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Podcast: Yachting Channel
Episode: Toxic Leadership at Sea: What It Looks Like and How to Fix It | SEA VIEWS
Description: In this episode of Sea Views, hosts Julia Gosling and Adam Parnell tackle one of the maritime industry’s most uncomfortable truths—toxic leadership.
Joined by Brendan O'Shaughnessy, a commercially qualified superyacht captain and author, and Tom Sharpe, retired naval commander and commentator, the conversation explores how harmful leadership manifests at sea—and what can be done about it.
From real-world examples to the long-term consequences of command gone wrong, Brendan and Tom offer a candid, solutions-driven look at leadership dynamics onboard. Key strategies discussed include empathy-based command, 360-degree evaluations, and how evolving training protocols can build...