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There is no better time than the present to get back to business and relationship fundamentals like trust and transparency, mental fortitude, self-reflection, and courageous leadership that empowers others to live out their full potential. But this isn't an ordinary business book. Voyage to Victory is a journey of resilience and rich partnerships from the oceans to the Black Rock building, through the lens of a sailing CEO.

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"""Elliott Wislar's Voyage to Victory: Stories and Strategies for Resilience, Risk and Reward brings leaders the strategies to navigate and thrive in head and tail winds faced by all who sail through the boardroom, cubicle or virtual working world."" --Greg Morley, Global Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Mo�t Hennessy ""Navigating the choppy waters of international business requires wisdom, courage, instinct, and knowledge of one's 'true north, ' all which I have witnessed Elliott exhibit on multiple occasions across several continents. The timeless and universal principles in Voyage to Victory are brought to life by Elliott's life experiences and contextualized in a clear and memorable way to facilitate implementation."" --Ambassador Todd C. Chapman (ret.) ""Reading Voyage to Victory struck a responsive chord in me-if we persevere with unwavering courage and calm, we can float and navigate the vicissitudes of life with success."" --Jennifer J. Fearon, Managing Member, VentureLink Advisers Group ""This book is, indeed, a victory for adventuresome leaders and entrepreneurs who take risks but consider relationships the greatest reward no matter how high the stakes or immense the effort."" --Claudia Cataldi, President, Brazilian Press Association RJ for Digital Media ""Important lessons for success in business from sailing, and more importantly, the life of a sailor on leadership, resilience, teamwork, and the role (and limits) of technical know-how. Filled with thoughtful analogies that will make you understand both worlds better."" --Keith Ausbrook, Senior Managing Director, Guidepost Solutions ""Through a combination of anecdotes, engaging stories, and a good dose of humor, Elliott Wislar applies relatable lessons from high-level sailing to the challenges business leaders in fast-paced and complex environments face every day."" --Najeeb Ahmad and Scott R. Willett, Ph.D., Principals, Pennington, and Co-Authors of Surge: Change Everything with Your Rare Time and Space ""Elliott Wislar is a refreshingly grounded yet fiercely competitive sailor and CEO, who tackles challenges with resilience, builds relationships on trust and transparency, preserves family tradition with passion, and creates opportunity with courageous leadership and vision."" --Suzanne M. Grimes, Media Executive and Advisor, Founder of Top-Ranking Cumulus Podcast Network, and Former President of Cumulus Media's Westwood One ""Elliott's book is so personal and universal, reinforcing that we are all multidimensional."" -Marcia-Elizabeth C. Favale, Tech Entrepreneur and Inventor, and Author of Leading Innovation and Inclusion and Risk, Recovery, and Empowerment: The Kazakhstan Bank Recovery Case Study ""Voyage to Victory should be a required read for business students as a shining example of work-life integration."" --Paul Wolfe, Human First Leadership Advocate, Author of Human Beings First: Practices for Empathetic, Expressive Leadership ""The analogy of sailing to life and business is relatable, especially as a fellow sailor and lover of the water. Elliott's moral compass is often overlooked in business, and it's refreshing to see it highlighted in this book."" --Albert ""Bud"" Hawk, Chairman, Corstone"

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Elliott W Wislar is the CEO and founder of Clearbrook, a diversified asset management company headquartered in Stamford, CT with offices in the U.S., Norway, and Asia. Prior to Clearbrook, Elliott held senior executive positions in marketing and distribution with UBS, Fleet Bank, United Jersey Bank, and The Boston Company, a division of The Bank of New York. Elliott's family immigrated to the U.S. in the 1660s and settled in the Boston area. An avid sailor and ocean racer, Elliott has served on numerous boards and charities, which include President of the Board for the Newgrange School of Princeton and Head of the Investment Committee and Board member for the Sacred Heart School of Princeton.

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