionals. In this conversation, Andy explores the core idea of his book, identifying what should remain unconditional in our lives, such as love, gratitude, integrity, accountability, and endeavor, and how these guiding principles can anchor us through uncertainty, disappointment, and change. Whether you're navigating a career pivot, searching for more meaning in your work, or looking to lead with greater intention, this episode offers a thoughtful and inspiring perspective on what it means to live and lead unconditionally. If you’d like to learn more about Andy visit his website at AndyCrockerBooks.com. For more info about Christina and her company, Eanes Training, visit EanesTraining.com.