b'BUSINESSMATTERSwith Bob in New Orleans before hemorgan@fireislandferries.com. have a leader discuss the business assumed the Presidency of our tradeWhile we all can think globally,over pizza. Little advance preparation association, I asked him what priori- each company can locally developis needed, and you can animate your ties he had in the upcoming year. Histheir emerging leaders. Some successfulteam with that attention.initial focus was on industry safety; theactions that I have seen include: 4. Put an intern program in place. task that requires eternal vigilance from 1. Always hire a person that can moveI remember teaching interns the us all. But he became truly animatedup in the organization a couple ofelements of our service system. One of when talking about the PVA Emerginglevels. We found that we couldnt holdthose interns was Dan Leaman, who is Leaders Roundtable. on to receptionists so we told themnow Entertainment Cruises DC GM The PVA Emerging Leaderstheyd only be in that position for 6running a very large, complex organi-Roundtable kicked off at the recent PVAmonths, and it would either be up orzation. You can stock your future pond convention where Committee Chairout. By hiring better quality people, weby observing interns over a summer Captain Morgan Mooney of Fire Islandkeep a dynamic flow and moved themand having them join you later.Ferry and Zack Reed, PVA Manager,around the company. 5. Include others in key meetings. Special Projects led the group discus- 2. Encourage your team to be mentors.Maybe they cant be in sensitive sion of 2019 Goals. About 30 emergingMaybe you need a formal mentormeetings, but have young leaders be leaders met, with a good mix of familyprogram, but Ive had great successa fly on the wall for either standing and corporate businesses, to start theencouraging and hiring people whomeetings, or unusual meetings to program focusing on regional meetingsnaturally fit the bill. broaden their horizons. and the 2020 convention in Tampa FL.3. Do a monthly lunch and learn. Bring6. Give special projects. Every leader To join the conversation, reach outin summer hourly help, new hires,has dozens of tasks theyd like to make to zreed@passengervessel.com andinterns or a cross-department mix andforward progress on but dont have the 34 APRIL 2019FOGHORN'