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At Tugboat Institute® Summit 2023, where we celebrated our ten year anniversary, CEO Dave Whorton shared a talk entitled "On Time." Dave first set the context of human activity in the broad span of life on our planet; as a species, we have been around for an extremely short time. Then he zeroed in on the timeframe of business, since it truly came to exist. In the past couple centuries, as the pace of change and progress have accelerated, the timeframe of the Evergreen® company stands out as unique. For a company with outside investors and owners, such as public companies and Venture Capital and Private Equity backed companies, try as they might, they are beholden to a very short timeframe, as they must, over and over, ‘make the quarter.’ An Evergreen company, by contrast, can grow slowly, and therefore adhere to much longer timeframes. This long term mindset allows for the compounding not just of capital, but also culture, customer base, and more. Seen through this lens, time stands out as a primary strategic advantage of the Evergreen company. Watch and learn how and why time is on the Evergreens’ side. #PurposeDrivenCompany #TugboatInstitute #EvergreenCEO #EvergreenJournal

"Would you trust me to save your life? In my family of seven, five are avid life savers—St. David’s lifeboat crew, past and present. I'm a total geek for RNLI lifeboats, captivated by their rescues and the symbol of safety they represent. Saluting in my geeky head as they power away from the slipway. Thank goodness I don't actually salute; otherwise, I'd be the daft old woman always filming lifeboats with a tear in her eye. 🚤⚓️ #Shipping #Logistics #FreightForwarding #NVOCC #SupplyChain #Cargo #Transportation #InternationalShipping #GlobalLogistics #ContainerShipping #CustomsClearance #SupplyChainManagement"

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Exciting news! Brenock and Shoretime, LLC, have officially joined forces to revolutionize the cruise industry. Shoretime’s innovative, cloud-based excursion management interface will automate tour planning, enhance communications, and eliminate manual errors. Here’s to a seamless and efficient future for cruise line experiences! Call Brenock today to find out more. #cruiseindustry #partnerships #business #brenock

Check out this cool article on the #towage industry in St. John, Canada. With insights from Atlantic Towing captains, it's an interesting glimpse into the challenges and pleasures of the #tuglife. #tug #tugboat #workboat #marineindustry #maritimeindustry #maritimehistory #port

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Are you a tugboat or a lighthouse? 🤔 I always use this analogy when speaking to some of my team - "Are you a Tugboat (follower) or a Lighthouse (Leader)?" But after doing more research, I found some interesting insights into the 'tugboats' role... The tugboat forcefully guides ships to the harbour, much like some people who push, convince, and manipulate others to achieve their goals. We’ve all experienced—or perhaps been—the tugboat, pushing someone toward what we think is best. But as the old saying goes, "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink." On the other hand, the lighthouse stands firm and shines brightly, illuminating the path without direct intervention. It allows each ship’s captain the freedom to navigate based on the light provided - and shall we say, the lighthouse reminds them of the direction, even when times get a little rough...🤔 I then realised that perhaps I was using it in the wrong context, but am I? I guess it depends on how you want to be seen, or lead your team and people around you. For me, the 'lighthouse' approach is a more empowering way to interact with others. Instead of forcing actions, we can inspire and lead by example. In both personal and professional realms, I've found the lighthouse approach to be far more effective. By being authentically ourselves and providing a clear, consistent example, we allow others the space to make their own choices and grow. Certainly, in my experience, the lighthouse method fosters a deeper, more genuine connection and respect 💪🏼 So, which one would you prefer —a tugboat or a lighthouse?

World’s Largest Self-Righting Lifeboat Recovers from A Complete Capsize in Just 6 Seconds Check out this article 👉 #Lifeboat #SelfRightingLifeBoat #Shipping #Maritime #MarineInsight #Merchantnavy #Merchantmarine #MerchantnavyShips

Navigating the complexities of registering your vessel can be overwhelming, but we're here to help every step of the way. Reach out for seamless registration assistance! ⚓️🛥 . . #seamlessregistration #vesselregistration #boatlife #maritimelaw #legalassistance

⛵ A great article from Dockwa boater Pym Avery about her journey with boat ownership, and the learning curves that come with it. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/dnT6FEJM