{"title":"Captain Sandy Yawn","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by Captain Sandy Yawn, a name synonymous with leadership, resilience, and inspirational storytelling. As a renowned superyacht captain who has navigated the high seas and starred in the popular television series \"Below Deck Mediterranean,\" Captain Sandy combines her extensive maritime experience with insights into leadership and personal development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer book, \u003cem\u003eBe the Calm or Be the Storm\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the dynamic world of business and entrepreneurship, offering readers valuable lessons on handling challenges with grace and determination. Through her vivid storytelling and real-life experiences, Captain Sandy provides a unique perspective on navigating both personal and professional storms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business professional, or simply someone intrigued by captivating tales of leadership on the high seas, Captain Sandy Yawn's writings offer a trove of wisdom and encouragement. Explore her works to discover how you can incorporate her strategies for success and calm leadership in your own journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmbark on a literary voyage with Captain Sandy Yawn's books and uncover the secrets to steering your ambitions towards success.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"be-the-calm-or-be-the-storm-by-captain-sandy-yawn-9781401971953","title":"Be the Calm or Be the Storm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeadership lessons from Captain Sandy Yawn, a renowned superyacht captain with over 30 years of international maritime experience, and star of the reality show \u003cem\u003eBelow Deck Mediterranean\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone 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 \u003cem\u003eBelow Deck Mediterranean\u003c\/em\u003e, shares the leadership skills and critical thinking inherent to being a captain that can empower anyone to navigate their way to a successful life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong some of the stories and lessons she'll share:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHow 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThings happen at sea. No matter how much you plan and train, so much can go wrong. She'll discuss the level of persistence and faith required in solving an especially knotty problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthority and discipline are required to lead, but they must be leavened with compassion, understanding, and used with a desire to see your crew succeed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eShe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWoven 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 realise, especially when they can find someone to believe in them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46337414988012,"sku":"9781401971953","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4001803482687.jpg?v=1743707189"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/captain-sandy-yawn.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}