management skills Archives - Dr. Jill Fandrich

When the Captain Forgets the Compass and the Crew Misplaces the Oars

By Dr. Jill Fandrich | March 13, 2026

A weathered sea captain in a heavy navy-blue wool peacoat stands on the deck of a small wooden fishing boat, looking down with a furrowed brow and open, empty hand extended in realization. His graying beard and tousled hair are windswept; behind him, several rugged crew members in wool caps and oilskin jackets watch with bemused or concerned expressions. One holds broken oar remnants, another gestures helplessly toward the empty oarlocks. Gray, overcast sky, and moderate waves surround the drifting vessel, evoking a moment of wry maritime misfortune.

When Your Compass and Your Oars Both Decide It’s a Great Day to Go Missing.

When Leaders Don’t Lead… and Coworkers Don’t “Co-Work”

By Dr. Jill Fandrich | March 13, 2026

A 19th-century wooden sailing ship floats motionless on glassy, dark, calm waters under a soft, overcast golden-hour sky. The large, furled grayish sails hang limp from the tall masts and rigging. At the bow near the ship's wheel, the captain stands alone in a long dark coat and peaked cap, hands resting on the helm, gazing forward with a distant, contemplative expression. Scattered across the deck and leaning on barrels or railings are about a dozen crew members in period work clothes—some seated, some standing idly—none actively working ropes, sails, or oars. The scene conveys stillness, inaction, and a subtle atmosphere of stalled purpose and absent direction.

The Captain Stands Tall at the Helm, But the Ship Stands Still. Sometimes Leadership Isn’t About Holding the Wheel—It’s About Getting Everyone Else to Turn It With You.

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