

There are three lessons I learned early on in my career which, now that that I am the relatively old man, I try to impart them to the juniors.
“As the leader, when things go great, it’s a TEAM effort. When things get fucked up, YOU take the blame.”
“An okay plan applied immediately with vigour is far better than a perfect plan ten minutes too late.”
“In the event that signals can neither be seen nor understood, no Captain can do very wrong if he puts his ship alongside that of an enemy.”
Yes I know the last one is from Nelson, but it’s still a good lesson.





Communicating. Keeping up international relations.