Making Waves follows the incredible career journey of Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, from her stories as an ambitious young woman to the vice chairman for external affairs at Royal Caribbean Group.
Lutoff-Perlo’s story will inspire women to be courageous against stormy seas—while staying true to themselves as they navigate their lives and careers.
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 which 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.
A trailblazer and the first woman Captain for Celebrity Cruises
Founder of Argeo Hospitality, Author of Show Up, and Keynote Speaker
Kellogg Professor, Board Director, Author of "The Mirrored Door: Break Through the Hidden Barrier that Locks Successful Women In Place"
“Lisa Lutoff-Perlo is exactly the person you want to follow. I personally witnessed Lisa during my time on board one of her ships and I could see she had her ‘HEART’ invested with her employees from the cleaners to the bridge team. Lisa worked her way up to become CEO and it’s clear she was called to lead because of her actions, her heart
“Lisa Lutoff-Perlo is exactly the person you want to follow. I personally witnessed Lisa during my time on board one of her ships and I could see she had her ‘HEART’ invested with her employees from the cleaners to the bridge team. Lisa worked her way up to become CEO and it’s clear she was called to lead because of her actions, her heart, and her vision. I will now use her leadership tips on board the vessels I run. Thank you, Lisa, for parting the seas for women at the helm.”
Captain Sandy Yawn, world-renowned Captain, author, international speaker and businesswoman
“What glass ceiling? Lisa Lutoff-Perlo has disrupted an international industry with her vision and ability to break down barriers in pursuit of inclusion and humanity. The way she moves through the world with this singular focus is inspirational and precisely the example of the leadership necessary in any business. Frankly, I’m in awe of
“What glass ceiling? Lisa Lutoff-Perlo has disrupted an international industry with her vision and ability to break down barriers in pursuit of inclusion and humanity. The way she moves through the world with this singular focus is inspirational and precisely the example of the leadership necessary in any business. Frankly, I’m in awe of her.”
Nate Berkus, American interior designer and TV personality
“Lisa has the ability to allow you to use your creativity without boundaries and take risks, and that is rare today.”
Kelly Hoppen, CBE, Award-Winning International Designer
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