Lutoff-Perlo is a shining testament to the value of being an authentic leader, and never sacrificing your integrity as she details throughout this book the ins and outs of her extraordinary forty-year career. She has risen to the top in what has been a male-dominated industry while refusing to compromise her values, and bringing countless others along with her. “To thine own self be true” was and continues to be Lutoff-Perlo’s guardrail, keeping her centered as she’s climbed the corporate ladder from the very bottom and overcame countless obstacles to reach the top of the cruise industry.

Lutoff-Perlo walks us through her triumphs, hardships, and teaching moments. She breaks down her unique leadership style as former CEO of Celebrity Cruises that catapulted the company to heights no one thought possible. Readers will learn her biggest secrets and how she used her superpower to set herself apart from other leaders and that has guests and employees in awe of her authenticity and kindness. She has soared to great heights while caring deeply for people and putting others first.

Readers of all kinds will take heart and gain insights they can apply to their own lives and careers - to have integrity, to pay it forward, and to make waves, wherever and whoever they are.