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Be the Calm or Be the Storm
- Leadership Lessons from a Woman at the Helm
- Narrated by: Captain Sandy Yawn
- Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins
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Summary
Leadership lessons from Captain Sandy Yawn, a renowned superyacht captain with over 30 years of international maritime experience, and star of the reality show Below Deck Mediterranean.
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.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
Critic reviews
"I have been fortunate to have competed against and worked with some very strong women, all with unique traits that have made them leaders in their respective fields. What stands out the most about Captain Sandy is that she is a true leader. One who leads with wisdom through experience—the wisdom to be passionate and compassionate, graceful yet strong, all while serving the ever-present roles of captain and mentor. As an author, Captain Sandy offers tools and tips on how to take control of one’s life and how doing so gives us the best chance of excelling at whatever we choose. In this compelling and engaging narrative, she proves that anyone is capable of navigating the storms of life." — Gigi Fernández, professional tennis player and Olympic gold medalist
"Captain Sandy is effectively the CEO of the vessel she captains, leading with calm, confidence, and humanity. For those looking to lead in any industry, or even to govern themselves, readers will be inspired by the unique and skillful way she navigates the stormiest of seas." — Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, president and CEO of Celebrity Cruises
"This is a leadership book that is as unique as Captain Sandy’s approach and life experience. She gets to the heart of what it means to be a servant leader—someone who puts the greater good above herself, whether that is taking care of charter guests, developing the skill sets of her crew, or assuring the safety of all souls on board. From harrowing tales of 20-foot seas to comic episodes with demanding and eccentric guests, these pages contain leadership lessons for anyone from a student of the navigation industry to a Fortune 500 executive." — Romaine Seguin, CEO of Good360, former president of UPS Global Freight Forwarding
What listeners say about Be the Calm or Be the Storm
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- Laura
- 01-08-24
Believe in Yourself
Captain Sandy is the GOAT. Would absolutely love to meet her and attend one of her talks!
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- Book Reviewer
- 07-08-23
Great insight into the life of a yacht captain
A must for below deck fans or anyone who wants to know more about a captain’s life. I never realised the wide range of responsibilities and stress that a captain has and this opened my eyes. Also a great insight into Captain Sandy and her life. Really enjoyable.
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- Samson Jehu
- 16-02-23
A very welcomed gift 🎊
A gift that couldn't have come at a better time for me so inspirational 🙌
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- peter cohen
- 16-01-23
Excellent!
This was extremely excellent read, I am a big fan of the show and it showed a other side to Captain Sandy x
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- Amazon Customer
- 20-09-23
Go Captain Sandy!!
Really enjoyed this, after watching Below Deck and being inspired by Cpt Sandy’s leadership skills, calm yet commanding, decisive yet compassionate, I was left wanting to find out more about this intriguing lady. I was not disappointed. I was however surprised and humbled at how she has gotten where she is, with some of the most hardest challenges in her life she truly is an incredible human being 😊
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- kirsty
- 07-11-23
So good
Really enjoyed listening to Sandy’s stories and how she leads a team. Love Below deck and currently enjoying the new season
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- Sara
- 14-02-23
Inspirational
This was the right book at the right time for me. I enjoyed every second of it, I just wish it had been longer. As a fan of the show it was great to get to know Sandy as person, sharing her story must not have been easy however it will inspire and benefit so many. Even those who haven’t watched the show will find tools and lessons for leadership whether in business or their personal lives. 5 stars from me. Can’t wait for the next instalment!
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- Rachel Prov
- 26-01-23
As a leader you will need this book
If you only ever buy one leadership and management book this needs to be it. Much like the title Capt. Sandy has a powerful yet gentle way of leadership, empathy and understanding combined with the right amount of courage and strength to be a successful leader and captain. It’s inspirational
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- louise allison
- 18-04-24
great book
this is a very good book well writen and preformed. as a fan of below beck its was good to hear all captain sandys storys
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