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Making Waves

By: Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, Sarah McArthur - contributor, Robert G. Sullivan - foreword
Narrated by: Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, Tom Parks
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Publisher's Summary

Follow the incredible career journey of Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, from her stories as an ambitious young woman to Vice Chairman for External Affairs at Royal Caribbean Group.

A shining testament to the value of being an authentic leader and never sacrificing your integrity, Lutoff-Perlo details the ins and outs of her extraordinary 40-year career. She has risen to the top in a male-dominated industry, while refusing to compromise her values and bringing countless others along with her. Along the way, she ultimately transformed and redefined relaxed luxury cruising with the launch of the bold, innovative Edge Series ships in 2018, which drove unprecedented demand and propelled the brand’s financial performance. She climbed the corporate ladder from the very bottom and overcame countless obstacles to reach the top of the cruise industry.

In Making Waves, Lutoff-Perlo walks readers through her triumphs, hardships, and learning moments. She breaks down her unique leadership style as the former CEO of Celebrity Cruises that catapulted the company to heights no one thought possible, simply by caring deeply for people and putting others first. Readers will learn how she used her superpowers to set herself apart from other leaders—leaving guests and employees in awe of her authenticity and kindness.

Individuals from all walks of life will take heart and gain insights they can apply to their own lives and careers: to have integrity, to pay it forward, and to make waves, wherever and whoever they are.

©2024 Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, used with permission of BenBella Books, Inc. (P)2024 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Critic Reviews

“Lisa Lutoff-Perlo has disrupted an international industry with her vision and ability to break down barriers in pursuit of inclusion and humanity. The way she moves through the world with this singular focus is inspirational and precisely the example of the leadership necessary in any business.”—Nate Berkus, American Interior Designer and TV Personality

“When you think about navigating success, you go to the master of the industry, and there is no one quite like Lisa Lutoff-Perlo . . . She set a course for success from the moment she took command and continues to make waves by paying it forward with grace, empathy, determination, and a passion for people.”—Captain Kate McCue, Celebrity Cruises

“Lisa Lutoff-Perlo is exactly the person you want to follow . . . Lisa worked her way up to become CEO and it’s clear she was called to lead because of her actions, her heart, and her vision. I will now use her leadership tips on board the vessels I run. Thank you, Lisa, for parting the seas for women at the helm.”—Captain Sandy Yawn, World-Renowned Captain, Author, International Speaker, and Businesswoman

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