Manot
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SKIPPER
Switzerland
BIO
Manot grew up far from the water, at a 1'000m altitude in Switzerland. Sailing remained a dream until he moved near Lake Leman, to study philosophy. There, he stepped onto his first sailboat, and sailed until he became intimate with the alpine lake's temperament. Passionate about many things, and with a strong taste for adventure and exploration, sailing soon became his main endeavor. Aiming to sail to and explore some the most remote places of the planet.
Books
Siddhartha (Hermann Hesse)
Das Schloss (Franz Kafka)
Les coloriés (Alexandre Jardin)
Movies
2001 a space odyssey
One flew over a cuckoo's nest
Into the wild
Music
Pink Floyd
Animals as leaders
The cat empire
Passion
Oh man! Haha, endless topic! Where to start? I'm a passionate learner. I pick one topic after the other, learning everything there is to learn about it... Some of my all time favorite topics: - nature of consciousness - nature of the universe - space - earth (ecosystems, biology, geology) - chemistry - physics (quantum) - music - movement (sport, dance) - technology - people (psychology) - how stuff is made, how stuff works - art - and of course sailing, which has been and will continue to be my main focus
Leadership
A good leader keeps a good overview of the situation, communicates clearly and calmly, and decides timely. They adapt by questioning self and admitting errors, show empathy, self-awareness, humility, integrity, and inspire with resilience. They promote strengths, foster engagement, leverage skills, coach challenges, empower through delegation, and encourage participation. A good leader needs to be a good follower at times and vice versa. In ocean sailing, stakes vary, needing adaptability: laid-back for fun or, at times, decisive control for safety. In all cases, communication and empathy are key.







