Be the Calm or Be the Storm

Leadership Lessons from a Woman at the Helm

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.

Love Captian Sandy!

Ok she is a captain, not an author, but I found her story and experiences interesting! Proud of her and her accomplishments 👍🏼

Be the Calm or The Storm

I enjoyed the narrator. I liked the book. I would recommend this book. enjoy

Real world lesson from a real world leader.

Captain Sandy Yawn has been a joy to tune into on Bravo and catch a glimpse into the “edited” world of charter yachts and that is what lead me to her book. Not sure what this was going to be about, but with an open mind, I found myself captivated by the journey filled with anecdotes, insights, and advice from her numerous years of experience in the industry. Her passion for yachting shines through as you listen to her storytelling, and her no-nonsense approach to leadership. One of the reasons I enjoy audiobooks is because you can hear how the author wants the emphasis applied and Captain Sandy’s voice is both authoritative and soothing. Whether you’re a seasoned yacht adventurer or a just interested in an excellent book on becoming a better leader, this is a must-listen to book. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.

Love a great inspirational story!

I really enjoyed this audiobook! I loved the stories of pirates and waterspouts!
You are living proof that there are different paths to success! Thank you, Captain Sandy!

Her leadership style is incredible!

I loved this book! The way she carries herself through adversity is something everyone can learn from. Being a female leader myself, I learned so much from her and will definitely use several of her tools in the future, not only in business, but in life! She is truly an inspiration and this books shows why she is where she is! Truly top notch!!