Meet our Family Business CEOs to Watch, Class of 2024! Kenny Crofton began working at Crofton Diving Corporation, which his father founded in 1949, as a young teenager in the 1970s.?After graduating from high school a year early, he joined his father, Juan Crofton, and two brothers at the company. He gained field experience as a commercial diver and?worked with his family to expand the company’s service capabilities beyond commercial diving to include marine construction, barge and tug services, and crane rental and rigging. Beginning in 2020, the second and third generations of the Crofton family identified the company’s core values:?Relationships, Integrity, Safety and Excellence. “Since Kenny has taken the helm, CROFTON has developed a monthly values program, which introduces our team to Values Based Leadership and Crofton Core Values as well as other topics like communicating effectively, giving and receiving feedback, and situational leadership,” his daughter says. Crofton has invested in the company’s growth by acquiring new assets like a 350-ton crawler crane with a 700-ton ringer attachment and a remotely operated vehicle. The company has refurbished 1,100 linear feet of waterfront at its facility in Portsmouth, Va., to improve operational efficiency. The company, which began 2024 with 165 team members, is projected to end the year with more than 225. “Kenny is an approachable and genuine leader, with a vision for what he wants to accomplish and an open mind on how to get there,” says Amy Perry, the company’s human resources director. In April 2023, Kenny Crofton’s three older siblings, Camille, Jay and Bob Crofton, retired after working together for over 40 years, and he took on the role of sole owner and president. “While it would have been easy for Kenny to rest on his laurels, he embarks on this new chapter with tenacity and enthusiasm, pushing the company to new heights,” says his daughter?Camille Crofton Cherry, the company’s marketing director.?“Whether it be strategic planning, our safety culture, or making decisions in alignment with our core values, Kenny is challenging our status quo.” https://lnkd.in/gD2CXfCA #familybusiness #CEOsToWatch2024
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I have copied below parts of an interview that I conducted themed Observation and Sailing with Super Coach and super competitor Adrian Finglas.?Adrian is an extremely experienced coach and has spent more hours in a rubber duck coaching than just about anyone else on the planet. Brett: do you approach your regatta differently in big or small fleets?? Adrian: Great question, Brett. ##sailboatracing ##sailcoach ##sailfaster ##sailingcoach ##sailinglessons ##SailingSkills ##sailingtowin ##sailtowin ##yachtrace ##yachtracing
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Have you ever questioned why you chose yachting as your profession? What sparked the initial fascination, and are you still in love with the journey? Choosing yachting as a profession is a significant decision, and its allure can be both captivating and challenging. If you find yourself questioning the initial passion or seeking a renewed sense of purpose, we're here to help. Cain Business Coaching specialises in crafting strategic paths for individuals in the yachting industry. Whether you're entering this unique world or looking to reignite the spark, our coaching services are designed to make your yachting experience extraordinary. We work with you to strategically maximise every moment, ensuring that your journey in yachting is not just a profession but a fulfilling and rewarding chapter in your life. This Valentine's Day, choose to fall in love with yachting. Embrace the extraordinary possibilities that yachting offers with Cain Business Coaching by your side. ??? #YachtingSuccess #CareerPassion #CainBusinessCoaching #ValentinesDayReflection #BusinessCoach #YachtCoaching
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I have copied below parts of an interview that I conducted themed Observation and Sailing with Super Coach and super competitor Adrian Finglas.?Adrian is an extremely experienced coach and has spent more hours in a rubber duck coaching than just about anyone else on the planet. Brett: do you approach your regatta differently in big or small fleets?? Adrian: Great question, Brett. ##sailboatracing ##sailcoach ##sailfaster ##sailingcoach ##sailinglessons ##SailingSkills ##sailingtowin ##sailtowin ##yachtrace ##yachtracing
