What’s Your Story, Ken Greene? From 9/11 Survivor to Aviation Leader and Teacher

In this powerful and unforgettable episode, we sit down with Ken Greene — aviation executive, professor, and 9/11 survivor. Ken shares his harrowing experience inside the North Tower of the World Trade Center, how he narrowly escaped, and the lessons in leadership, resilience, and purpose that have shaped his life since. From running major airports to teaching the next generation of aviation leaders, Ken’s story is both a tribute to those lost and an inspiring reminder to live fully, lead courageously, and always know who you are when crisis strikes.KEY TOPICS COVEREDKen’s career in aviation and leadership roles at Denver International and the Port Authority of NY/NJHis firsthand experience inside the North Tower on 9/11Lessons on crisis leadership: communication, preparedness, and resilienceSurvivor’s perspective: living with loss, trauma, and gratitudeWhy safety and security come first in aviation leadershipHow Ken channels his experience into teaching and keynote speakingThe powerful question every leader should ask: Who are you?MEMORABLE QUOTES“Every day is a gift for me, so I rarely have a day that’s less than a nine.” — Ken Greene“When crisis hits, there’s no manual. It comes down to who you are.” — Ken Greene“I got a gift that a lot of people didn’t get. The question is: what do you do with it?” — Ken Greene -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Where to listen & watch:YouTube: https://youtu.be/0ifVezyg7oQApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-your-story/id1768048076Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0aFWnedfyylxVs5vJrD8tYAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c4c493e-e2f2-4b4b-bfd3-52174caeaf7c/whats-your-story-with-jaime-stanConnect with Ken Greene:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene-85a8b511b/Read more of Kens story in his book here: https://www.amazon.com/When-Walls-Came-Down-Greene/dp/0974531367If this episode helped you rethink what success looks like, subscribe, rate, and review our podcast! Your support helps us share more powerful stories like Ken’s.Follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JaimeSpeaksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaimeMarcoSpeaksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimeamarcoWebsite: https://www.jaimemarco.comGot feedback or a guest recommendation? Email us at [email protected]