Chief Petty Officer's Guide Third Edition

<P> In this third edition of the <I>Chief Petty Officer’s Guide</I> author Paul Kingsbury offers the same caliber of wisdom and advice that has helped Chief Petty Officers (CPOs) succeed for decades. Fully revised this edition features updates to every chapter as well as a broader context scope and audience. With the addition of guidance for Navy and Coast Guard chiefs of all experience levels aspiring petty officers seeking advancement to chief and other leaders this book is a vital tool for anyone who wants to understand how great chiefs think manage and lead.<BR /><BR /> Those striving to improve as a chief senior chief or master chief will find this handbook an essential resource on how to lead and manage strong maintenance and operational teams. Kingsbury provides key perspectives on how chiefs can use power bases influence tactics and managerial skills to achieve mission success at all levels of Navy and Coast Guard leadership. Chapters feature tools for self-assessment including explanations of the attributes behaviors and qualities that all petty officers (or any leader or manager) should strive for. </P>