ABSTRACT
All of the great leaders have had one characteristic in common: it was the willingness to confront unequivocally the major anxiety of their people in their time. This, and not much else, is the essence of leadership. Inconsistent leadership, teambuilding getting out of sync, inaccurate forecasting, unsuccessful partnerships, or expansion in the wrong market segment, all show that leadership, teambuilding, and strategic decision making really do make a difference. Effective leadership and teambuilding find practical applications and usefulness at an administrative, operational, and emergency response level. While evaluating the element of human error in maritime accidents and corporate leadership insufficiencies, it becomes obvious that the coexistence of leadership and teambuilding is rather significant for ports and the maritime industry as a whole. The formation of a solid leadership and teamwork entity will provide the port with stability needed in order to overcome any corporate challenges and bring fresh ideas and out-of-the-box alternatives in an ever-changing global market.
