Wrapping Up Ø Leader as Servant ØLicense to

Wrapping Up Ø Leader as Servant ØLicense to Learn (Eyes & Ears Open) ØUnder a microscope! ØTake Care of Your People (What It Really Means) ØAggressively Seek Opportunities To Recognize your People! ØIntegrity = Reputation! ØAmbition Is Good (But Keep It In Balance!) ØProfessional Competence ØBe The “Go To” ØBe Visible - Engage!!!

Career Management Sea-Shore Rotation Ø Follow-On Afloat Staff Ø Get Thee To DC! - OPNAV Action Officer (AO) - USNA Company Officer - NROTC Instructor - JCS Intern - Flag Aide - NPGS - Many other opportunities… Ø

Planning Ahead Where do I want to be in five years? - Three sets of orders ahead… Ø For example – I want to be a White House Fellow! Ø Talk to Detailer – What are the pre-requisites? - Early DC tour (Flag FITREPs) - Highly successful sea tours - White House Fellow! Ø

Recipe for Success Ø Ø Ø Sustained Superior Performance At Sea! - There is NO substitute Competitive FITREPs Flag FITREPs Taking the TOUGH jobs (Service Reputation) Talk to your Detailer (LISTEN!!!) Bottom Line: - Do your VERY best and be a TEAM PLAYER! - Show that you care! - Invest yourself! - The system works!

Reflect Ø Every Day - How did my day go? - What went well? - Where do I need more attention? - What can I do better? - What have I done for my people today? - Did I talk to my Chief today? Ø Plan Tomorrow - What events are planned? - Am I ready? - What do I owe – is it perfect?

Honesty Ø Ø Ø Develop a reputation for Honesty Always tell the truth Always expect the truth You are always building TRUST Do not attempt to sugar coat/spin the truth Do not be afraid to deliver bad news BUT always have an option for the boss…

Your Word Ø Ø Ø Ø If you make a promise – KEEP IT! If you say you will do something – DO IT! Follow-Up/Follow-Through Be fair and consistent Expect Excellence Maintain standards You will be tested…

Your Signature Ø Thousands of documents - Maintenance Records - Training Documents - Enlisted Evaluations - Official Correspondence - Log/Journal Entries Ø You are held accountable Ø Make your signature mean something – Do not give it away easily!

Thank You! Enjoy the greatest success in the Fleet… Ø My Pleasure! Ø

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