Life Lessons Learned: From Subs to Boardrooms
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One of my biggest leadership failures was walking away from my position at Carnival Cruise Line after nearly eight years or actually over eight years with the company.
I was just closing my eyes because my wife and I had been up with our infant daughter very early in the morning and by that time I was tired.
I was told to read the written warning off of a computer screen in a cubicle and that was it.
As a leader, it is my responsibility to maintain my composure, not to react, but to respond, to try to understand all the facts, to objectively look at things without frustration.
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One of my biggest leadership failures didn’t happen in combat or a boardroom—it happened in a 10–15 minute status meeting at Carnival Cruise Line that spiraled into a decision I still wish I’d handled differently. In this Life Lessons Learned episode, I share: How a perception that I was “sleeping” in a meeting—after a long night with our infant daughter—triggered a written warning Why months of simmering frustration, a pre-signed resignation letter, and a public “hand grenade” exit felt satisfying in the moment but solved nothing What I’ve learned since about pausing, gathering all the facts, creating emotional distance, and choosing a response instead of a reaction This story is a cautionary tale for leaders who are tired, under pressure, and one incident away from walking. It’s an invitation to slow down, stay composed, and protect your long-term story instead of letting a short-term slight dictate your next move.