It just happened this week. I climbed up the steps on our step stool to the top portion. Unlike a ladder, there is nothing to hold onto on the top of the step stool. It was a moment of exhilaration and brought a smile to my face. Sure the purpose was to repair something in the garage at home. However, the happenings these last 10 months – well let’s just say – THIS WAS A MOMENT TO CELEBRATE! “I didn’t respond to that. I’m not scared of heights. I’m just scared of falling from heights.” ― … [Read more...]
How Are Your Language Skills?
“Never judge someone by the way they look or a book by the way it’s covered; For inside those tattered pages, there’s a lot to be discovered” Stephen Cosgrove. How are your language skills? In the United States 75% of the population speaks one language – English. One of the front and center areas for all people at work and in their lives now is diversity and inclusion. Everything begins with the ability to communicate. To accomplish this everyone involved must be open and willing to … [Read more...]
How Well Do You Communicate?
Think about communication “The single biggest problem with communication is the illusion it has taken place.” George Bernard Shaw Communication aboard a ship cannot be left to chance. Consider the variety of avenues communication takes place: Communication between the Captain and the crew Communication between the crew members Communication with other ships Communication from a shore side source such as an official from a port being entered or leaving Communication with … [Read more...]
Ever Been Involved When It Has Been All Hands On Deck?
Did you ever ask for or been a part of an ‘All Hands On Deck”? So sorry just realized that maybe some aren’t aware of what this even means? Online definition from writingexplained.org: This expression has a naval origin. Hands is another word for sailors and deck is a part of the boat. In a storm or other emergency, the captain might yell all hands on deck. This is a command for all the sailors to come to the deck of the boat to help navigate the storm. And from … [Read more...]
Give Some Thought to It
As this month draws to a close here are some quotes for you to consider, think about and stir up some thoughts. I’ll share a few words of my own – however – how do these quotes apply to you? How do they apply to your actions in your business and in your life? Take this opportunity and write down what thoughts appear to you. Spend some time there. You may discover gold! “If the highest aim of a captain were to preserve his ship, he would keep it in port forever.” Thomas Aquinas This … [Read more...]
Do You Leave Your Values at Home?
Early in my sea going career one of the Senior Officers aboard the ship (I was on) introduced me to his wife and teenage son and daughter when we stopped at a coastal US city to load some cargo. This was where they all lived. They all met up and were going out to dinner before we set out on our two month trip to Central and South America. The ship we were on was commonly called a ‘stick’ ship. This was because it had booms and hatches carrying break bulk cargo of all different types. Due to … [Read more...]
