Sandy Yawn > Quotes

“Difficulties are just things to overcome, after all. —ERNEST SHACKLETON”
― Captain Sandy Yawn, Be the Calm or Be the Storm: Leadership Lessons from a Woman at the Helm

“To command is to serve, nothing more and nothing less. —ANDRE MALRAUX”
― Captain Sandy Yawn, Be the Calm or Be the Storm: Leadership Lessons from a Woman at the Helm

“Great service doesn’t demand accolades; it is its own reward.”
― Captain Sandy Yawn, Be the Calm or Be the Storm: Leadership Lessons from a Woman at the Helm

“Be the buffer. The buck stops with you, and when a client is dissatisfied, you need to stand up and take the full brunt. A captain is only as good as her crew, so take the shots with the bows.”
― Captain Sandy Yawn, Be the Calm or Be the Storm: Leadership Lessons from a Woman at the Helm

“Team building is an art. It doesn’t just happen. When individuals get along and work well together, it’s a reflection of great leadership. Specifically, it’s a result of leading with empathy, figuring out who your teammates are and what motivates them, making them understand and feel understood.”
― Captain Sandy Yawn, Be the Calm or Be the Storm: Leadership Lessons from a Woman at the Helm

“When the people I am leading and serving feel cared for, respected, and understood, I get the best out of them.”
― Captain Sandy Yawn, Be the Calm or Be the Storm: Leadership Lessons from a Woman at the Helm

“When you learn the art of self-leadership—self-discipline, persistence, humility, willingness to change, gratitude, and faith—you, too, will be able to sail through any challenge.”
― Sandy Yawn, Be the Calm or Be the Storm: Leadership Lessons from a Woman at the Helm

“When you take a minute to breathe in and look down at your feet, you go, No, I’m standing here on a boat dealing with this one situation. Focus on what’s relevant.”
― Captain Sandy Yawn, Be the Calm or Be the Storm: Leadership Lessons from a Woman at the Helm