Do you recall having a conversation with someone? With anyone? Sadly, this isn’t a lead in to a joke. Think about it. First there is the lead in to the Covid Era – as it will be marked in history. There was already a lot of email, texting and does anyone even listen to a voicemail? Then we have the years of the Covid Lockdown – as it will be marked in history. Zoom calls, conference calls, 24 X 7 texting and email invites all the time. Where were the actual one-on-one … [Read more...]
Three Steps To Lead Your Team Through Change
Generally people fear change. This is especially the case when they don’t understand the reasons for the change. The result is they resist the change. We all feel secure and safe in our routines. Sure we complain about them. We say it’s so boring. Yet we are comfortable in our daily routines. Okay, so you’re the one saying, “No, not me!” Really wise person – what did you have for breakfast and lunch yesterday? And the day before? What are you having for lunch today? I worked with … [Read more...]
Is Your Communication Open or Guarded?
“Wise people speak because they have something to say; Fools speak because they have to say something.” Imagine if aboard a ship at sea if the Chief Engineer ran the engine room as a fiefdom. All of the engineers knew not to speak with anyone who are not part of their engine room team about anything going on in the engine room. Unless it was absolutely a safety to the ship and/or the crew issue even the Captain of the ship might not be kept informed about anything going on in the engine … [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...]
How Well Do You Communicate?
What would others say? Like the people you work with... The people you live with? What would they say? When aboard a deep sea ocean going ship traveling internationally you will stop at a variety of ports. Each one having its own culture, architecture and language(s). When the ship first arrives at the port the first contacts are made with people from there. A majority of people initially helping the ship into and at the port speak English. This would be the Pilot, the Docking Pilot … [Read more...]
