Author : Robert Wray
Release : 2013-03-15
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 135/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Saltwater Leadership by : Robert Wray
Download or read book Saltwater Leadership written by Robert Wray. This book was released on 2013-03-15. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for busy junior officers in the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine, this primer teaches the basics of leadership in five sequential steps. It begins with a useful overview of major leadership studies, followed by an informative summary of the wisdom of 380 senior sea-going officers regarding those leadership attributes required of the junior officer. One chapter includes sea stories from officers of varied backgrounds, each offering a leadership lesson that was learned the hard way. Along with this sage advice from experienced sea-service officers, the book offers a final chapter that helps readers build personalized plans to improve their own leadership skills. Such a practical guide is certain to turn young officers into successful leaders.