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This Easter long weekend, my family had the fortune of experiencing something truly breathtaking—a large pod of over 50 dolphins gracefully diving through the waves right before our eyes. It was an incredible sight that left us in awe, a beautiful reminder of how effortlessly special nature's is. Reflecting on this video, I couldn't help but draw parallels to the world of business. Like a pod of dolphins navigating the ocean, businesses too face their own waves—challenges and obstacles that seem insurmountable at times. Yet, just as dolphins dive through the waves with agility and poise, we too can overcome these challenges with teamwork, perseverance, and innovation. Seeing those dolphins in action reinforced my belief that no matter how big the wave, there's always a way through it. It's about moving forward with purpose and excitement, embracing the ups and downs, and coming out stronger on the other side. Let's take inspiration from these magnificent creatures and tackle our business challenges with the same grace, teamwork, and determination. Just as a pod of dolphins relies on each other to navigate the ocean, we can achieve remarkable things by working together, sharing our strengths, and pushing through the waves of challenge with confidence. Even if you are in small business like me, lean on your ‘competitors’ for support you might just be surprised at how willing they are to work with you and cheer you on.. often they are the ones who know the challenges you’re going through the best. Here's to diving into our challenges like dolphins through the waves—turning obstacles into opportunities for growth and success. #Teamwork #Innovation #BusinessGrowth
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THERE ARE NO SHORTCUTS! EMBRACE THE JOURNEY! Nautical Navigators, It’s just a simple fact! There are absolutely no shortcuts on your defined path to success. Success is the result of daily discipline, setting measurable goals, motivation, focus, consistency, persistence, resiliency, devotion to continued development, faith, hope, trust, and the ability to tackle head-on adverse events! I hear you!! That is a long list! But not totally inclusive either. A journey to success always demands the best of you! It will include moments of frustration and defeat. But the rewards will be unimaginable! You will have made a distinctive mark on your life and made a core statement on your resolve to achieve success! Much like a Captain planning to set sail for a 1000-mile journey, you must first set the course, make the necessary preparations, build your crew, leave the safety of the dock, embrace each wave, believe in the course set my your trusty GPS and Radar units, make adjustments to the course as deemed necessary, but you want to create wonderful new experiences as you log each mile of the journey! Your reward? Reaching that Port-of-Call safely! And then embarking on a new journey that will take you to new places far beyond your original aspirations! During this journey, there will be no shortcuts, but plenty of starts, stops and restarts. Your passion, your desires for achieving success will keep you driving until you have reached your aspirations. Several months ago, I began a new journey that has taken me places that I would have never imagined. The project is totally outside of my skillset but the idea to use my creativity and my desired results have personally driven me to become a better version of myself personally and professionally. My passion and my aspirations have pushed me daily! I cannot wait to let the world know what that project is!! But I know that there are no shortcuts to achieving that success. So that long list I mentioned earlier? I wear it out every day!! Seek Open Seas, Michael J. Burkholder Founder; Chicago Yacht Guru? #ROCKTHEBOAT #boating #boat #boats #boatlife #boatlifestyle #boatingnames #embracethejourney #boatingjourneys #charters #boatcharters #boatsforsales #boatquotes #boatingquotes #quotes #quotesoftheday #dailyquotes #chicagoyachtguru #yachtguru #yacht #yachts #yachting #yachtlife #yachtlifestyle #chicago #chicagoharbors #marinas #lakemichigan #charters #ships #sailing #harbors #sailboats #dock #docking #boatsafe #boatsafechicago #cruise #cruising #cruiseships #yachtworld?
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Passive safety and active safety in yachting are important. Has there been a lack of attention to these two main topics in recent seasons, especially in light of what happened this summer? Is there more focus on other aspects of yachting management and experiences? What do you think?
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Summer '24 yachting season in full swing ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? Give your team the best support by offering an array of tools to handle the long hours of being on call 24/7. Post Covid we can all sympathise a little easier to the price of confinement under pressure. Vanessa here from Virtue Staff, offering worldwide support to yacht crew 7 days a week through 25 years experience in the yachting industry to offer independent and confidential encouragement to allow you and your team, to work at your best. Unchain the grips of unspoken worry on-board, before the resulting price of ignoring the initial signs, sends waves of stress through your team and minimise hours wasted mid season dealing with incidents and crew turnover. Captains, HoDs and fellow crew, when your efforts to handle your team's job enthusiasm has limits, book the concerned crew member a session (during their next break) with Virtue Staff Crew Coaching Online to help unlock their true potential and give of their best, no matter the challenges. Sessions are 60 minutes and easily booked and scheduled online. https://lnkd.in/eUghjmh9 Happy day to all ??
