Prepare to Tack

In Prepare to Tack, Brian O’Riordan brings a fresh and compelling approach to business leadership, blending timeless maritime principles with real-world strategies to help leaders overcome challenges and steer their organizations toward sustainable success. 

Through the engaging story of three struggling entrepreneurs guided by the wisdom of a seasoned sailor, O’Riordan reveals the four critical phases of navigation—appraisal, planning, execution, and monitoring—and demonstrates how they can transform the way businesses operate. With a focus on aligning vision, fostering teamwork, and making intentional course corrections, this book provides actionable insights for leaders at all levels.

Drawing from his extensive experience as a Navy veteran, executive, business consultant, and inventor, O’Riordan offers readers a practical roadmap for mastering the art of leadership. He emphasizes the importance of understanding your team, adapting to uncertainty, and staying the course in the face of obstacles.

Packed with vivid storytelling, relatable lessons, and proven strategies, Prepare to Tack is more than a guide—it’s an invitation to rethink how you lead, plan, and grow.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a manager, or a CEO, this book will inspire you to take control, chart your course, set goals, and reach them.

(148 pages, paperback, ISBN: 978-1-941688-87-8; January 2025)