John Burnham
Articles From This Author
Authenticity, Power and Leadership in Meaning Making
Meaning-making at a special industry breakfast.
Leading an Evolving Organization
Lessons in leadership from Dave McLaughlin of Clean Ocean Access.
Create the Frame
By setting a personal timeframe, a clear focus and a goal for each task, you’ll make progress and avoid “Internet brain.”
Q&A with Tara Norton
Norton joined the electronics giant Navico earlier this year as its first-ever Chief Sustainability Officer.
The Business of Training Leaders
Offshore sailor Richard du Moulin convened an extraordinary safety-at-sea think tank that also offers guidance for developing leaders ashore.
When Leadership Needs to Make a Change
Drama in the America’s Cup is an opportunity for leaders to think twice about their business plans.
Persuaded, a Communications Strategy
Published last October, this book already has helped the champion sailor who wrote it save his business.
A Quest for Information and Relentless Communication
At the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey, executive director Melissa Danko steers toward the needs of members.
Ready to Tack, Set and Jibe?
A practiced sequence can win a sailboat race — or move your company ahead of the competition.
Leadership from Generation to Generation
Over four decades, few left a bolder mark on boat brands and boatbuilders than Jean-François de Prémorel.
At the Helm in Pandemic Conditions
Whether steering a nonprofit, business or sailing team, Lou Sandoval employs a similar leadership approach.
Cashing in on the Cup
The America’s Cup will be a big boost to New Zealand’s economy.
Change Begins with the Agreement
John Burnham talks about the importance of taking small steps to achieve big goals.
Money Matters
Diverse funding models have meant very different results for Discover Boating and GoRVing.
Captain’s Focus: Building Leadership Skills
Five practices to develop leadership skills.
Lessons From the Boat: Part VII
Whether at the helm or in the board room, be sure to play to your strengths.
Lessons from the Boat: Part VI
This office requires its staff to spend many hours on the water.
Is Short-handed Sailing Leading the Market?
New short-handed sailboat designs, with foils or ballast systems that replace crew, are becoming a popular category.
Lessons From the Boat, Part V
The way you ask questions is as important as what you ask.
Lessons from the boat, Part IV Practice, and the path to mastery
A successful day of sailboat racing begins the same as a successful day at the helm of your business.
Lessons from the boat, Part 2
Captains in boating and in business alike often gain a reputation for cajoling, complaining and yelling at their crews on a regular basis.
Lessons from the boat
Sailboat racing is extraordinary. Successful sailors observe, process and prioritize more outcome-impacting variables than participants in any other sport.