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Yacht Crew Coaching Online by Vanessa at Virtue Staff Your Yacht's first tool to combat Stress onboard. Busy season, feeling stressed? One-on-one online coaching offers your team onboard: ? The advantage of having a whatsapp call to access a professional yachting coach ? A proven strategy to combat Stress spreading through your team ? Assistance for crew to identify and address Stress triggers to best control Stress when it first appears ? Increased energy and enthusiasm onboard during the long and demanding charter season ? A plan to ensure guests onboard get the excellent service your team is capable of delivering Stress, your secret Stowaway. Do you have a SoP to get crew the support they need? Virtue Staff is your Solution. Sessions are confidential, available in all cruising destinations and last 60 minutes. Sessions individually are charged at €60 with benefits available for yachts and fleets. The cost of untamed Stress onboard: ? Wasted energy and time fighting unwanted emotions ? Mistakes, Incidents and Accidents ? Discomfort for other crew and guests onboard ? Job Loss and increased Crew Turnover Check out our website and get in touch today, to make coaching available for your crew, before you pay the price of the unwelcome visit of Stress onboard. https://lnkd.in/eJEkfZyi Speak with your Security Officer/Captain onboard or your DPA/Management Company ashore, to ask if this coaching service is available for all crew members onboard your yacht, added to your Crew Board within easy reach of a stressed crew member and possibly included in your yacht's training budget. Nb. Coaching is not a substitute for therapy. Anxiety, depression and addictions should be discussed with a family doctor. If life is feeling too tough, immediate relief is available by contacting SeafarerHelp, the free, confidential, multilingual 24 hour helpline for seafarers and their families, open 365 days a year. For Attention: #yachtcrew #yachtcaptain #yachtmanagement #yachting #yachtcharter #yachtdpa #yachtowner #yachtpurser #yacht #yachtcrewlife #yachtsecurity #yachtinglifestyle #YachtingLife #yachtie #yachtingworld #yachtinterior #yachtlover #yachtluxury #yachtclubmonaco #YachtCrewTraining #yachtstyle #yachtworld #yachtweek #yachty
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"The intricate dance between wind, water, and teamwork when sailing a yacht mirrors the complexities of corporate success" -- what a great article! Clipper Events illustrates some of the ways in which we sailors develop universal skills that apply at work and at play. I would add two more, especially for those of us who practice the fast-paced, close-quarters discipline of match racing: the ability to make good decisions and assess risks under pressure, and the ability to think several moves ahead. Often, in a match, we find ourselves within inches of our competitor. There are just seconds to call up the rules in our heads and decide how to maneuver to gain an advantage without risking the boat and crew, all while staying in compliance with the rules. We also have to understand that the position we establish now will limit or open our options further up the course, so no decision should be made in a vacuum. We, of course, make our best decisions on the helm when we receive accurate information from our crew and understand our crewmates' strengths and abilities. The sport is a true metaphor for corporate life, and it teaches valuable, practical skills. https://lnkd.in/eFbpe5ej
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Have you seen our latest issue? Check it out before FLIBS starts or grab one during the show!
Set sail with Triton's new FLIBS issue! Gear up for Fort Lauderdale's boat show with our guide on the best spots to hit and tips for success! Plus, delve into the ever-evolving yachting industry as we discuss multi-tasking jobs on board, crew longevity, and much more! Click the link below to read our new issue now! ? ?? https://lnkd.in/g2ittPzZ
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Yacht Crew Coaching Online by Vanessa at Virtue Staff Your Yacht's first tool to combat Stress onboard. Busy season, feeling stressed? One-on-one online coaching offers your team onboard: ? The advantage of having a whatsapp call to access a professional yachting coach ? A proven strategy to combat Stress spreading through your team ? Assistance for crew to identify and address Stress triggers to best control Stress when it first appears ? Increased energy and enthusiasm onboard during the long and demanding charter season ? A plan to ensure guests onboard get the excellent service your team is capable of delivering Stress, your secret Stowaway. Do you have a SoP to get crew the support they need? Virtue Staff is your Solution. Sessions are confidential, available in all cruising destinations and last 60 minutes. Sessions individually are charged at €60 with benefits available for yachts and fleets. The cost of untamed Stress onboard: ? Wasted energy and time fighting unwanted emotions ? Mistakes, Incidents and Accidents ? Discomfort for other crew and guests onboard ? Job Loss and increased Crew Turnover Check out our website and get in touch today, to make coaching available for your crew, before you pay the price of the unwelcome visit of Stress onboard. https://lnkd.in/eJEkfZyi Speak with your Security Officer/Captain onboard or your DPA/Management Company ashore, to ask if this coaching service is available for all crew members onboard your yacht, added to your Crew Board within easy reach of a stressed crew member and possibly included in your yacht's training budget. Nb. Coaching is not a substitute for therapy. Anxiety, depression and addictions should be discussed with a family doctor. If life is feeling too tough, immediate relief is available by contacting SeafarerHelp, the free, confidential, multilingual 24 hour helpline for seafarers and their families, open 365 days a year. For Attention: #yachtcrew #yachtcaptain #yachtmanagement #yachting #yachtcharter #yachtdpa #yachtowner #yachtpurser #yacht #yachtcrewlife #yachtsecurity #yachtinglifestyle #YachtingLife #yachtie #yachtingworld #yachtinterior #yachtlover #yachtluxury #yachtclubmonaco #YachtCrewTraining #yachtstyle #yachtworld #yachtweek #yachty
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