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Fortune
Brendan P. Keegan

How competitive sailing expanded my leadership vision after three decades in the C-suite

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As a CEO with a passion for motorsports, I recently found myself in unfamiliar waters—literally. Participating in the Richard Mille Cup regatta was an eye-opening experience that reinforced core leadership principles and offered fresh perspectives on teamwork, adaptability, and decision-making. Here's what I learned when I traded the boardroom for the high seas.

The most surprising revelation was how leadership fundamentals remain constant across vastly different environments. Whether you're running a tech company, a motorsports team, or sailing across the English Channel, the essence of leadership is identical. It's about organizing a group of people to achieve a common goal, accepting responsibility for outcomes, and fostering trust within your team.

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