Leadership lessons from sailing’s top skippers
(CNN)Leadership lessons pop up in all aspects of life but skippering a sailing yacht offers a glimpse of the deep end.
With weather, wind and waves to contend with, a crew to cajole and keep safe, navigation to be worked out, and an expensive boat to maintain, strong leadership is a must.
Racing ups the ante and the stress levels. The skipper must also ensure the boat is being sailed fast, the crew are motivated, and strategic decisions are made quickly and decisively.
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