Golden Stripes

Leadership on the High Seas

Author:	V. S. Parani
Published:	2017
Format:	Hardback, 208 pages
Size:	216 × 138 × 18 mm

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Leadership guide for commercial seafarers

Practical advice on running ships, team leadership, safety implementation and decision-making in high-stakes situations, written by a mariner for the merchant navy.

Although merchant ships carry 90% of the world's trade, the mariners who run them have little guidance on leadership. This can result in disasters such as the Costa Concordia, the Exxon Valdez, and the recent El Faro.

With modern ships being worth several million dollars, seafarers need leadership advice at every level of their career.

This book provides this guidance and much more.

Captain Parani weaves together his rich experience, cutting-edge insights and real-life stories in this book which has already garnered international acclaim. The reader will discover how to run a tight ship; enhance expertise; lead and communicate with a team; implement safety leadership; decide effectively in high-stake situations and be inspired by legendary sailors.

It is a practical leadership action plan which can be applied at sea, or in any other workplace.

Golden Stripes is the first leadership book of its kind, written by a mariner specifically for commercial shipping. The author's experience both on board and from his corporate roles gives him a unique perspective on why, when and how sailors fail or succeed. Important messages are woven around engaging stories, quotes and practical leadership models, making this an indispensable read for all leaders.