Includes bibliographical references (pages 527-534) and index.
Pt. 1. Leading. The art and science of leadership -- Moral leadership, morale, and esprit de corps -- Punishment and legal issues -- Leadership in action -- pt. 2. Communicating. Understanding communications -- Group dynamics and meeting management -- Written communications -- pt. 3. Developing. Development of subordinates and junior officers -- Advancement and professional development -- Counseling and mentoring sailors -- Caring for sailors and families -- pt. 4. Supporting. Tradition, custom, courtesy, and protocol -- The Chief Petty Officer's uniform -- The Chief Petty Officer's mess -- History, heroes, and leaders -- Appendix A. A quick correspondence "gouge" -- Appendix B. The story of the Navy Hymn -- Appendix C. The Navy march -- Appendix D. Cadence calls and Jodies -- Appendix E. The Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy's heritage and core values reading list -- Appendix F. Chief Petty Officers awarded the medal of honor -- Appendix G. Sources of information -- Glossary -- Useful sources and references cited -- Index