"One person can steer a ship, but it takes a crew to sail it."
— Common sailing wisdom
Why sailing?, you might think. Sailing has been a leadership metaphor for centuries, and for good reason. On the water, you can't control the wind or the weather—but you can control how your crew responds. A skilled captain reads the environment, adjusts the sails, and trusts their team to execute. Success isn't about individual heroics—it's about coordination and everyone understanding their role. No one can sail a vessel alone, and no leader drives outcomes without bringing others along. The sea doesn't care about your title; it cares whether your crew can adapt and pull together. That's why sailing mirrors the real work of leadership: guiding teams through uncertainty toward something bigger.
Through stories, fables, and playbooks, I share what I have learned about turning chaos into culture, setbacks into opportunities, and individuals into teams that row in rhythm.