Leadership Lessons from a 1936 Olympic Crew Team

“The Boys in the Boat” offers leadership lessons that are still relevant nearly 90 years later.

NEW ON THE BLOG Keep Your Mind in the Boat: Leadership Lessons from a 1936 Olympic Crew Inspired by Daniel James Brown’s true story about “The Boys in the Boat” and the leadership traits required for a team to exceed all expectations, I interviewed a former competitive crew coxswain, Briana Gallo of Driftwood Adventure Treks, to compare her experience with that of the Olympic team in 1936. Read the Article COMMUNITY NEWS JC’s Gourmet JC’s Gourmet has officially moved into its new, larger commercial kitchen at 170 Serenoa Road in South Walton Commerce Park in Santa Rosa Beach, FL! The new location will offer gourmet appetizer takeaway options for loyal customers, as well as neighborhood lunch specials for its new neighbors. You can also visit JC’s Gourmet this summer at the Seaside, FL Farmers Market on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Find JC’s Gourmet Near You Renee Broxson Fine Art “My Walk to Work” is an acrylic mixed-media painting measuring 30” x 40” on canvas. 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