What Kind of Leader Are You at Sea? - American Sailing

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  • What Kind of Leader Are You at Sea?

    Posted by American Sailing on November 11, 2025 at 10:19 am

    Leadership on the water isn’t just about issuing orders—it’s about how we guide, influence, and support those who sail with us. In “You Are the Skipper… But Are You a Leader?” the author explores seven leadership styles and how they show up aboard: autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire, transformational, transactional, servant, and situational.

    Every skipper has their natural way of leading, but the best can shift styles as the situation changes—commanding in a squall, collaborative during passage planning, and calm when things go sideways.

    Which leadership style do you find yourself using most often when you’re at the helm?
    Have you ever sailed with a skipper whose leadership style really stood out—good or bad?

    Share your thoughts and experiences below. How do you balance authority and humanity when you take command?

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