Written by: Lynne Edwards What makes an effective leader? A common misunderstanding is that leadership depends on a person’s title. However, leaders can emerge at any level within an organisation. If someone can motivate those with whom they work to strive toward a common goal, they are a leader. Anyone working in a team, large … Continue reading
Written by: Lynne Edwards Some people know from a young age what they want to do in life. They have direction and work towards it with motivation and determination. Others don’t know until later in life. Neither is right nor wrong. What is important is being able to identify what matters to you. Your sense … Continue reading
Written by: Julia Rogers How well do you know yourself? Are you fully aware of how you think, behave and communicate? Do you understand how your moods, reactions and emotions affect your state of mind? Knowing who you really are helps you to check whether your ideas and your work contribute to what you are … Continue reading
Written by: Lynne Edwards When the first round of local lockdowns and travel restrictions were introduced earlier this year, we shared how understanding yourself can help you cope in confinement. As we say in that article, you can’t control what is happening around you, but you can control how you process your thoughts and react … Continue reading
Written by: Lynne Edwards In May this year, Luxury Hospitality (LH) announced its commitment to championing diversity in yachting by signing the industry’s first ever Diversity & Inclusion Pledge, an initiative from She of the Sea. She of the Sea is a community of professional women in yachting, spearheaded by Jenny Matthews and Natasha Ambrose … Continue reading
Written by: Lynne Edwards In a recent article for OnboardOnline, I discussed the issue of sexual harassment in the superyacht industry and whether or not we’ve witnessed any significant changes in recent years – I first wrote about the subject in 2015. In the article, I acknowledge that there does appear to be a greater … Continue reading
Written by : Robyn Santa Maria Building diverse teams is not only important but necessary We recently announced our support for She of the Sea and their Diversity Pledge. By signing the Pledge, we have made a public commitment to creating real, positive change within our own organisation and across the yachting industry when it … Continue reading
Written by : Robyn Santa Maria Wherever you are in the world, there’s a strong chance you’re experiencing some form of lockdown or confinement. We know that affects how you’re feeling and how you’re approaching work. Perhaps you crave routine so feel lost without it. When you’re accustomed to working in teams it’s likely you … Continue reading
