From the Deckplates: A Chief's Guide to Naval Leadership for New Officers, (Paperback)

<b>Offers new naval officers real-world leadership advice and enlisted perspectives often absent from formal training.</b><br><br><i>From the Deckplates</i> provides new naval officers with the practical wisdom and guidance typically shared only in the Chief's Mess--the unwritten rules, human element, and real-world advice that technical manuals cannot capture.<br><br>Drawing from 26 years of naval service as a Senior Chief, Don Sawyer has created a comprehensive guide that addresses the real challenges new officers face: managing divisions, working with Chiefs, navigating wardroom politics, earning warfare qualifications, and developing into effective leaders.<br><br>The book covers the full spectrum of naval leadership from a Chief's perspective: wardroom dynamics, division structure and team building, communication strategies, crisis leadership, ethical decision-making, digital leadership, and career development. Each chapter includes practical examples, concentrated wisdom, and actionable advice providing the enlisted perspective.<br><br>This book fills a critical gap in naval professional development literature, providing the authentic voice and practical wisdom that Chiefs share with junior officers--the guidance that makes the difference between struggling and thriving in naval leadership.

• From the Deckplates: A Chief's Guide to Naval Leadership for New Officers, (Paperback)
• Author: Casemate
• ISBN: 9781636247052
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2026-10-01
• Page Count: 288