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Be the Calm or Be the Storm

By: Captain Sandy Yawn
Narrated by: Captain Sandy Yawn
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 Everyone experiences a moment in life when they need to lead. Sometimes it's a team, sometimes it's a company, a classroom, a patient ward, a family, or simply your own individual self. 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. 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. Things happen at sea. No matter how much you plan and train, so much can go wrong so she'll discuss the level of persistence and faith that's required in solving an especially knotty problem. Authority and discipline are required to lead, but they must be leavened with compassion, understanding, and a desire to see your crew succeed. She describes the seamless flow that happens in great teamwork and how she loves seeing the way her deckhands pitch in with the stews when needed. 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. As a captain, Sandy is constantly upgrading her knowledge and skill set, which is as much a part of her job as steering a vessel. Sustaining excellence requires constant effort, whether you find yourself at the end of a journey, halfway through or at the start of a new one. And the learning never stops. 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.This audio product contains a PDF with supporting material, and the PDF is available to download. Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Development Personal Success Women in Business Business Compassion
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Really enjoyed the clear connection the Captain makes between her experiences in life, and leadership. Great stories and story telling. An enjoyable audiobook, wanted it to go longer.

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Inspiring, mind expanding and a true pleasure to have a glimpse into Captain Sandy’s life and her wealth of knowledge and experiences. I wish there was more pages. Loved it. What a leader and what an amazing woman.

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Captain Sandy Yawn's narrative is compelling and nothing short of inspired. It's a motivational tool that I will keep handy. Highly recommended.

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