Be the Calm or Be the Storm: Leadership Lessons from a Woman at the Helm

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Her dedication and attention to detail have earned her an outstanding reputation in an elite class of captains as the recipient of the prestigious Distinguished Crew Award for the International Super Yacht Society in 2006 when she was able to ensure the safety of all guests, crew, and the even the vessel during a catastrophic fire off the coast of Yemen. Growing up in Florida, Yawn spent every weekend out on the water with her family but never thought she could turn her hobby into a career.

Captain Sandy’s fascinating stories about her experience at the helm of megayachts translate equally well into the C-suite and boardrooms of the business world. Be the Calm or Be the Storm is a masterclass on how to improve your effectiveness as a leader, covering mental aspects, such as mindset and skill mastery, practical aspects, such as specific techniques on how to communicate and motivate others, and advice on how to recruit, retain and develop your workforce. She took that job, and eventually one of the owners of the boats she took care of sent to her to boat school, where she learned her trade. Alzheimer's can be spread BETWEEN humans: Pioneering study reveals at least five people have 'caught'. Loved the motivational advice Capt Sandy offers and I found this a great read, even listening to this 9 miles out at sea while off the coast of NH where she started!Some of the book was directed at cooperations and CEO’s as motivational points, however it applies to all of us! The ultimate Valentine's Day countdown - here are 10 romantic gestures to help sweep your partner off their feet! Woven throughout her stories are Captain Sandy’s optimism and abiding faith that, given the right tools and opportunities, individuals are capable of so much more than they realize, especially when they can find someone to believe in them.

After remaining tight-lipped about her love life on the show, it was soon revealed that Sandy chose to move from Los Angeles to Denver to be with Leah. EXCLUSIVEKate is reunited with her three children for the first time in two weeks after leaving hospital. Love Island All Stars viewers praise Sophie Piper for 'snitching' on scheming Georgia Steel during secret flirty chat with Tom Clare: 'He's gonna tell the villa! Enjoy hearing about Captain Sandy’s life and her experiences at sea, however it seemed like it was trying too hard to be a “business” book rather than about being a leader or growing confidence in general.Sometimes it's a team, sometimes it's a company, a classroom, a patient ward, a family, or simply your own individual self.

The definitive guide to England's 6,000 GP practices: From number of patients and doctors to how many. Marcus Rashford 'went on a 12-hour tequila bender in Belfast' as he was spotted in nightclub last week. EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Dragons' Den's Steven Bartlett is impressed by diamond maker whose jewellery was worn by.For Captain Sandy, this represents leading with empathy, figuring out who your teammates are and what motivates them, then communicating in a way that motivates and makes them feel understood.

She’s the captain—and star—of Below Deck Mediterranean, the hit reality show that follows the crews of superyachts and the demanding uber-wealthy guests on board. Captain Sandy has been a fan-favorite from the Below Deck franchise after she joined the popular joined Mediterranean spin-off for season two in 2017 as the luxury yacht Sirocco worked the charter season in Croatia. Captain, you have lived an incredible life and have pulled your self up from the boot straps to become one of the most successful female captains in history! Based on the leadership lessons she's gathered from her resourceful and resilient life, Captain Sandy, a superyacht captain and star of Bravo's Below Deck Mediterranean, shares the leadership skills and critical thinking inherent to being a captain that can empower anyone to navigate their way to a successful life. Celebrity Cruise Lines and all of its Executives have created one of the most incredible ships with everything you could ever imagine on it.Now in her sixth season with the show, Yawn has broken through yet another barrier to become a powerful female role model and one of the network's most beloved and respected personalities. Among some of the stories/lessons she'll share: How she selects and sizes up her crew even before embarking on a charter, deciding who to invest in and how to bring out their best. I was up last night thinking about how can I share some really good ideas to all of the amazing leaders amongst you?