Tag: Maritime Knowledge

Nathaniel Branden's "The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem" is a seminal work in the field of personal development and psychology. In this book, Branden outlines a comprehensive framework for understanding and cultivating self-esteem, which he defines as "the reputation we acquire with ourselves."

In daily life, anger often arises, clouding judgment and straining relationships. Stemming from frustration, disappointment, or injustice, its impact reverberates through our interactions. Anger management involves understanding triggers, controlling intensity, and developing healthier expressions. It's a way toward emotional balance and healthier relationships.

“Everything happens for a reason”. It's a phrase we hear quite often. We all understand the importance of receiving uplifting words when facing difficult moments. However, hastily attempting to suppress negative emotions can potentially be more damaging than beneficial. This phenomenon is identified as toxic positivity.

"The Plimsoll Sensation" is a riveting historical account that sheds light on Samuel Plimsoll's tireless campaign for the safety of ships in the 19th century, skillfully authored by Nicolette Jones.

The "How Highly Effective People Speak: How High Performers Use Psychology to Influence with Ease" book by Peter Andrei is a valuable resource for individuals seeking to enhance their communication skills and become more influential speakers.  

At the 2023 SAFETY4SEA Athens Forum, Mariangela Zanaki, an Organisational Development Consultant and Psychologist with Ceosan, offered insightful perspectives on crew management strategies, informed by neuroscience. The insights she shared offer a fresh perspective on how leadership behaviors and people management system can be structured in brain-friendly ways, enhancing both efficiency and wellbeing in the crew and shore personnel management systems.

Have you ever felt that you are making decisions quickly or slowly? Have you wondered what might be the reason for this? Daniel Kahneman in his book "Thinking fast and slow” describes the systems behind these actions.

According to UNCTAD’s Review of Maritime Transport 2023,  as of January 2023, the world fleet consisted of 105,493 vessels of 100 gross tons and above.

Getting beyond the analytical mind is a journey that involves shifting your focus from constant analysis and overthinking to a state of greater presence, intuition, and mindfulness. 

The 70-20-10 Model for Learning and Development is a formula often used to define the ideal learning sources employed by successful managers. According to this theory, people learn 70% of what they know from their professional experiences, 20% through social contacts, and 10% through formal educational experiences.